COO Course Q&A: Is this the right next step for you?
Stepping into the COO role can feel ambiguous, high-pressure, and hard to benchmark. Many COOs learn in role, without a clear playbook or peer support.
Join us for a live, open Q&A to help you decide whether the COO Course is the right next step for you! 💡
This session is designed for first-time COOs, and senior operations leaders (Heads of -, Directors of -, VPs of - Ops) who see COO as their next step. You're wanting clarity on what the programme actually covers, how it works, and what outcomes participants see in practice.
Expect a short overview followed by plenty of time for honest questions and straight answers.
By the end of this session, you’ll…
🔍 Understand the focus of the COO Course, including key skills, format, and guest contributors
🧠 Hear real examples of how past participants have applied what they learned
🧭 Decide with confidence whether this is the right investment for you right now
You should join us if you’re…
✅ Exploring whether the COO Course is a good fit for your role or next step
✅ A COO or Head of Ops (or similar) wanting to increase your impact at exec level
✅ An aspiring COO seeking clarity on what the role really requires
✅ Someone who wants transparency on time commitment, outcomes, and value before applying
However, you’re unlikely to benefit if…
🚫 You’ve already decided to enrol and don’t need more information
🚫 You’re looking for a teaching or tactical ops session
🚫 You’re very early in your ops career without COO-level scope or ambition
Event details 📝
Welcome
COO Course overview
Why the COO Course
What the COO Course covers (and what it doesn’t)
The logistics (the who, what, when, where, how)
Who it’s best suited for, and when to do it
Outcomes past participants typically see
Live Q&A
Next steps and key dates
This session will be recorded, including the Q&A. If you’d prefer any part of your question or comment to be kept off the recording, just let us know (either during or right after the session) and we’ll make sure it’s edited out.
Meet your facilitator 👋
Bre McQuade
Director of Operations and Experience @ Operations Nation
Bre is the Director of Operations and Experience at Operations Nation and Lead Facilitator of the COO Course.
She is passionate about helping organisations and people flourish sustainably by putting systems and people at the centre. Known for her collaborative and empathetic approach, Bre blends data, strategy, and detail with a deep focus on connection, development, and empowerment.
"Bre and the ON Team manage this journey with incredible thoughtfulness and creates a vibrant safe space to share and learn. Wednesdays became my favourite days and it felt so empowering to be able to bring back something into my work every single week!" - Ilaria Barbon, COO
"Shout-out to Charlene Chen and Bre McQuade (course facilitators) and the rest of the cohort for a great experience. It's not a surprise that a course developed and run by COOs is well-organized and professionally delivered!" - Scott Caltagirone, COO
About Operations Nation
Operations Nation is the go-to community for startup and scaleup operators in Europe.
Built by and for operations leaders, ON provides resources, peer connection, and industry-shaping events to elevate the role of Operations across the tech ecosystem.
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