1. Analyze and cultivate your BATNA: The best source of your energy in both integrated negotiation and anti-bargaining is your ability and willingness to move and make other deals.
2. Discuss the process: Don't assume that you will both be on the same page when deciding when to meet, who will attend, what your agenda will be, and so on. Instead, be careful about how you plan ahead. Discussing such procedural issues will pave the way for much more centralized discussion.
3. Build Relationships: While it is not always possible to engage in brief discussions when starting a discussion, it can bring real benefits to a research shows. A brief familiar phone call can make a difference if you discuss it via email. This master is the most valuable negotiation skill.
4. Listen actively: Once you start discussing the topic, resist the general urge to think about what you are going to say when your opponent is talking.
5. Ask good questions: By asking a lot of questions you can gain more in an integrated discussion.