Strategies for Operations Executives to Enhance Efficiency
Efficiency is key to business success. An efficient company will meet deadlines, exceed customer expectations, and produce higher ROIs. They will avoid bottlenecks, glitches, and errors. It is a COO’s responsibility to oversee operations to ensure they are running as...
COO Roles and Responsibilities
Chief Operating Officers are the second in charge after the CEO. A COO should have a background in being a business owner, running a business from the top, and day-to-day operations. Below is an informative article about COOs, and what the typical experiences are. As...
Data-Driven Decision-Making Approaches for Your Operating Team
Data-driven decisions. It’s a term that’s becoming a bigger part of business conversations. And it makes perfect sense. It’s essential to consider data to base current decisions on past outcomes and behaviors. But a COO must ask themselves, “Which data should I rely...
Optimizing Cost Management: Tactics for COOs to Drive Financial Efficiency
A COO oversees various aspects of a company’s operational systems. Finances are a focus. It is up to the COO to ensure the company makes wise financial decisions that support growth without draining the budget. Achieving financial efficiency across an organization is...
COO’s on the Move: April 2024
Quarter two has just begun, and many Chief Operating Officers have accepted new positions. Today, Operations Council will focus on 16 COOs that have accepted new positions in April 2024. Paramount Pictures Names Courtney D. Armstrong as COO Paramount...
How Operations Executives Can Mitigate Business Risks Effectively
Risks are a given in any thriving business landscape. Not every risk is a bad one, but many make your company vulnerable to fraud, safety issues, a lack of compliance, and other threats. As COO, it’s your job to identify risks and mitigate them. This article will...
The COO Communications Matrix: Navigating the Complexity of Leadership Messaging
In the fast-paced world of business, effective communication stands as the backbone of successful leadership. For COOs, the challenge is not just in what they communicate, but how, when, and to whom. The complexity of this communication landscape can be navigated...
Ecommerce Operations Best Practices
In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, where consumer preferences evolve at lightning speed and the competition never sleeps, Chief Operating Officers (COOs) are the maestros orchestrating the complex symphony of operations. Their role is pivotal in ensuring that the...
Top 5 Financial Decisions for COOs: Steering the Company Towards Sustainable Growth
In the role of a COO, every decision can significantly impact the trajectory of their company. Among these, strategic financial decisions are particularly critical, as they directly affect the organization’s sustainability, growth, and profitability. This article...
Meet the COO Interview Series: Charles Mayfield
As part of the Meet the COO series, the Operations Council recently interviewed Charles Mayfield, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) the fourth-largest school district with 800+ sites, over 43K employees, and a $9B budget. Charles’ role...
8 Types of Operations Organization Structures
In the heart of every thriving business lies its operations department, the engine room where strategies transform into tangible outcomes. Understanding the typical organizational structure of an operations department is crucial for anyone looking to streamline...
Cultivating a People-Centric Approach as a COO
A people-centric approach puts employees and customers first. It shows a company cares about the people it works with. It empowers employees to make decisions and lets customers know they are valuable to your business. There are several strategies COOs can integrate...
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