Applications are open for the Dispute Resolution Research Center's Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Kellogg School of Management. Conduct research, receive funding, gain teaching experience, and connect with alumni. 📅 Apply by Nov. 15, 2026 Learn more: bit.ly/3RjXc4o

If attending #AOM, don't miss this session! On Saturday, August 1, join Nir Halevy, David Dawei Wang, Zikang “Ken” Dai, and Cynthia Wang for an interactive session featuring two innovative teaching tools. Scan the QR code below or lnkd.in/dPMcXpRX to learn more.

As we celebrate the DRRC's 40th anniversary, Adam Galinsky reflects on his time as a postdoc: "DRRC changed my life... I chose the DRRC because it felt like such a warm and collaborative environment... To the DRRC, I salute you and I thank you!"

DRRC-affiliated faculty William Brady and Maryam Kouchaki were recently featured in a Kellogg Insight article on how social media features reflect and shape the real world. Read the full article at insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/take-5-social-media-irl

Take 5: Social Media … IRL?

Kellogg faculty shed light on how social-media features such as influencer marketing, reposting, and “follow-backs” reflect and shape our offline lives.

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Strong negotiations begin long before anyone enters the room. K-Corp is a two-party negotiation exercise that challenges participants to think strategically about their priorities through a personalized weighted scoring system. 👉 Buy the exercise at teachwithkellogg.com/teaching-catalog/?s=corp

Proud to celebrate the Kellogg Teaching Resources team’s Collaborative Spirit Award nomination and Natalie Arsenault’s Innovation & Action Award at Kellogg's Excellence in Action Awards Ceremony. Grateful for this exceptional team and all they do for Kellogg.

"It’s important to keep on negotiating." That's the lesson author Laura Rees hopes students carry with them from MotorWorks, a negotiation exercise set in the context of a global emissions scandal. Bring MotorWorks to your classroom at teachwithkellogg.com/teaching-catalog/?s=motorworks

Before you lean on AI, ask yourself: do I really understand how AI works? DRRC faculty William Brady and Tessa Charlesworth are breaking down how bias shows up in AI systems and what to do about it. Tune in: insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/podcast-when-it-comes-to-biases-ais-only-human

Podcast: When It Comes to Biases, AI’s Only Human

The AI models informing many of our decisions are riddled with preconceptions. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, two experts outline how bias creeps in.

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Looking for a high-impact way to teach the fundamentals of negotiation? CHARGE+ & Creative Motors is a negotiation exercise that's perfect for introducing core concepts like BATNA, reservation points, and anchoring. Buy the exercise at teachwithkellogg.com/teaching-catalog/?s=creative+motors

In her TEDx Talk, former Kellogg MBA student Kathryn Valentine explores the gender expectations that shape workplace negotiations and a practical formula that anyone can use to negotiate more effectively. 👉 Watch now: www.ted.com/talks/kathryn_valentine_what_successful_negotiators_do_differently

What successful negotiators do differently

Studies show that women negotiate just as frequently as men — so why do they succeed half as often? With wit and humor, business consultant Kathryn Valentine unpacks the gender expectations of workpla...

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What shapes our instinct to punish others? A new Kellogg Insight article featuring research by DRRC-affiliated faculty Maryam Kouchaki finds that faith can influence punishment decisions through “slippery slope” thinking. 🔗 Read the full article at lnkd.in/ggcS3SZF

Are we overestimating the cost of political disagreement? Research from DRRC-affiliated faculty Nour Kteily and Eli Finkel finds that people often overestimate how negatively their own party will react to dissenting opinions. Read at lnkd.in/g2fuTj3a

Bucking the Party Line May Not Be as Perilous as People Think

Republicans and Democrats overestimate backlash from their own party for voicing dissent. It could be making polarization worse.

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Turn negotiation theory into practice with Strengthen-U Mud Run, a two-party, two-issue, scorable simulation that teaches how to logroll two competing issues to maximize value. 👉 Explore the simulation at teachwithkellogg.com/teaching-catalog/?s=mud+run

Is peace a business strategy? Featuring insights from Cynthia Wang, "How Peace Can Be Good for Business" explores why peace should be considered alongside ESG as companies expand into unstable regions. 🔗 Read the full piece from Kellogg Insight: lnkd.in/gjXE87yN

How Peace Can Be Good for Business

Expanding ESG strategies to include conflict reduction can benefit both companies and the regions in which they operate.

