1. A clear. objective statement of the problem or issue
2. A clear objective sur of the opposition's position that shows you understand its point of view and goals
3. A clear objective summary of vt point of view, stated in nouthreatening language
4. A discussion that emphasizes the beliefs. values. and goals that wou and voin opposition have in common 5. A description of anw of vour points that wou are willing to concede o compromise
6. An explanation of a plan or proposed solution that meets the eeds of Iofh sides
By Showing vour opposition that wou thoroughlv understand its position and that vou are sincerely trying to effect solution is in evervone's ot just vour--best