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Course Overview

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a central pillar of organisational success — responsible for turning strategic vision into measurable results. In today’s environment of technological disruption, shifting global markets, and heightened stakeholder expectations, COOs must balance operational precision with strategic agility.

This comprehensive programme provides the knowledge and skills required to excel in modern operations leadership. Participants will explore advanced methods in process optimisation, strategic planning, financial control, digital transformation, and workforce leadership. The course focuses on developing the decision-making and analytical capabilities necessary to manage complex operations, lead large-scale initiatives, and align execution with corporate objectives.

By integrating practical tools, leadership frameworks, and strategic insights, participants will leave equipped to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and ensure long-term sustainability. This programme is ideal for leaders who wish to evolve from operational managers to visionary COOs capable of driving growth and transformation.

Objective:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the evolving responsibilities and strategic significance of the COO role.
• Design and implement effective operational strategies that align with business goals.
• Optimise performance through resource management and process improvement.
• Use data-driven insights and key performance indicators (KPIs) for decision-making.
• Lead digital transformation and automation to strengthen operational agility.
• Manage financial performance, budgets, and risk with confidence.
• Build and motivate high-performing teams across multiple business units.
• Lead organisational change and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Learning Outcomes / Application:
Participants will be able to apply strategic operational leadership to real-world contexts. They will possess the ability to enhance business efficiency, lead transformation, strengthen governance, and sustain competitive advantage as high-performing COOs or senior operations executives.

Course Outline

Day 1: The Strategic Role of the COO

Understanding the COO’s place in executive leadership.
Translating strategy into operational excellence.
Building alignment between strategic intent and execution.
Balancing innovation, governance, and accountability.

Day 2: Operational Excellence anled Process Optimisation

Principles of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Analysing and refining business processes for efficiency.
Resource planning, allocation, and capacity management.
Building resilient and adaptive operational systems.

Day 3: Financial Acumen and Risk Management for COOs

Key financial principles for operational decision-making.
Cost control, budgeting, and capital efficiency.
Identifying and mitigating enterprise risks.
Developing financial resilience and business continuity frameworks.

Day 4: Leading People and Change in Operations

Leading and empowering high-performing teams.
Effective communication and delegation in complex environments.
Managing organisational change and overcoming resistance.
Creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Day 5: The Future of Operations Leadership

Harnessing digital tools, automation, and AI in operations.
Data-driven decision-making and analytics for strategic insight.
Embedding sustainability and ESG in operational strategy.
Shaping the future-ready COO: trends, challenges, and opportunities.

Schedule & Fees

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Chief Operating Officers Programme

Date: 17 - 21 Nov 2025

Duration: 5 Days

Venue: Dubai

Price: $5,300

Chief Operating Officers Programme

Date: 17 - 21 Nov 2025

Duration: 5 Days

Venue: Dubai

Price: $ 5,300

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