First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 25, 2012

Lunch is available at the CPO Galley. We had lunch on the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point in Charleston a couple of days ago. There was an announcement over the speaker inviting all to lunch. It was simple: “Now hear this. That is all.” ” I never served in our military, but I remember this phrasing from [.].

CPO 103

CPO Tips Blog 103

HR Digest

MAY 3, 2021

What advice can a renowned CPO give to aspiring talent? These were only some of the questions The HR Digest discussed with Laurie Havanec, EVP & CPO at CVS Health. How to create the future of work? What is the role of HR executives in upskilling the workforce?

Quality 64

Quality CPO Health Care Learning-by-Doing 64

HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

” Katya Laviolette, CPO of 1Password! Pushed to resolve issues faster amidst an ever-evolving economic and political landscape, both at the company and employee level, an emphasis on direct feedback will drive more thoughtful solutions with quicker resolutions.

Leadership 109

Leadership Diversity CPO Career 109

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The HR Digest: What challenges are you facing while working as a CPO at Otis? We aspire to create an environment where colleagues feel safe to truly express themselves and to raise risks and concerns. How are you planning to manage these challenges?

Diversity 52

Diversity Commitment CPO Globalization 52

CEO Insider

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Think about some of the challenges we’re experiencing as we make our way through 2023. High-profile layoffs, volatile markets, a protracted war, supply chain and climate disruptions, political unrest, weak signals of recovery (e.g.,

Supply Chain 116

Supply Chain Magazine Politics Marketing 116

CEO Insider

MAY 17, 2023

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly present in decision-making, it is vital to recognize its limitations. AI algorithms can analyze data and patterns to make predictions and recommendations, but they cannot replicate critical thinking, empathy, and a deep understanding of the perspectives of others.

Magazine 122

Magazine Chief Operating Officer CPO Operations 122

CEO Insider

JANUARY 3, 2023

The hospitality industry is highly competitive, so it’s important that it moves with the times. Additionally, customer expectations are always shifting based on new technologies that are introduced. Obsolete systems will have a negative impact on your bottom line.

Industry 128

Industry Technology Hotels Magazine 128

CEO Insider

JULY 26, 2022

Organizations are witnessing a record wave of cyber-attacks and whether it’s data breaches, ransomware attacks, fraud or espionage, a common theme seems to be emerging — threat actors are increasingly targeting identities instead of targeting systems.

Magazine 145

Magazine Report System Organization 145

CEO Insider

JUNE 9, 2023

“A Stanford study of 1,100 companies found that organizations promoting collaboration among their employees were five times more likely to be high performing.

Magazine 111

Magazine Efficiency Quality Innovation 111

CEO Insider

MAY 6, 2023

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan and David M. Solomon, CEO of the Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs make the list as Business Chief looks at the top 100 highest-paid CEOs in the United States. Here, CEOWORLD magazine takes a look at the top 100 highest-paid CEOs in the United States in 2022.

Chief Executive Officer 105

Chief Executive Officer CEO Execution Magazine 105

CEO Insider

MARCH 19, 2022

Extensive research has shown that the characteristics of CEOs can have a large impact on the life and performance of an organization. For better or worse, an organization eventually starts to resemble the leader at the top and adopt their leadership style.

Leadership Styles 138

Leadership Styles CEO Company Magazine 138

CEO Insider

APRIL 1, 2022

Most business decisions are made using an organization’s structured data, such as sales numbers, revenue, and growth in specific areas. However, this data doesn’t tell you what makes customers tick and how to retain, attract and please customers.

Power 137

Power Magazine Chief Procurement Officer Chief Operating Officer 137

CEO Insider

JULY 2, 2022

Fully 62% of business leaders say their companies need to do more to protect data, according to KPMG. Surveys show more consumers are worried about unlawful data sharing, such as through online advertising, than data breaches.

Advertising 128

Advertising Magazine How To Survey 128

CEO Insider

JUNE 6, 2023

A recent McKinsey article titled “Actions the Best CEO’s are taking in 2023,” showed a renewed focus by CEO’s on performance, citing clear intent to automate work and reduce administrative burden in the hopes of making work easier to do.

Productivity 94

Productivity Products McKinsey Magazine 94

CEO Insider

MARCH 19, 2022

It’s understandable if business leaders feel ready for some respite from the turmoil and challenges of leading organisations during the past few years; first Brexit caused untold headaches, then COVID-19 struck, now we are facing the disruption of global supply chains and the threat of a new war across Europe.

Supply Chain 131

Supply Chain Magazine Globalization Execution 131

CEO Insider

JUNE 7, 2022

Inflation, regulation, and supply chain shortages make it difficult for companies to compete while operating at the intersection of ESG and corporate stewardship. Sometimes, I visualize corporate board members playing the game Twister as they attempt to avoid collapse while managing rules which can have unintended consequences.

