roles

Primary Role:

Oversees day-to-day operational activities within an organization

Reporting Relations:

Typically reports to the COO or CEO

Decision Making Authority:

Considerable operational decision-making authority

Stratigic Planning

Participates in operational strategy and its execution

Team Management:

Oversees operational teams and departments

Meeting Involvment:

Leads operational meetings and strategy sessions

Project Management:

Responsible for operational project oversight

Communication:

Oversees operational communication within the organization

Professional Development:

Focuses on operational management and process improvement

Primary Role:

Senior executive role, overseeing a specific division or function

Reporting Relations:

Reports to CEO or higher executive level

Decision Making Authority:

High level, strategic decisions within their area

Stratigic Planning

Integral to strategic planning in their area of responsibility

Team Management:

Manages a large team or department

Meeting Involvment:

Leads meetings within their area of responsibility

Project Management:

May oversee strategic projects within their area

Communication:

Responsible for high-level communication within their area

Professional Development:

Focuses on leadership and management skills in their domain

Primary Role:

Leads organization's strategic planning and execution

Reporting Relations:

Reports to CEO or executive board

Decision Making Authority:

High-level strategic decision-making

Stratigic Planning

Leads the overall strategic planning process

Team Management:

Manages a strategic planning team or department

Meeting Involvment:

Often leads strategic planning meetings

Project Management:

Oversees strategic initiatives and projects

Communication:

Central to articulating and disseminating the strategic vision

Professional Development:

Enhances skills in strategic thinking and leadership