by Armstrong Wolfe | Feb 13, 2021 | POV
“The ambiguous nature of the business manager’s role means that my views and conclusions have an equal likelihood of meeting with disagreement as agreement from readers.” I set up Armstrong Wolfe in 2011, moving forward in a challenging market that was struggling...
by Armstrong Wolfe | Feb 1, 2021 | AW 500, POV
Empathetic leadership – training – creativity = Enhanced productivity, cultural allegiance and moral The January iCOOC forums focused on workforce planning and productivity. The importance of training was acknowledged by all. Conversely, training as part of a...
by Armstrong Wolfe | Jan 31, 2021 | AW, POV
“I Need A Change Agent” “I need a change agent” was one of the first comments Bill Winters (CEO, Standard Chartered Bank) noted to David Whiteing, then at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. This statement and not ‘I need a COO’ were key in shaping David’s thoughts as to...
by Armstrong Wolfe | Jan 29, 2021 | POV, AW 500
Key points drawn from a series of five COO Cluster Calls undertaken in January 2021 to support the North American, UK and Asia Capital Markets and Asset Management COO communities. Total attendees: 61 COOs, 37 companies, 12 countries Part 1 of a 3-webinar series in Q1...
by Armstrong Wolfe | Jan 27, 2021 | AW, POV
Being a COO is a stepping stone to a successful career Noun: Stepping stone a raised stone used singly or in a series as a place on which to step when crossing a stream or muddy area an action or event that helps one to make progress towards a specified goal I met...