Sunday, September 21, 2008

Sunday

When I had entered this course, I felt that my experience negotiating contracts and policy would help me in this course. I now understand that collective bargaining and contract negotiations are completely different experiences. A simple miscalculation can lead to future financial difficulties, problems at the bargaining table, or both.

Today, I felt totally overwhelmed with numbers, implications, and strategies to use to ensure that the most fair and equitable proposal was on the table. I realized a simple miscalculation or poorly planned proposal has serious implications - and how much financial planning is necessary to be fully prepared for everything.

I look forward to the remaining weekend - this entire process has been insightful.

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