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50. How to be a COO
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In this episode we discuss: how to be a COO in today's complex world. We are joined by Jennifer Geary, Seasoned C-Suite executive across multiple industries and roles from fractional COO to Managing Director. Author of bestselling books How To Be a COO, CRO, CPO and CSO.
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We chat about the following with Jennifer Geary:
- The role of a COO involves being the second-in-command and bridging the gap between strategy and operations.
- Can AI enhance the efficiency and creativity of the COO role, with human judgement and decision-making remaining essential?
- Should COOs prioritise efficiency and creativity when implementing AI, while also considering sustainability and ESG metrics?
- Why should we consider suppliers, supply chain, software suppliers, facilities, power consumption, and social context in sustainability efforts?
- How important are flexibility, choice, in-person collaboration, and open communication in creating a positive work environment?
References
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-geary-8419082a/
- www.coo-author.com
- https://gosupercritical.com/carbon-removal/biochar
- https://www.socraticarts.com/thought-leadership/exploring-ai-and-learning-with-ethan-mollicks-cointelligence
Biography
Jennifer Geary is a former MD, COO and CRO with over 25 years of experience in finance, technology, risk and legal, across diverse industries from financial services to not-for-profit.
She is also an author, speaker, board advisor and mentor to emerging businesses. She has attained qualification as a chartered accountant, PRINCE 2 practitioner, CISA and CISSP, with recent certifications in Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing and Ethical AI.
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Summary
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:02 Defining the Role of a COO
07:28 Implementing AI: Efficiency and Creativity
12:25 Prioritising Sustainability and ESG Metrics
16:30 Considering Suppliers and Supply Chain
18:00 Creating a Positive Work Environment
20:50 Respecting Privacy in the Workplace
22:53 The Next Step: CEO or COO?
29:15 What CEOs are concerned about now
31:38 Post IPO resources
32:44 Wrap up
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