Student Profile

Ozgur Taskaya

Why did you decide to sign up for Negotiation Mastery?

To feel more confident while entering negotiations and find my way in complex deals where different stakeholders with various interests are involved.

What was your favorite part of the program?

My favorite part was the deconstruction of case studies by Professor Michael Wheeler after real-time negotiation simulations. Expert contributions were also invaluable to understand different perspectives.

How are you applying the skills you've learned in Negotiation Mastery?

I am lucky to apply practical information received from the course to my professional life. The nature of my work requires me to negotiate on daily basis with people from different cultures. Negotiation Mastery allowed me to create greater value out of my daily negotiations.

Any advice for people who will be taking Negotiation Mastery?

Take simulations seriously because they provide huge learning value. I'd also recommend engaging with external material as well—the peers in your cohort share great articles in the activity feed, read them!

Why do you think it’s important to continue your education and keep learning?

We live in an ever-changing world and in order to keep up and become successful, continuous education is a must.

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever received?

Steve Job's words are full of wisdom: "Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.”

“Almost everything, all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure, these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.”