Nancy Scott

Nancy Scott is an experienced educator, coach, and consultant who currently serves as the Leadership Development Program Director for the Haslam College of Business Executive Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.1 She has held this position since August 2017, focusing on designing and leading executive education programs' leadership development assessments and activities for over 150 leaders annually.1

Professional Background

Dr. Scott holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, an MBA from the University of Central Arkansas, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Henderson State University.1

Her professional experience includes:

• Owner of Brick by Brick Organizational Development, specializing in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method for enhancing problem-solving and communication.1
• Former Assistant Professor of Management at Wheaton College (MA).1
• Graduate Teaching Instructor and Assistant Lab Manager at the University of Tennessee.1

Expertise and Teaching

Nancy Scott's areas of expertise include:

• Leadership development
• Organizational behavior
• Team decision-making
• Experiential learning techniques

She teaches various courses in leadership across executive education, MBA, non-degree, and undergraduate programs.12 Her teaching method integrates updated content, practical experience, and active learning techniques such as debates, cases, role-plays, games, and simulations.1

Achievements and Certifications

Dr. Scott has received several accolades for her work:

• Winner of the Chancellor's Excellence in Teaching Award (2015)2
• Outstanding Faculty Award in the Strategic Leadership Executive MBA program (2022)2
• Richard Sanders Award in Graduate and Executive Education (2023)2
• Alumni Outstanding Teacher Award (2023)2

She is certified in:

• LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology
• Strengths Deployment Inventory
• Hogan Assessments2

Professional Affiliations

Nancy Scott is a member of:

• Academy of Management
• Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology
• Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society
• International Coaching Federation Tennessee board2

Through her role and expertise, Nancy Scott contributes significantly to leadership development and organizational improvement in both academic and professional settings.