Why COO is the most fluid role in the C-Suite — Sara Clemens, former COO of Twitch & Pandora

In Depth

Our guest is Sara Clemens, most recently COO of Twitch and former COO of Pandora.

In this interview, we explore the nuances of the COO role, which can vary drastically across different companies. We cover:

• The three main COO archetypes and which sorts of folks are best suited for those roles.
• The tactical elements of being a COO, including Sara’s advice for what good strategy actually looks like, and how to truly create a no-blame culture.
• Sara’s lessons on keeping pace as a company doubles in size, including her tips on sketching out “decision rights.”
• Guidance for CEOs considering bringing on a COO to the executive suite.

You can follow Sara on Twitter at @ClemensSara

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