The COO’s Guide to Thriving in Chaos with Oscar Chavarria
Description
"What are we optimising for?"
In this engaging conversation, Oscar Chavarria, a seasoned Chief Operating Officer, shares his insights on optimizing operations, strategic planning, and the importance of communication in crisis management. He emphasizes the need for agility in business, the value of customer insights in product development, and the significance of continuous learning and curiosity. Oscar also discusses the challenges of being a COO, the balance between planning and thinking ahead, and the necessity of embracing imperfection. He concludes with personal reflections on growth, mentorship, and the importance of taking action.
Chapters
00:00 ">00:00 Navigating Operational Chaos
07:33 ">07:33 Crisis Management and Adaptability
13:44 ">13:44 Customer Insights and Product Development
21:22 ">21:22 Planning vs. Thinking Ahead
27:04 ">27:04 Embracing Imperfection
32:32 ">32:32 The Influence of Role Models
38:12 ">38:12 Learning from Unexpected Sources
United States
