Dr. Leigh Thompson

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Leigh Thompson. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Leigh Thompson is the J. Jay Gerber Distinguished Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, where she specializes in negotiation, creativity, and virtual communication. Her research also encompasses teamwork and conflict resolution. Thompson has authored several influential books including "Negotiating Sweet Spot: Art Leaving Table" and "Creative Conspiracy: The New Rules of Breakthrough Collaboration." She has contributed to various esteemed publications such as the Wall Street Journal and Business Insider. As the director of the Kellogg Team and Group Research Center, she leads executive education programs focused on negotiations and high-impact teamwork. Her latest book, "Advanced Introduction to Negotiation," co-authored with Cynthia Wang, was published in 2022. Thompson’s expertise extends to teaching and developing publicly accessible resources, including MOOCs that have reached over 121,000 learners on platforms like Coursera. Her extensive experience within academia includes roles at Northwestern University and previous positions at the University of Washington, where she sought to enhance the understanding of collaborative and negotiation dynamics.

Research Interests

Experience

J. Jay Gerber Distinguished Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching and research in management and organizations, focusing on negotiation and conflict resolution.

Adjunct Professor

1995-01-01 — Present

Psychology, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching and research in psychology.

Assistant Professor

1988-01-01 — 1992-01-01

Psychology, University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and research in psychology.

Adjunct Associate Professor

1993-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Management & Organization, University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and curriculum development.

Associate Professor

1992-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Psychology, University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and research in psychology.

Awards

#

NCMR Article Award

2018-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.