William Ury

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Person
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Harvard_University
gptkbp:author Getting to Yes
gptkbp:awards Gandhi Peace Prize
gptkbp:birthDate 1931-03-29
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:contribution Conflict resolution methods
Negotiation strategies
Mediation techniques
gptkbp:education gptkb:Harvard_University
gptkbp:famousQuote “In negotiation, the most important thing is to listen.”
“Negotiation is not about getting what you want, it’s about getting what you need.”
“The key to successful negotiation is to understand the other party’s perspective.”
“You can’t negotiate with someone who doesn’t want to negotiate.”
“The best way to resolve conflict is to listen.”
“You can’t get to yes without going through no.”
“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.”
“Every conflict is an opportunity for growth.”
“Negotiation is a dance, not a battle.”
“The best negotiators are the best listeners.”
gptkbp:field Conflict resolution
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Harvard_Negotiation_Project
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label William Ury
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Abraham_Lincoln
gptkb:Roger_Fisher
gptkbp:knownFor Negotiation theory
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:notableWork Getting Past No
The_Power_of_a_Positive_No
gptkbp:occupation Negotiation expert
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Cambridge,_Massachusetts
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Evelyn_Ury
gptkbp:website www.williamury.com