The Point of the Deal

Why do so many business deals that look good on paper end up in tatters once theyre put into action? Because deal makers often treat the signed contract as the final destination in their bargaining journeyinstead of the start of a cooperative venture. In the point of the deal, Danny Ertel and Mark Gordon show what negotiation looks like when the players involved strive to make the deal work in practicenot just on paper.

In this book, youll discover how to make the transition from concentrating on getting the deal done to focusing on what it takes to achieve value after the ink has dried. With a wealth of examples from multiple industries, countries, and functions, the authors illustrate how their approach to crafting an implementation mind-set works in all kinds of familiar business contextsincluding mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances, outsourcing arrangements, and customer and supplier relationships.