"The problem is that most [#CEOs*] run their businesses in their heads." A 30-year investing veteran...
...from the PE space (primarily tech)
struck me when he said said this recently.
I thought:
Damn, he's right.
I see this all the time.
🟥🟥🟥 THE PROBLEM 🟥🟥🟥
The 'source of truth' isn't established across the org.
Autonomy is restricted - the CEO* is a bottleneck.
Clarity requires many question/answer cycles.
Coordination down the ranks is stunted.
Execution is suboptimal.
Outcomes suffer.
🟨🟨🟨 WHY IT HAPPENS 🟨🟨🟨
Business Operations
(reporting, metrics, systems, reviews, etc)
→ Takes time & discipline.
→ Isn't always fun or engaging.
→ Doesn't tie directly to in-quarter results.
It's not Urgent + Priority.
But it creates value. Period.
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When a PE firm takes ownership of a company
making this happen is one of the first things they do.
Why?
Because it is CERTAIN to improve performance.
So why aren't you doing this now?
It doesn't have to be so hard.
Get help.
🟩🟩🟩 ACTION 🟩🟩🟩
If you're a #CEO who wants to capture that value
by improving your operational governance
there's a structured process to do so
▶️ REACH OUT ◀️
and we can discuss what this looks like
with an independent Operating Partner (iOP)
*NOTE: You can #CEO with any functional leader.
CRO, CPO, GM, etc.
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