Robert J. Kramer

Former Principal Researcher
The Conference Board

The following is a biography of former employee/consultant

Robert J. Kramer, Ph.D., a principal researcher at The Conference Board, is the author of the Organizing for Global Competitiveness series of reports that describe and analyze organization designs for corporate, business unit, regional, and country subsidiary operations. His work has also focused on subjects pertaining to the senior leadership team of the company.

Before joining the Board in 1990, Kramer’s research experience included 13 years at Business International Corporation, where he produced reports and consulted on a wide range of international management subjects. His work also appeared in publications such as Harvard Business Review, The Journal of Business Strategy, Directorship, and M&A Europe.

Kramer’s corporate background includes human resources positions at RCA, International Paper Company, and American Express Company. He serves on the board of the Association of Internal Management Consultants, The HR Advisory Board of the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, and is a member of the Academy of Management.

Publications by Robert J. Kramer

Reports

The Changing Role of the COO 24 January, 2008
The Changing Role of the COO
Is the Chief Operating Officer Headed for Transformation or Extinction? 18 October, 2007
Designing Organizations That Execute New Strategies and Create Capabilities for Change 03 July, 2007
Becoming Skilled at Painting With Two Brushes 09 March, 2007
Growing the New Business Leader 14 September, 2006
Developing Global Leaders 08 November, 2005
Managing Talent in Asia: Leadership Challenges in a Time of Transition 31 October, 2005
The Business Value of Leadership Development 04 April, 2005
Forging Strategic Business Alignment 22 February, 2004
Forging Strategic Business Alignment 04 September, 2003
Human Resources at Corporate Headquarters: A Management Update 04 June, 2003
Regional Headquarters: Roles and Organization 27 May, 2003
Organizing for Global Competitiveness 09 May, 2001
The Office of the Chief Executive: Current Patterns and Challenges 14 March, 2000
Post-Merger Organization Handbook 16 June, 1999
Organizing for Global Competitiveness: The Corporate Headquarters Design 11 March, 1999
Organizing for Global Competitiveness 13 August, 1996
The European Regional Design 31 July, 1996