Ralph N. Christensen

Ralph Christensen is one of today’s foremost practitioners of strategic human resources.

Immediately before affiliating with The Duncan Company, he was Senior Vice President – Human Resources for Hallmark Cards where he directed all human resources functions covering three distinct businesses with 20,000 employees worldwide. His leadership made measurable contributions to Hallmark’s dramatic improvement in accountability and performance management.

Mr. Christensen – previously a senior human resources officer at The Wyatt Company, Digital Equipment Corporation and Martin Marietta Corporation – has earned an international reputation for translating cutting edge theory into make-a-difference application.

His specific areas of expertise include:

• Aligning HR strategy and implementation with business needs
• Organization design in support of business strategy
• Succession planning
• Executive and management development
• Merger and acquisition integration and HR due diligence
• Individual and organizational performance management
• Culture transition

Ralph Christensen’s skills in leveraging human capital, coupled with The Duncan Company’s diagnostic and change management tools, provide an important resource for any organization seeking performance improvements.