by Operations Council | Oct 18, 2023 | COO Best Practices, COO Insights
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...
by Operations Council | Oct 12, 2023 | COO Best Practices, COO Insights, Leadership
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...
by Operations Council | Sep 18, 2023 | COO Best Practices, COO Insights, HR/Talent, Leadership
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...
by Operations Council | Sep 8, 2023 | Company Culture, COO Best Practices
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...
by Operations Council | Aug 17, 2023 | COO Best Practices, COO Insights
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is an ever-changing role. Some of the challenges they have had to handle include supply chain disruptions, digitization of operations, and a tight talent market amid labor shortages. COOs must be must be the confident and charismatic...
by Operations Council | Mar 29, 2023 | Change Management, COO Best Practices, Digital Transformation, Lean Management
“We have to trim the fat.” It might be something you overhear at your favorite supermarket, but trimming fat also has relevance for the proponents of lean management. Based on a production system established by Toyota during the late 1940s, lean management encompasses...
