This document provides an overview of negotiating and influencing others. It begins with definitions of negotiation and influence. It then discusses the importance of involvement and influence in organizations and tactics for influencing people like using reason, friendliness, or appealing to higher authority. Approaches to influencing others include assertive persuasion, rewarding good behavior, and developing trust. The document also covers principles of persuasion, competencies for becoming more influential, managing one's boss, conducting negotiations, dealing with stressful negotiations, and roles of mediators in resolving disputes.