Strategic Insights for COOs: Mastering Time Management
The technological advancements in 2022 and 2023, particularly in terms of generative artificial intelligence (AI), has given rise to an era of rapid change and evolving business landscapes. Consequently, the role of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) stands at the nexus...
COO’s on the Move: October 2023
There were many COOs who made a move in their career in October 2023. Today, we will focus on 10 COOs that accepted new positions. Ford Promotes Kumar Galhotra to COO Ford Motor Co announced a management rejig, promoting combustion vehicle unit chief Kumar Galhotra to...
Essential Skills for a Great Operations Manager: Driving Success in a Dynamic Business Landscape
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, Operations Managers have become the backbone of every organization. According to a survey in 2022, the top priority that operations managers must focus on is business continuity planning (20.2%). This is...
Top Challenges For COOs & How To Manage Them Effectively
There is no doubt that the role of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) is demanding and unique. It may often seem severely undervalued, too, considering how there aren’t many publications or magazines dedicated to COOs. However, many corporations – big and small – are...
The Chief Operating Officer Guide: Vision, Plan, and Execution
As a Chief Operating Officer (COO), you must understand the overall business strategy, how operations can drive that strategy, and what role they play in delivering successful results. Below you will learn the importance of 3 core elements: vision, plan, and...
How To Build A Work-Life Balance As A COO
As a Chief Operations Officer (COO), your job can get stressful to the point where it may effect your work-life balance. But having a work-life balance is very important. Below you will learn the journey of a top executive that built a work-life balance. As reported...
Why Do IT Projects Fail?
Why do IT projects fail so often? A few reasons include the illusion of control, conflicts of interest, IT amnesia syndrome, and managing expenses. Below you will learn about these 4 causes and what companies can do about fixing these issues. As reported by Wall...
COOs on the Move: September 2023
September was a month of changes for some organizations. Today, we will focus on 13 Chief Operating Officers (COOs) that made a move in September 2023. Goldman Sachs Names Ericka Leslie as COO of Global Banking and Markets Goldman Sachs Group Inc. tapped Ericka...
Is Executive Coaching Worth The Money For COOs?
Are you thinking about spending money on executive coaching? A recent study stated that executive coaching increases productivity and employee retention, but everyone is different. Below you will learn if executive coaching is really worth the money. As reported by...
2023 Operations Talent Study Results- Study Preview and Panel Discussion – Webcast Highlights
Operations Council recently held a roundtable panel discussion on the 2023 Operations Talent Study Results. The objective of the study was to identify how COOs and operations executives are managing operations talent along with such challenges as talent and skills...
Is AI Generating Security Risks?
As artificial intelligence (AI) gets more popular; security risks start forming. AI is a tool to help your employees become more productivity. Are companies able to keep up with this new technology tool? Below you will learn how AI is generating security risks faster...
How To Create A Return-to-Office Plan That Your Employees Will Like
Many companies are starting to put new actions into play that allow their employees to return-to-office this fall. Smucker has built a plan called Core Weeks for their employees, and their employees actually like this plan. Below you will learn more about Core Weeks...
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