Norman T. Sheehan

Dr. Norman T. Sheehan is a Professor of Accounting at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan. He specializes in strategy formulation, performance measurement, governance, and risk management. With a PhD from the Norwegian School of Management (BI), he holds professional designations including FCPA, FCMA, CGA, and ICD.D. His teaching focuses on courses like COMM 438 (Management Planning and Control) and MPAcc 832 (Strategy and Governance).

His research explores ESG integration, corporate governance in the #MeToo era, and balanced scorecard applications. He received the Provost’s Award for Outstanding College Teaching (2011) and Master Teacher recognition (2013). His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical tools, emphasizing experiential learning through case studies and simulations. Key contributions include frameworks for ESG performance diagnostics, board oversight models, and risk-based strategy execution methodologies.

Dr. Sheehan’s articles span over two decades, addressing topics from reputation-driven competitive advantage (2010) to modern ESG advocacy (2024). He actively develops teaching cases on governance, strategy simulation, and ethical decision-making, integrating design thinking and animation tools for pedagogical innovation.