Robert Schantz Oelman (June 9, 1909 – May 10, 2007) was an American executive who served as president of NCR Corporation for 17 years as they switched to electronic cash registers.
Oelman graduated from Dartmouth College in 1931, before attending University of Vienna, where he met his wife Mary Coolidge. He joined the National Cash Register Company in 1933 as a file clerk, became president in 1957, and later chairman and chief executive. Oelman retired from NCR in 1974 but remained on in an advisory capacity until 1980.
He was also a founder of Wright State University in 1967.
In 1968, Oelman became Ohio Republican chairman for the unsuccessful presidential campaign of Nelson Rockefeller, a fellow Dartmouth College alumnus.
Oelman also served as chairman of the finance committee of Ford Motor Company, and in 1978 was asked by Henry Ford II to try resolve a conflict with president of the company Lee Iacocca. This was never achieved and Iacocca went on to become president of Chrysler.
Oelman died in Delray Beach, Florida.
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Some of their strengths
Robert Schantz Oelman has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Intelligent, Passionate, Communicative, Intellectual, Analytical, and Confident.
Charming and Quick-witted
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Robert Schantz Oelman is someone who is a charming, quick-witted, and energetic person who combines passion and intelligence with an ability to feel what others are feeling and to effectively communicate with them. A person who is charismatic and resourceful.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Robert Schantz Oelman well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Productive and Perseverent
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Robert Schantz Oelman as someone who is productive, persevering, deliberate, and direct.
A person who is creative, has good luck with work and money, good listening skills, good relationships with people at work, is a good teacher or counselor, and who is good at organizing groups, teams, or causes.
Influential and Dynamic
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Robert Schantz Oelman is someone who tends to be focused on spreading ideas, information, and activities.
They are also someone who is curious, dynamic, and positive, and who enjoys inspiring and communicating with other people.
Logical and Reasonable
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Robert Schantz Oelman tends to be someone who is understanding, logical, and reasonable. Who can be intellectual and intuitive, speak the truth at any cost, be witty and sociable, and live life to its fullest.
Some of Robert Schantz Oelman's challenges
While Robert Schantz Oelman has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Robert Schantz Oelman can be Stubborn, Hypocritical, Self-centered, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Possessive, and Blunt.
Hypocritical and Self-centered
One of Robert Schantz Oelman's key challenges is that they are someone who can be perceived as hypocritical and self-centered.
Robert Schantz Oelman must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Possessive and Stubborn
Robert Schantz Oelman is someone who can be possessive, jealous, inflexible, and stubborn, can have a habit of being a frivolous spender, and who can feel insecure or cynical in romantic relationships and have difficulty forming productive personal and professional partnerships.
Indecisive and Distracted
Finally, Robert Schantz Oelman also can have a hard time staying focused and can easily become restless.
