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Beschreibung

In today's fast-moving business world, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) plays a critical yet often misunderstood role. Nathan Bennett and Stephen A. Miles's Riding Shotgun: The Role of the COO offers a deep dive into what it takes to succeed as a second-in-command.

This insightful book explores how COOs support CEOs, drive strategy, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Drawing from real-world examples and extensive research, Bennett and Miles uncover the unique challenges and opportunities of the job. Whether you're a current or aspiring COO, a CEO looking to strengthen your leadership team, or simply curious about executive dynamics, this book provides valuable takeaways.

With engaging storytelling and practical insights, Riding Shotgun breaks down the different types of COOs, the skills required to excel in the role, and how businesses can leverage this position for long-term success. It's a must-read for anyone interested in leadership, corporate strategy, and the power of effective teamwork at the highest levels of an organization.

In today's fast-moving business world, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) plays a critical yet often misunderstood role. Nathan Bennett and Stephen A. Miles's Riding Shotgun: The Role of the COO offers a deep dive into what it takes to succeed as a second-in-command.

This insightful book explores how COOs support CEOs, drive strategy, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Drawing from real-world examples and extensive research, Bennett and Miles uncover the unique challenges and opportunities of the job. Whether you're a current or aspiring COO, a CEO looking to strengthen your leadership team, or simply curious about executive dynamics, this book provides valuable takeaways.

With engaging storytelling and practical insights, Riding Shotgun breaks down the different types of COOs, the skills required to excel in the role, and how businesses can leverage this position for long-term success. It's a must-read for anyone interested in leadership, corporate strategy, and the power of effective teamwork at the highest levels of an organization.

Über den Autor

Nathan Bennett is a professor and the faculty director of the executive MBA program at in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. His research, writing, and teaching focus on issues in leadership, innovation, and change management.

Stephen A. Miles is the Founder and CEO of The Miles Group and one of the world's foremost executive coaches to CEOs and COOs. For over two decades, Stephen has advised top leaders and boards on CEO succession, executive development, and board dynamics. He co-leads The New CEO Program at Melbourne Business School and is a widely published thought leader and podcast host. His work is featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, HBR, and Fortune, and he frequently collaborates with Stanford GSB on leadership research.

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. The Second in Command
2. One Title, Many Jobs: How Companies Deploy the COO
3. Understanding Each of the Seven Types of COO
4. When Is It Time to Add a COO to the Team
5. Finding the Right COO
6. Getting the COO Off to a Fast Start
7. Why COOs Fail
8. How COOs Navigate C-Suite Complexity
9. Tomorrow's COO: Leadership in an Era of Perpetual Transformation
Notes
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Fachbereich: Management
Genre: Importe, Wirtschaft
Rubrik: Recht & Wirtschaft
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: Einband - fest (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9781503645226
ISBN-10: 1503645223
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Bennett, Nathan
Miles, Stephen A.
Auflage: Third Edition
Hersteller: Stanford University Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 238 x 163 x 28 mm
Von/Mit: Nathan Bennett (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 28.07.2026
Gewicht: 0,584 kg
Artikel-ID: 135928235