Sharon McMillen Cannon, Ph.D.

Clinical Professor of Management & Corporate Communication at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

About

I teach written and oral management communication by engaging students in rigorous, authentic learning experiences that are relevant to students' future ambitions. Whether my students are presenting to course clients, writing blog submissions, interacting in an intercultural setting, or analyzing recent corporate communication gaffes, I encourage students to think critically about challenging communication and audience scenarios. Prior to coming to Kenan-Flagler, I taught Management Communication at the Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis, where I also founded and directed the Management Communication Lab, a resource for all Olin business students. My previous work includes directing the Business Communication Center at Kenan-Flagler, serving as a dean of students, and directing a leadership development program. I provide public-speaking consultation to businesses, universities, and individuals and have a passion for the importance of intercultural communication skills. Communication Areas of Expertise: Business Presentations, Writing, and Feedback Global communication Gender Team Social Media (although I'm a recent Twitter drop-out and have abandoned META as well) Job-search Leadership

Experience

  • UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School (14 yrs 1 mo)
    • Clinical Professor of Management & Corporate Communication
      Jul 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

      I teach a variety of students in both core and elective courses in the undergraduate, MBA, and PhD programs. Also, I regularly provide presentation coaching in programs across the UNC campus.

    • Clinical Associate Professor of Management & Corporate Communication
      Jul 2012 - Jul 2018 · 6 yrs 1 mo

      I taught a variety of core and elective courses in the undergraduate, MBA, and PhD programs and developed many electives including in all of the programs.

  • Lecturer, Management Communication; Director, Management Communication Lab at Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis
    2008 - 2012 · 4 yrs

  • Lecturer and Director, Business Communication Center at Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC-Chapel Hill
    2004 - 2007 · 3 yrs

  • Visiting Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University
    2004 - 2007 · 3 yrs

  • Dean of Students at Meredith College
    1995 - 1999 · 4 yrs