The role of the c o o is often misunderstood. It can mean so many different things in so many different types of companies. The single biggest myth is that there is a single coo roll, it's highly dependent on the size of the company and what industry or vertical they're operating in. A lot of folks are going to find this episode incredibly illuminating,. Whether you have goals to some day take on a c o o roll, or you're a founder who might be deciding to bring this person into the sea suite.
Our guest is Sara Clemens, most recently COO of Twitch and former COO of Pandora.
In this interview, we explore the nuances of the COO role, which can vary drastically across different companies. We cover:
- The three main COO archetypes and which sorts of folks are best suited for those roles.
- The tactical elements of being a COO, including Sara’s advice for what good strategy actually looks like, and how to truly create a no-blame culture.
- Sara’s lessons on keeping pace as a company doubles in size, including her tips on sketching out “decision rights.”
- Guidance for CEOs considering bringing on a COO to the executive suite.
You can follow Sara on Twitter at @ClemensSara
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