
Cole Short, PhD
Biography
Dr. Short's research focuses on the intersection of corporate governance and stakeholder management. His previous and ongoing projects have investigated crisis and impression management, the influence of executive characteristics on decision making, and the role evaluators play in shaping strategy effectiveness. He has published research in the Strategic Management Journal and Journal of Management and has received several research and service distinctions, including best paper and outstanding reviewer awards at annual meetings of the Strategic Management Society and the Academy of Management.
Dr. Short's background also includes medical diagnostics and information technology investments stemming from his family's entrepreneurship in the life sciences. He uses this background to enrich his teaching and research and to maintain connections within the industry. Dr. Short received his PhD in Strategy and Entrepreneurship from the University of Georgia, his MA in Economics from Boston University, and his BA in International Studies from Baylor University.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and son, playing board games and outdoor sports with friends, and working on crafting the perfect cup of coffee. Dr. Short is also passionate about international education and has mentored exchange students over the past 10 years. He previously served as a volunteer firefighter and completed his NREMT certification in Central Texas.
Education
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PhD in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, University of Georgia
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MA in Economics, Boston University
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BA in International Studies, Baylor University
Topics
- Crisis and Impression Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Corporate Governance and Upper Echelons
- Textual Analysis and Natural Language Processing