• Leading change: The COO's role in building inclusive workplaces
    Mar 18 2025

    In episode 5 of our ‘The Rise of the COO podcast’, we delve into the pivotal role COOs play in championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within their organisations, From shaping inclusive cultures to embedding equity into operational models, this conversation explores how leaders can make DEI an integral part of their strategy.

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    23 mins
  • Shaping tomorrow: the future of operations
    Feb 10 2025

    In episode 4 of our ‘The Rise of the COO podcast’, we explore how COOs can shape the future of operations in an increasingly dynamic world. From leveraging technology, digital innovation, and AI to rethinking operational models with agility and customer-centricity at their core.

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    25 mins
  • Owning the net zero challenge as COO
    Nov 7 2024

    In episode 3 of our ‘The Rise of the COO podcast’ we have an honest conversation about the COO’s role in leading the charge toward net zero. We talk through real, practical strategies for how COOs can manage the energy transition while keeping their business running smoothly.

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    21 mins
  • Mastering the modern COO role: risk, data, communications and the power of AI
    Oct 11 2024

    In episode 2 of our ‘The Rise of the COO podcast’ we dive into some important topics including; How COOs can effectively manage Risk and Controls, unlock the potential of Data, Digital, and AI, and master the art of communication—all while exploring the qualities that make a COO truly successful in today’s world.

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    27 mins
  • Workforce of the future: skills and capabilities that will make COOs and their teams successful in tomorrow’s world
    Sep 5 2024

    In episode one of our ‘The Rise of the COO podcast’ we talk about ‘Workforce of the future', exploring expert perspectives from our clients and Baringa leaders around how COOs can shape the future of work in response to disruption in the workplace, creating an environment to unlock more human potential and balancing the short term need for operational efficiency and cost reduction versus the long term need for talent development and attraction.

    Hosted by Mansi Patel, Capabilities Sector Leader and COO Network Sponsor at Baringa, we're joined by experts Havana Abid, SVP, Global Finance & Operations at Pearson Plc and Laura McKim, Partner, expert in People, Talent and Change at Baringa.

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    36 mins