Supply Chain 116

Supply Chain Magazine Operations Company 116

CEO Insider

JUNE 22, 2022

Your company taking a stance on a social issue won’t yield a perfect outcome. Committing to a social cause means being in league with others who are imperfect and, in some way, for reasons fair or unfair, offends someone else. No person or organization is perfect. If your organization doesn’t take a stance […].

Company 110

Company Magazine Commitment Organization 110

CEO Insider

MARCH 16, 2023

Which companies have the strongest reputations within and across industries?

Innovation 130

Innovation Company Reputation Magazine 130

CEO Insider

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A busy solo parent to two twins, renovating a house in which her parents can live, and coaching professional athletes on their performance mindset doesn’t leave a lot of room for Bulls Performance Coach Dr. Wendy Borlabi to entertain writing a book. But when she met Chicago sports reporter Annie Costabile on an interview, they […].

Books 98

Books Magazine Sports Report 98

CEO Insider

JUNE 28, 2022

The pandemic has led to an undeniable awareness of the need for a new C-suite leader, the CHO or the Chief Health Officer. This has been driven by the recognition of the importance of employee health for engagement, productivity, and risk management, along with lowering healthcare insurance costs. At the same time, more and more […].

Magazine 105

Magazine Insurance Risk Management Cost 105

CEO Insider

APRIL 11, 2022

Do you know how many of your leaders are getting up at 4am in order to ‘get their work done’ before the day’s meeting frenzy begins? It’s likely to be more than you think. Or perhaps not – perhaps you’re also trying this tactic to get on top of your meeting overload? This is an […].

Magazine 109

Magazine Tactics CPO Merchandising 109

CEO Insider

APRIL 14, 2022

Resiliency, trust, and connecting through a shared sense of purpose. Which metrics do you like to use when presenting to your Board of Directors or adjusting your strategic plan? In addition to the usual financials, I find it interesting to ask fellow business leaders about the bellwethers they monitor. For me, it’s the Edelman Trust […].

CEO 98

CEO Strategic Planning Magazine Metrics 98

CEO Insider

APRIL 13, 2023

The accumulation of wealth is one thing, and the management of wealth is another both of them are complementary. As your wealth increases, you have more financial resources at your disposal. You might not have any problem managing your finances initially, but with time, you will most likely.

Magazine 52

Magazine Finance Resources Chief Procurement Officer 52

CEO Insider

MARCH 28, 2023

The question of how much you expect from the company in terms of money is crucial. It is a sign that the interview went well, and people are now thinking about what they must do to keep you and engage you with their team. So, in any case, it shouldn’t make you feel uncomfortable.

Magazine 52

Magazine Chief Procurement Officer Chief Operating Officer Team 52

CEO Insider

MARCH 16, 2023

OCEAN is an acronym for Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. These five factors are basic for those looking for new employees to work for them. The OCEAN test is a personality test commonly used for the career sector. We could say these are some important soft skills.

Magazine 52

Magazine Career Skills Chief Procurement Officer 52

CEO Insider

MARCH 14, 2023

I founded Clio in 2008, just as the global economy was reeling from the Great Recession. I was a young entrepreneur with big dreams and even bigger ambitions, and—despite the economic challenges—I saw an immense opportunity in cloud technology as a transformative innovation.

CEO 52

CEO Magazine Entrepreneur Operations 52

CEO Insider

MARCH 9, 2023

The question of where you see yourself in the next five years is a good sign that the company is looking seriously at you. But what should your answer be? To figure that out, you have to understand what is hidden behind this question, so let’s see what this is really all about.

Goal 52

Goal Magazine Company CPO 52

CEO Insider

OCTOBER 13, 2022

As a professional recruiter, I interview 100’s of job seekers, and the pursuit of well-being and balance is top of their list. Everyone wants it. Fair enough. I too, quest for that elusive perfect balance… as I write on a Sunday at 5 am. But it is my balance and choice. It is also my […].

Magazine 59

Magazine Chief Procurement Officer Chief Operating Officer CPO 59

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

At a typical firm, the enterprise risk management team is eager enough to point out the many risks that a Chief Procurement Officer or Chief Supply Chain Officer faces but the risk team is often reluctant to join the CPO or CSCO's team to tackle those risks directly.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Chief Procurement Officer Risk Management Management 8

CEO Insider

APRIL 11, 2022

There is no doubt that CEOs are an integral part of every organization. They play a key role in strategic planning and decision making which further shapes the direction of the business. Although the Chief Executive Officer is also considered the highest-ranking member of any firm, it is the vast range of duties in his […].

CEO 52

CEO Chief Executive Officer Strategic Planning Magazine 52

CEO Insider

MARCH 24, 2022

Hybrid work is all the rage lately – initially out of necessity, but now out of flexibility and preference. When businesses moved to remote work in 2020, it was a stressful period of time when they needed to figure out how best to continue on with work while not in person. Since then, all businesses […].

Succession 52

Succession Management Magazine Stress 52