Show Notes
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. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. 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. To learn more about Beth and Brandon or to find out about sponsorship opportunities click here. 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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