Bugagalter & Jago
Bugagalter
Hey Jago, how do you evaluate risk when a negotiation could backfire?
Jago
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.
Bugagalter
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.
Jago
Got it. Tight perimeter, clear exit, no loose ends. That’s the playbook.
Bugagalter
Nice, that’s the approach. Keep the perimeter tight, exit clear, no loose ends. If anything shifts, act fast and stay focused.
Jago
Exactly. Lock in the parameters, watch the clock, and never let a single uncertainty bleed into the strategy.
Bugagalter
Good. Keep those parameters tight and the clock ticking. If something slips, step back and recalibrate.
Jago
Right on. Keep the clock ticking, stay in control, recalibrate when the line shifts.