Daniel L. Shapiro is a world-renowned authority on psychology, negotiation and conflict resolution. As the Founder and Director of the Harvard International Negotiation Program, Dr. Shapiro has dedicated his career to bridging divides and resolving emotionally charged conflicts. An Associate Professor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School/McLean Hospital and Affiliate Faculty of the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, he integrates cutting-edge psychological insights with practical negotiation strategies to address some of the world's most complex disputes.
Dr. Shapiro's groundbreaking work has taken him across the globe, from negotiating with disputing CEOs and government leaders to advising clashing heads of state. He has launched successful conflict resolution initiatives in regions such as the Middle East, Europe and East Asia. His educational initiatives include developing a conflict management program for youth, which now impacts over one million young people across more than 20 countries. These efforts underscore his commitment to fostering a generation equipped with the tools to manage conflict constructively.
As a prolific author, Dr. Shapiro has made significant contributions to the field of negotiation. His books, Beyond Reason: Using Emotions as You Negotiate (co-authored with Roger Fisher) and Negotiating the Nonnegotiable: How to Resolve Your Most Emotionally Charged Conflicts, are celebrated as essential texts in the field. His expertise has also been featured in prominent publications like The New York Times and The Boston Globe. Recognised for his outstanding contributions, Dr. Shapiro has received numerous accolades, including the American Psychological Association’s Early Career Award and the Cloke-Millen Peacemaker of the Year Award. He was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and, in 2019, received Harvard's Joseph R. Levenson Memorial Teaching Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.
Dr. Shapiro is in high demand as a keynote speaker on negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution. His unique ability to blend academic rigour with practical applications makes him an invaluable resource for leaders navigating high-stakes negotiations and managing conflicts in today’s complex global landscape.
Books
Building Agreement: Using Emotions As You Negotiate
Negotiating the Nonnegotiable: How to Resolve Your Most Emotionally Charged Conflicts
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Daniel L. Shapiro's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Negotiation
- The Role of Emotions in Negotiation
- 2019 - Received the Joseph R. Levenson Memorial Teaching Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching at Harvard
- 2016 - Author of "Negotiating the Nonnegotiable: How to Resolve Your Most Emotionally Charged Conflicts"
- 2015 - Co-Author of "Building Agreement: Using Emotions as You Negotiate"
- 2012 - Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard University
- 2000 - Founder & Director of the Harvard International Negotiation Program
- 1999 - Research Fellowship in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School/McLean Hospital
- 1999 - Fellowship of the Harvard Negotiation Project at Harvard Law School
- Recipient of the American Psychological Association's Early Career Award
- Winner of the Cloke-Millen Peacemaker of the Year Award
- Former Chair of the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Conflict Resolution
