Summary of Jennifer Geary's How to be a Chief Operating Officer

By IRB Media

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

Book Preview:

#1 The bulk of this book will teach you how to be a COO. You should first understand what a COO is, and what they do. Everything a COO does should be based on the pillars of Culture, Strategy and Change.

#2 If you are new to the role of COO, you need to understand what a COO is and do, and prepare for it by learning about the role and its duties.

#3 You need to understand what a COO is and do, and prepare for it by learning about the role and its duties.

#4 You should be a COO. You should understand what a COO does and do, and prepare for it by learning about the role and its duties. You should also decide how you’ll achieve work-life balance and hire an assistant and a Chief of Staff.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Sep 28, 2022
• ISBN: 9798350029635

IRB Media

With IRB books, you can get the key takeaways and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways and analyze them for your convenience.

Book preview

Insights on Jennifer Geary's How to be a Chief Operating Officer

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

A good COO must be self-aware. They must know what the organization requires from its COO and how well they fit that mould. They must be aware of their own strengths and areas for development, and set up the appropriate support.

#2

The CEO, the Board of Directors, the shareholders, and staff all need you to be at the top of your game. You owe it to them to prepare yourself and optimise your role. It can be difficult to recover from a shaky start if you don’t start well.

#3

It is important to take your time to prepare for your new role. During this time, you can do some in-depth reading, think, and let go of your old role. You should set preliminary goals and review them regularly.

#4

The morning routine is important for your success as a leader. It will help you keep hold of your own agenda while still making yourself available to others. Decide how you’ll achieve work-life balance, and hire your assistant and Chief of Staff early on.

#5

The COO role is thankless. You must be adaptable and flexible, and you must be prepared to learn fast and apply your knowledge and wisdom to new contexts. You must be a positive person who believes in the best but expects the worst.

#6

A focus on delivery doesn't mean you can't be warm or empathetic. When people see your humanity shining through, they empathize with you, and they understand that you're being tough from a good place.

#7

As a COO, you will be required to shift between strategic and operational thinking constantly. You must be able to adjust your responses to different situations quickly and efficiently.

#8

A COO is often the go-to person for all of the organization’s problems. This constant bombardment with issues can be exhausting. You need to adopt coping mechanisms that suit your personality type. You need an excellent executive assistant who will understand your needs and manage your diary accordingly.

#9

The COO position varies greatly depending on four factors: specific pressures faced by the organization, key industry trends, the relationship between the CEO and the COO, and organization structure.

#10

The COO position is one of the most powerful positions in a company. You will have more autonomy and presence than ever before, but you can also choose to be Machiavellian and end careers. Or