How to be a Chief Operating Officer: 16 Disciplines for Success Paperback – July 5, 2017

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.

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.

I liked this book particularly because it shares real life experience, and has some very good focus points, next steps (like the good-to-great recommendations) and things to watch out for. Gives a great overall scope of the COO and plenty of advise without trying to dictate a course of action. Leads the reader to other relevant materials.As a follow on book, I’d like to see one that digs into details of a ‘day in the life of a COO’.

Great weekend book to either sharpen the saw or gain new insight into key considerations, questions and focus topics a COO should address. Found it useful as both to sharpen my skills and insight as well as learn new ways of seeing things across the enterprise as a COO.

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.

"How to be a Chief Operating Officer" takes a very complex, overwhelming position and breaks it down into manageable pieces. It is very simply written and will guide you to success in your role as COO. Although I read this book cover to cover, it is an also an excellent reference guide for assistance in trouble areas and to take successful areas to the next level. You will rate yourself in key areas, allowing you to start off with a clear vision of the many hats you will need to wear, and your level of comfort in these key areas. Jennifer then walks you through each role, with concise information, including pitfalls to watch for. This is a must read for every COO.

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