The 2026 Economic Outlook: What Every C-Suite Leader Needs to Know
In early January, Executive Councils hosted a C-suite briefing focused on the economic conditions shaping 2026. Moderated by Neil Brown, CEO of Executive Councils, the session featured Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The discussion...
Why AI Is Becoming an Operations Priority in 2026
Our partner community, the AI Leaders Council, recently released the 2026 Corporate AI Outlook Study, which examines how organizations across North America are adopting and scaling artificial intelligence. While the study includes perspectives from technology and...
How COOs Can Shape Corporate Strategy in 2026
2026 is here, and many companies are reworking their corporate strategy to prepare for what’s ahead. As COO, you can play a huge part in that strategy. An innovative approach to operations can give your company a competitive edge while utilizing all the modern...
Tech Stack Optimization for Scalable Growth
Like all executives, a chief executive officer should be focused on scalable growth- the type of growth that boosts customers, location, and revenue without added cost, chaos, or errors. The right technology can help you reach your goals. Technology tends to boost...
COO’s on the Move: December 2025
As December ends, operational leadership is seeing significant movement. From new COO appointments to strategic transitions, these changes highlight how companies are positioning themselves for efficiency, growth, and innovation in 2026. Today, Operations Council will...
Operations Coaching: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
As COO, you know that operations are the heartbeat of your business. It is integral to customer satisfaction, supply, demand, inventory, profitability, and strategy- to name a few. It’s vital to develop the next generation of leaders so they can pick up where you left...
Translating Data Into Decisions
In today’s business landscape, decisions are based on data. Leaders are thankful to have systems that gather data to gain insights that guide the best outcomes. But translating data into decisions is a skill that must be developed over time. So, how can COOs learn to...
Productivity at the Center: Turning Operations Leadership into Strategic Impact
In today’s fast-paced business world, operational excellence is central to strategic success. Leaders are discovering that productivity isn’t just a metric; it’s the engine that turns strategy into results. Drawing on research from thousands of companies, this piece...
The Evolving COO Role in the Age of AI
A COO’s main responsibilities include leading operations, executing strategies set by the CEO team, resource management, performance monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration. That will always be the job description. However, roles are evolving due to artificial...
COO’s on the Move: November 2025
As operational excellence becomes a competitive edge, COO transitions are signaling where companies are prioritizing efficiency, scale, and execution. Today, Operations Council will highlight 12 COOs that accepted new roles in November 2025. US Soccer Announces Dan...
Talent Strategies for Operations Leaders
The right talent can be the difference between success and failure. When it’s time to hire for your operations team, you need to hire smart. With the right approach, you will find the people power that makes your company run more efficiently, boosts morale, and can...
Operational Metrics That Drive Performance
Metrics don’t lie. As a COO, you always want to pay attention to metrics to determine how your efforts are moving your business forward. Specifically, you should focus on metrics that drive performance. But which metrics should you consider, and how can you act on...
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