Chief Operating Officers

Leadership

The 3 Hats Every COO Needs to Wear

How to decide whether a chief operating officer is needed at your company, and what qualities to look for when hiring one.

Leadership

3 Concepts to Keep in Mind When Becoming a COO

Avoid common mistakes when taking on this high-level position.

Growing a Business

To Punch Above Your Weight, Hire a COO.

Startups and small businesses should consider hiring an operations executive earlier in the growth process.

Growth Strategies

When Should a Founder Say Goodbye to his/her Start-up?

"If the founder is not providing additional value by being in the business, it's time for him/her to let go of the 'CEO' title"

Resumes & Interviewing

When It's Time to Hire a COO -- and How to Get It Right

The frustrating reality is that the right time to hire a COO is just before "trouble" appears.

Business News

COO of Embattled Theranos to Retire

The company is currently being investigated by several U.S. regulators.

Resumes & Interviewing

What to Look for When Hiring a COO

Hiring a COO can help streamline the company's processes but finding the perfect fit isn't easy.

Leadership

Stop Being a Jack-of-All-Trades. Join the Billion Dollar Unicorn Club.

All founders can be seen as either artists, entrepreneurs or managers. Often multitasking, they may need in time to choose to focus on their strengths.

Leadership

4 Common Traits of the Best Chief Operating Officers

The attributes of the greats of these oft-misunderstood leaders can provide examples for anyone.