Note: while this playbook is geared specifically for COO’s, it can be applied to any hire who is onboarding your company.
This is your map in navigating how to be the best COO at [COMPANY NAME]!
While it's normal to create a 30-60-90 day plan with your CEO, the first thirty days in particular are especially critical. This is because as you start out, the first thirty days are the most precious time you have to begin the mind-melding process with your CEO and create deep trust between the two of you.
To break it down into several steps, a criteria for success looks something like this:
Depending on the company you've joined, your criteria may be slightly different from what’a outlined above, but there shouldn't be too much variation. This is because the COO role is one where you are an extension of your CEO.
That means if, for example, the CEO was to suddenly take a leave of absence, you become the directly responsible individual (DRI) in knowing how they think, act, and make decisions.
This might seem like a tall order. Luckily, there's a very easy way to start the mind-melding process.
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Onboard yourself in 30 Days (for COOs)
Onboard yourself in 30 Days (for All team members)
Hire, onboard and work with an EA
Run efficient meetings that don’t suck
Running an effective All Hands Meeting
SOP: Do It, Document & Delegate
How to use the Agreement Tracker
How to hire & onboard your dream team
How to Give Feedback to your Team
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