A negotiation preparation sheet is a vital tool for achieving success in any negotiation, serving as a structured framework to guide preparation and strategy. It ensures that negotiators are well-equipped with the necessary information, strategies, and tactics to handle discussions effectively, ultimately improving outcomes for all parties involved. Key reasons why creating and utilizing a negotiation prep sheet is essential are for

• Clarifying objectives and understanding the other party

• Analyzing strengths and weaknesses

• Developing strategies and tactics

• Avoiding emotional decision-making

• Enhancing communication and persuasion

• Streamlining team coordination and mitigating risks

A negotiation preparation sheet is not merely a document but a strategic tool that transforms negotiations into structured, goal-oriented conversations.

A Technology Radar is a way to visualise the technologies your team or organisation uses, evaluates, or plans to move away from. It gives everyone a shared, at-a-glance view of the current technology landscape. The concept was pioneered by ThoughtWorks. Each technology appears as a blip on the radar, positioned by category and maturity so you can quickly see what to invest in, what to experiment with, and what to avoid.

The radar is split into four quadrants. Each one represents a different category of technology: Techniques Platforms & Operations, Tools, Languages & Frameworks, Programming languages

The radar is split into four rings. Each one represents a different maturity and recommendation level of technology. The ring a blip sits in shows how strongly we recommend it: Adopt, Trial, Assess, Hold