My Books
How to be a Chief sustainability OffiCer - leading the transition to a sustainable organisation
The Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) has become a crucial member of leadership teams, deeply involved in shaping company strategy and enhancing operations across all areas. However, despite the abundance of sustainability frameworks, practical insights on implementing effective corporate sustainability strategies remain elusive and organisations struggle to transition in a meaningful and practical way.
How to be a Chief People OffiCer - ENABLING PEOPLE IN THE EVOLVING WORLD OF WORK
The role of Chief People Officer (CPO) is both crucial and challenging, spanning diverse disciplines from HR to strategy. Our book fills the knowledge gap, providing a comprehensive framework and support system for current and aspiring CPOs.
How to be a Chief Operating Officer - 16 DISCIPLINES FOR SUCCESS
Chief Operating Officer is one of the most complex senior management roles in organisations today. It embraces a range of disciplines, from Technology to Human Resources, from Legal to Risk. Yet, unlike other senior executive roles, there is no established framework or body of knowledge to support the COO.
How to be A Chief Risk Officer - A HANDBOOK FOR THE MODERN CRO
Dive into the extensive experience, background and knowledge of a 25-year veteran of the Risk industry. Learn from author and Chief Risk Officer Jennifer Geary as she shares her life story, practical advice, and skills you can bring into your own role as a CRO.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
‘A must-read guide for all aspiring COOs. Packed with practical insights and based on real life experiences, it gives a clear and powerful road map for this transformational organizational role’
Justin Forsyth, Deputy Executive Director, UNICEF
‘It is rare for a single book to command such breadth of expertise, practical insight and advice that is so easy to put into action. This is a consequence of the superb clarity of Jennifer’s writing, and the fact that she has earned her expertise – and the scars that come with it – from working on the business end of the stick for over twenty years.’
Mark Waddington, CEO, Hope and Homes for Children
‘This book takes one of the most frameless and unstructured roles in business today, and using personal experiences seeks to help others to demystify the role and deliver insight on how to be effective and successful. Insightful and extensive, a book I would have loved to have access to when I was starting out in my career.’
Pam Murphy, COO, Infor
‘An impressive read. De-codes the very tricky role of COO and inspires you on how to be a great one’
Niamh O’Keeffe, Author of “Your First 100 days” and founder of CEO Assist
‘The role of COO is a balancing act, and requires multiple hard and soft skills. This nifty handbook provides a shortcut to understand the critical skills required, and is filled with nuggets of practical and accessible advice.’
Sinead Mahon, Banking COO
‘Crisply written, clear and to the point’
Ben Brabyn, CEO, Level 39