Reality : I am recollecting our class Aracruz simulation and I was surprised by knowing the reality was different than what appeared on paper for the simulation. Hearing Karen and Prof Osland that native people never lived there where Aracruz bought the land mad me think, many times might is right in these agitations. At the end, whether its fair or not for the natives to ask Aracruz to evict is not a financial equation, its a social equation. It was unfortunate Aracruz caught in that social justice aspect.
Coming to our class simulation I learned a lot from the heterogenous simulation, I was playing the stakeholder for natives, and I had traction for my arguments as everyone is convinced that natives were at a disadvantage with figures like 4000,000 being displaced. The key learning for me is f you have data to support your argument its easy for everyone to see.
Our group came to understanding and final agreement because everyone played true stakeholder, and created accommodation, compromise and synergy collectively.
Our group may be considered ineffective in terms of burdening Aracruz with all the responsibility and not making any conditions on NGOs and natives not to disrupt the peace.
Personally if I were to play stakeholder dailogue again, I would collect some more evidence so that I can establish my real BATNA(Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) in negotiations. I would also read the case more carefully and prepare well before getting to the table.
Life lessons from this exercise are a) preparation b) data based arguments c) empathy towards other stakeholders d) Showing interest in synergy.
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