Cliff Scott

Cliff Scott is a **Professor of Communication Studies and Organizational Science** at the **University of North Carolina at Charlotte**. His work focuses on occupational safety, high reliability organizations, and workplace meetings. He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Communication from Arizona State University (2005), an M.A. from Northern Illinois University (2001), and a B.S. from Bradley University (1997).

**Education**:

• B.S., Speech Communication, Bradley University, 1997
• M.A., Communication Studies, Northern Illinois University, 2001
• Ph.D., Organizational Communication, Arizona State University, 2005

**Research Interests**:
Explores how post-incident discussions among first responders enhance safety and reliability. Recent work includes gig worker communication risks and organizational meeting culture. Key areas: workplace meetings, after-action reviews, and occupational safety norms.

**Awards/Publications**:
Over 30 peer-reviewed articles in journals like *Communication Theory*, *Human Resource Management*, and *Safety Science*. Co-edited *Organizational Risk Management: Managing for Uncertainty and Ambiguity* (2022). No specific awards listed.

**Teaching**:
Courses include Organizational Communication, Leadership, Risk Management, and Qualitative Research Methods.

**Labs/Teams**:
Affiliated with the Center for Professional and Applied Ethics. Active in research groups studying high-reliability organizations and meeting dynamics.