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Maurice Schweitzer

Transform decision-making and negotiation outcomes with Maurice Schweitzer, speaker and behavioral decision research expert. Maurice works with organizations to build trust, manage emotions, and optimize competitive dynamics, delivering research-backed insights featured in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.

Trusted by Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, University of California Berkeley, Wharton School of Business

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Maurice Schweitzer

Maurice Schweitzer

Philadelphia, United States

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Maurice Schweitzer's biography

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  • Cecilia Yen Koo Professor at Wharton School
  • Expert in emotions, deception and negotiation
  • Co-author of Friend & Foe on collaboration and competition
Maurice Schweitzer is the Cecilia Yen Koo Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. A distinguished expert in behavioural decision research, his work examines the intricate dynamics of trust, deception, emotions, and negotiations. Maurice has co-authored the critically acclaimed book Friend & Foe: When to Cooperate, When to Compete, and How to Succeed at Both, which explores the delicate balance between collaboration and competition. Maurice's academic journey began in Los Angeles, where he was raised by his parents, Suzanne and Stuart Schweitzer, the latter being a professor at UCLA. Maurice graduated with honors in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and later earned his Ph.D. in Operations and Information Management from the Wharton School of Business. With over 100 published articles in leading management, psychology, and economics journals, Maurice’s research has been cited over 10,000 times. His publications have earned multiple best paper awards from the Academy of Management and International Association for Conflict Management, and his insights have been featured in renowned outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Economist. Maurice is a past president of the International Association for Conflict Management and serves as the academic director for Wharton’s Executive Education programme on Effective Decision Making. A highly regarded educator, he teaches Advanced Negotiations to executive education, MBA, and undergraduate students, combining rigorous research with practical applications. His ability to blend academic excellence with real-world insights makes him a compelling and sought-after speaker on decision-making, trust, and negotiation.

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Why we recommend booking Maurice

Unlock the power of effective decision-making with Maurice Schweitzer, Cecilia Yen Koo Professor at Wharton. Co-author of "Friend & Foe," Maurice provides insights on trust, emotions, and negotiations that are invaluable for navigating today's business challenges. Transform your team's approach by booking Maurice Schweitzer for your next event to drive success.

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Trusted by Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, University of California Berkeley, Wharton School of Business

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What is Maurice Schweitzer's speaking style like?
Maurice Schweitzer draws on his published research — spanning over 100 peer-reviewed articles in management, psychology, and economics — to frame sessions around evidence-based findings on trust, deception, and negotiation, translating academic findings into practical frameworks for professional audiences.
What topics does Maurice Schweitzer specialise in?
Maurice Schweitzer specialises in negotiation, behavioural decision-making, trust and deception, emotions in conflict, and the dynamics of cooperation and competition. He is the Cecilia Yen Koo Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he serves as academic director of the Effective Decision Making executive education programme and has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles cited more than 10,000 times.
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