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The Bridge Builder COO: Turning Stakeholder Complexity into Competitive Advantage

August 4, 2026
10:00 – 11:30 AM ET
August 13, 2026
10:00 – 11:30 AM ET

Event details

COO Excellence introduces an exclusive virtual forum for COOs…

Today’s COO operates at the center of an increasingly complex web of internal and external stakeholders. Capital allocation, technology adoption, workforce constraints, regulatory scrutiny, supply chain fragility, and rising customer expectations all sit outside thhe COO’s direct authority — yet determine operational success.

How do leading COOs turn this complexity into advantage?

Performance is no longer driven by control alone. It is driven by alignment. We invite you to join a select group of COOs for an exclusive, virtual forum to discuss stakeholder engagement in the new world. In this candid, peer-driven session, you will gain:

  • A sharper lens on which stakeholder relationships truly drive value
  • Practical approaches to strengthening alignment across CFO, CIO/CTO, CHRO, and CMO partnerships
  • Strategies to proactively manage external stakeholders and reduce execution friction
  • A structured tool to recalibrate where you invest time and influence.

Summary

This is an invitation-only conversation designed for peer exchange – candid, practical, and immediately applicable. If stakeholder complexity is consuming more of your time but yielding diminishing returns, this forum is for you. Seats are limited to ensure meaningful discussion. Register your interest now to secure your place and gain early access to the insights shaping the COO Agenda

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