Bugagalter & Jago
Hey Jago, how do you evaluate risk when a negotiation could backfire?
Look at what’s on the table, identify the leverage points, then run a quick cost‑benefit play‑out. Think of each concession as a potential domino—if one falls, does it trigger a chain reaction that hurts you? Test the other party’s reactions in a low‑stakes exchange, gauge their tolerance for loss, and set a clear exit point before you go in. If the risk of backfire outweighs the upside, walk away or switch tactics. Keep your options on the table, always.
Sounds solid—just keep a hard line on the exit. If a single domino could collapse the whole deal, cut ties before you’ve even dropped a single brick. Keep the focus tight, and don’t let any uncertainty slip past the perimeter.
Got it. Tight perimeter, clear exit, no loose ends. That’s the playbook.