Take 5: We Can Work It Out
Office disputes can be stressful and disruptive. Kellogg faculty offer strategies that can help.
Researchers: Jeanne M. Brett, Cynthia S. Wang, Maryam Kouchaki, Niko Matouschek, Brian Uzzi and Noshir Contractor
February 10, 2026
Podcast: Our Most Popular Advice on Improving Relationships with Colleagues
Coworkers can make us crazy. Here’s how to handle tough situations.
Researchers: Eli J. Finkel, Ellen Taaffe and Jeanne M. Brett
June 11, 2018
Take 5: How to Nurture Your Work Relationships
Ways to improve negotiations and better manage conflict at the office.
Researchers: Jeanne M. Brett, Eli J. Finkel, Thomas Lys, Leigh Thompson, Aparna Labroo and Martin Lariviere
February 7, 2017
Podcast: Tips for Managing Conflict at Work
From cross-cultural conflict to annoying coworkers, there are ways to deftly diffuse tension on teams.
Researchers: Jeanne M. Brett and Eli J. Finkel
July 5, 2016
Doing Business in the Middle East
Americans and Middle Easterners approach negotiations differently
Researchers: Soroush Aslani, Jeanne M. Brett, Jimena Y. Ramirez-Marin, Catherine H. Tinsley and Laurie R. Weingart
September 2, 2013
Navigating Culture in Negotiations
Bargaining style can affect outcomes
Researchers: Brian C. Gunia, Jeanne M. Brett, Amit Nandkeolyar and Dishan Kamdar
December 1, 2011
Successful Mediators Wanted: No Robe Required
Skill should trump judicial experience when choosing a mediator?
Researchers: Stephen B. Goldberg, Margaret L. Shaw and Jeanne M. Brett
September 2, 2010
Cultural Intelligence in Global Teams
A fusion model of collaboration
Researchers: Maddy Janssens and Jeanne M. Brett
July 1, 2008
A Choreographer’s Cues
Jeanne Brett’s research taps into the ‘dance’ of global negotiations
Researchers: Wendi L. Adair and Jeanne M. Brett
April 17, 2007
