How a CTO Can Use Red Teams to Transform Decision-Making

Описание: SparkCognition's Chief of Staff, Miles Thurman, talks about the ups and downs of guiding tech teams and the nitty-gritty of board meetings. He and Emily compare notes on preparing new execs for high-stakes decisions and share stories about how they each worked with their sales and sales ops teams to boost revenue. Other topics include: using red teams for decision-making, board meeting Q&A prep, and shifting from a product-driven to service-driven org.

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SparkCognition’s Website: https://www.sparkcognition.com/

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Time Stamps:
00:24 Miles Thurman, Chief of Staff at Spark Cognition
01:31 Understanding the Role of Chief of Staff in Different Organizations
03:28 The Importance of Leadership Alignment in an Organization
03:57 The Evolving Role of Chief of Staff in Corporate America
08:54 The Role of Chief of Staff in Product Launches and Sales Operations
12:12 The Challenges and Strategies of Sales in a Business
18:49 The Importance of Product Management in Business Development
23:44 The Role of Chief of Staff in Business Development and Channel Partnerships
26:10 Career Development and Future Prospects for Chiefs of Staff
28:12 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Chiefs of Staff
29:43 Conclusion