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Looking for a sharp, early-stage integrative negotiation exercise? A1.Training is a scoreable, two-party negotiation with six issues spanning distributive, compatible, and integrative dynamics—designed to build value through smart trade-offs. Explore at: teachwithkellogg.com/teaching-catalog/?s=A1

We’re proud to share that DRRC-affiliated Professor William Brady has received the 2026 Spence Award from the Association for Psychological Science. Congratulations to Professor Brady on this outstanding achievement!

"IACM was a wonderful experience, as an academic, a practitioner, and a human being." - Chen Erez, 2025 Award Winner Apply today for the 2026 DRRC-IACM Breakthrough Award to attend the 2026 conference of the International Association for Conflict Management at lnkd.in/gt_-qJWX

Register today for our free webinar series on world-class teaching tools: Beat the Bot Webinar: 👤 Dr. Dawei Wang, HKU Business School 📅 March 2, 9-10am CT 🔗 lnkd.in/g86tQygp Managing Innovation Task Webinar: 👤 Dr. Randall Peterson, London Business School 📅 March 7, 10-11am CT 🔗 lnkd.in/gWDsbS6B

Looking for a teaching case that brings negotiation theory to life under real-world constraints? Look no further than Full Court Press, a look into the negotiations that led to the release of Brittney Griner from a Russian prison. 👉 Explore the case at teachwithkellogg.com

Challenge students with Beat the Bot, an immersive 1.5-hour simulation that tests creative thinking and decision-making skills against advanced AI systems. 🔗 Bring Beat the Bot to your classroom now at teachwithkellogg.com/product/beat-the-bot/

Want to boost your students' teamwork skills? Check out ASpace, a team-based simulation that immerses participants in modern communication challenges while building skills in collaboration, coordination, and leadership. 👉 Learn more and buy at teachwithkellogg.com

We're excited to announce that The Kellogg School of Management has launched Kellogg Teaching Resources, a new center designed to help educators bring research-backed, real-world learning into the classroom. 👉 Explore the platform and teach with confidence now at teachwithkellogg.com

Missed the webinar with DRRC affiliated faculty Tessa Charlesworth and William Brady on how AI mirrors human bias? Check out this Kellogg Insight Q&A for a quick breakdown: insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/bewa...

Beware AI’s Very Human Biases

Two experts discuss what you need to know about the technology’s limitations and how to avoid unforeseen consequences.

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Applications are now open for the 2026 DRRC-IACM Breakthrough Award, which aims to support outstanding doctoral students from various backgrounds through a $1,500 stipend to attend the 2026 IACM Conference. 👉 Apply now at www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/academics-re...

Apply for the @drrc-kellogg.bsky.social Dispute Resolution Research Center Postdoctoral Fellowship at @kelloggschoolnu.bsky.social Northwestern Kellogg! Advance research on conflict & cooperation with top scholars and join a powerful alumni network. Deadline soon: Nov 1 🔗 tinyurl.com/drrcpostdoc2...

As pioneers of the first role-playing negotiation exercises, the DRRC has empowered educators for years, helping them elevate their teaching and training. Come learn from us! Teaching Negotiations the Kellogg Way webinar, Nov 6-7, 10am-1pm CST. tinyurl.com/teachingnego...

Now available from the DRRC at Kellogg: Teaching materials for the strategic card game Promotion!—perfect for undergrad, grad & exec learners. Engage students in strategy, leadership & decision-making. More info: tinyurl.com/drrcpromotion #PromotionGame #KelloggDRRC

Deadline coming soon! Apply now for the DRRC's Postdoc Fellowship, which supports outstanding research in conflict and cooperation. Apply by November 1 for full consideration. Position starts in September 2026. #ConflictResolution #KelloggSchool tinyurl.com/drrcpostdoc25

Join us for "Teaching Negotiations the Kellogg Way" on Nov 6-7! Explore the cutting edge of negotiation education in this dynamic webinar featuring distinguished faculty from Kellogg School of Management. tinyurl.com/teachingnego... #DRRC #Negotiation #KelloggWay

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A Kellogg MBA is your gateway to a global community, countless personal and professional opportunities and access to the sharpest minds in business.

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Apply now for Kellogg’s DRRC Postdoc Fellowship, which supports outstanding research in conflict and cooperation, offering dedicated time for scholarship, access to exceptional resources, and a vibrant academic community. Deadline: Nov 1. t.co/UDZwJCqDw5