Operations Guide to Technology and Automation
Today, Chief Operating Officers (COOs) are critical players responsible for the operational heartbeat of organizations. In this digital age, where transformative technologies are redefining the way businesses operate, COOs must not only adapt but proactively embrace...
Why the COO Role is Growing in Importance
Chief Operating Officers are the right hand to any CEO. As CEOs are increasingly public facing, the COO is becoming a counterweight. Below you will learn why organizations have COOs. As reported by McKinsey & Company on December 6th, 2023. Why do organizations...
What is a Operator Mindset? What is a CEO Mindset?
Successful leaders are recognizing the need for a transition of these two diverse mindsets: operator mindset and CEO mindset. The best approach is having both mindsets for a better outcome in the company. Below you will learn about the operator mindset and the CEO...
COO’s on the Move: November 2023
November has come to an end, and corporations are preparing for 2024. Today, we will focus on 10 COOs that accepted new positions. Lucid Names Marc Winterhoff as COO Lucid announces the appointment of Marc Winterhoff as Chief Operating Officer (COO), a newly created...
The Role of Industrial Engineering in Operations
As the business landscape changes and increases in its versatility, operations, optimizing efficiency, managing resources, and ensuring a seamless workflow are paramount for success. Chief Operating Officers (COOs) and executives overseeing operations face a myriad of...
The Evolving Role of the COO To Navigate The New Normal
As companies adapt to the challenges of the 21st century, the COO has emerged as a key figure for organizations. They are critical players for steering companies through disruption and driving strategic innovation. In 2023 and beyond, the role of a COO is far from the...
Expanding on the COO Imperative: Leading with Technology
The role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is in a state of dynamic evolution, fueled by the seismic shifts brought about by the pandemic, logistical challenges, and rising oil prices. The landscape of business operations, supply chains, and customer expectations...
How to Use IoT in Operations Management
The role of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) has become a lot more demanding recently. Since COVID-19, the world’s economic stance has changed quite a lot, and therefore the challenges COOs face have also become equally diverse. These span a wide spectrum from...
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...
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