
Unlocking The Potential Of The Second In Command
In 40% of all companies, The Chief Operating Officer (COO) holds an essential role as the right-hand man to the CEO, often being referred to as the CEO’s secret weapon. As second in command, the COO acts as the CEO’s partner or other half. The partnership is meant to be the perfect pairing in which the COO works to improve the CEOs effectiveness and skills by complimenting them with unique talents of their own. The COO’s job is crucial as they are there to step in when the CEO cannot manage the workload single-handedly. As second in command, the COO takes on a lot of responsibility, however, in many cases they are ill-equipped with the training needed to take on their responsibilities. High-pressure situations and inadequate training to handle them…