Author Archives: JRG Partners Editorial Staff

A Strategic Stepping Stone to the Corner Office Succession planning is one of the board’s most critical responsibilities. Yet, in many organizations, the conversation around CEO succession happens too late—or lacks structure entirely. One of the most effective ways to build a pipeline for future CEOs is to strategically position the Chief Operating Officer (COO) as a potential successor from.

When a company is preparing to hire a Chief Operating Officer (COO), the stakes are high—not just for the CEO and management team, but also for the board of directors. The COO plays a critical role in translating strategy into execution, and their success can dramatically affect enterprise value.

Why Betting on Potential Might Be the Best Move You Make In today’s ultra-competitive business landscape, finding a seasoned, transformational Chief Operating Officer (COO) is becoming increasingly challenging—and expensive. More importantly, sometimes that seasoned candidate isn’t the right one for your business.

Culture as the Core Infrastructure of Your Organization In today’s high-stakes business environment, culture isn’t a soft concept—it’s the invisible architecture on which your organization runs. Much like an operating system dictates how hardware and software interact, your company’s culture defines how decisions are made, how people collaborate, and how problems get solved.

In every company, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the architect of execution —the person who turns vision into operational reality. But while the title is the same , the playbook differs greatly depending on the industry. Understanding these distinctions is critical for boards, CEOs, and investors looking to make the right COO hire for their business model .