How to be a Chief Operating Officer: 16 Disciplines for Success

Great book with great content

I'm in the process of reading this book. So far, the information I have read has been of great help!

Exceptional book! Read it cover to cover twice. Jotted tons of notes in the margins. Each and every concept is easily adaptable to higher education. This should become a course. Nicely done! Highly recommended!!!

I heard about this new book through a Facebook group I'm in, so I grabbed it. It's great for me today, and I'm glad I found it, but I so wish it had been available years ago. I have a very different perspective - one of a startup founder. In fact, I'm on my 5th startup, and going through all the same stress, tension and headaches that I've experienced before. The thing is, in a startup, one person (ME!) is often the CEO, COO, CFO, etc. Many hats, right? But if you spend all your time doing the CEO "stuff" and ignore the COO "stuff", you fail. I guess what I'm saying is, if you are an entrepreneur, or have a startup, or part of a startup, you need this book. Even if you are not looking to BE a COO of a big company with lots of staff - you have to have all the SKILLS of a COO. The lessons in the book are solid. It's well thought out, obviously based on experience and sound advice. Read, or at least skim, the whole thing, and then use it as a reference each time you face a particular problem in a particular area of your business. Do not ignore the importance of this role which, whether you like it or not, you HAVE to be on top of.

How to be a Chief Operating Officer: 16 Disciplines for Success by Jennifer Geary is a comprehensive guidebook for anyone interested in pursuing a career as a Chief Operating Officer (COO). As a neutral reviewer, I appreciate the amount of detailed information and practical advice included in this book. The author draws on her own experience as a COO to provide insights and strategies for success, covering topics such as leadership, communication, financial management, and strategic planning. The book is well-organized and easy to follow, with clear headings and subheadings that make it easy to navigate. One of the strengths of this book is the emphasis on practical, actionable advice. The author provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate her points, and includes exercises and checklists to help readers apply the concepts to their own situations. This makes the book a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their skills as a COO, whether they are just starting out in their career or are a seasoned executive. However, as a neutral reviewer, I should note that the book may not be suitable for everyone. Some readers may find the tone a bit dry or overly focused on technical details, and the content is primarily geared towards those working in corporate or business environments. Additionally, some of the advice may not be applicable to all industries or types of organizations. Overall, How to be a Chief Operating Officer: 16 Disciplines for Success is a well-written and informative guidebook that offers practical advice for anyone interested in pursuing a career as a COO. While it may not be for everyone, it is certainly worth considering for those in the industry.

I purchased this book moving into a COO role at a small sized medical device company. It was very useful to get one thinking about the scope of domains one might be responsible for and need to develop. As I moved later into a CEO role at a nonprofit, it was a great “checklist” book to ensure that all systems were good to go. No book is going to present you the solution for every aspect of your company, and this is not the goal here. It is a way to ask yourself questions about the health of your organization and address your attention to the right areas.

well written for a coo, its a well written, book for a coo, it is divided up into the necessary sections for a coo. Recommended for any managers

This is an excellent and concise analysis of the key skills required to succeed in the role of COO. I liked how the book was structured and dealt with each quality in a separate chapter which made the book easy to read. The content is up-to-date and highly relevant, I can see myself going back to reference it regularly. For anyone buying this I would recommend following up by buying 'Riding Shotgun'. It's a worthwhile read on being a COO but very different to Jennifer Geary's book, consider it complimentary. Rather than go in-depth into the skills and qualities required, instead it takes a number of well-known firms and interviews their past/present COO's to get their take on the job, what the key challenges are, and where they see this often poorly understood role fitting into the organisation.

Required reading for anyone who is, or wants to be, a world-class Chief Operating Officer. Jenny Geary, an extremely successful COO herself, provides an expert analysis of what the job really entails, with the kind of insider advice and signposting that is invaluable. There is no better articulation of how to excel in this complex role - whatever situation you find yourself in, Jenny provides solutions and resources to navigate your way to success. This is a comprehensive, practical guidebook - with the benefit of front-line stories from someone who knows the challenges, and has met them head on. I'll be giving this not just to the COO's I coach, but anyone who hires or collaborates with a COO, and wants to get the best out of the relationship. Highly, highly recommended!

I loved this book. Quality insights and actions. Knowledgeable author with lived experience. Such a helpful guide. Highly recommended. I have bought others in the series.

Veru clearly written, helpful reference to other books, thanks to the author

Come primo approccio al ruolo va benissimo. Preziosi e utili i vari riferimenti ad articoli, libri ecc

A great guide for the newly minted COO. How to assess your strengths, identifying gaps and blind spots was helpful. Taking a knowledge inventory of the various departments and their true purpose before and after the read helped to put everything in context and allowed me to see the value I was able to draw out of the material. Very informative. I would recommend.