Andreas Werr

Andreas Werr is a Professor and Head of the Department of Management and Organization at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), holding the Lars Erik Lundberg Chair in Business Administration specializing in Human Capital Management. He chairs the Center for HRM and Knowledge Work within SSE's Research Institute (SIR). His research focuses on talent management, knowledge integration in professional teams, failure-sharing dynamics, and the role of management consultants in organizational change. Werr earned his PhD from SSE with a dissertation on methodologies in management consulting practices.

Education: PhD in Management Consulting Methodologies from SSE, with prior academic training in related disciplines. Teaching expertise spans Management Consulting, Change Management, HRM, Professional Service Firm Management, and qualitative research methods.

Research Interests: Werr explores how organizations leverage talent development, integrate knowledge across teams, and manage failure-sharing cultures. His work also examines the procurement and impact of management consulting services, particularly in public sector contexts. Recent studies address digital transformation in professional services and post-pandemic workplace adaptations like remote work.

Publications: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles since 2011, with recent focus on collective intelligence, remote work trends, and crisis management. Key themes include knowledge-sharing mechanisms, executive influence on consulting demand, and organizational resilience strategies.

Awards: No formal scientific awards listed, though his academic contributions position him as a thought leader in HRM and professional services research. Active in executive education programs linking research to practitioner needs.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Center for HRM and Knowledge Work, fostering interdisciplinary research on human capital strategies and organizational knowledge systems.