Research 2026-01-22 Advanced Negotiation Bern

Does the fixed-pie bias cost us value?

Does the fixed-pie bias cost us value? — SHR, Bern
Does the fixed-pie bias cost us value? — SHR, Bern

Does the fixed-pie bias cost us value? — what studies show, and what they don't.

The research

Leigh Thompson and Reid Hastie (1990, OBHDP) show most negotiators wrongly assume opposed interests.

The limit

Simulated negotiations. (our executive and employee training programmes)

Does the fixed-pie bias cost us value? — SHR, Bern — Berne
Does the fixed-pie bias cost us value? — SHR, Bern — Berne

Practical check in Bern

List secondary issues and ask which matters most to the other side. To go further: explore the Advanced Negotiation training in Bern, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.

In pictures: Advanced Negotiation in Bern

Advanced Negotiation training in Bern — in practice
Advanced Negotiation training in Bern — in practice
Advanced Negotiation training in Bern — hands-on workshop
Advanced Negotiation training in Bern — hands-on workshop
Advanced Negotiation training in Bern — on the ground
Advanced Negotiation training in Bern — on the ground