This document discusses the concept of a Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA) and its importance in negotiations. It defines a BATNA as the best option if an agreement cannot be reached through negotiation. It explains that having a strong BATNA gives a negotiator more power. The document provides tips for negotiators such as identifying your BATNA based on your situation, improving your BATNA, considering the other side's BATNA, knowing the zone of possible agreement, and using stretch goals and anchoring techniques to get the best possible deal.