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COO Forum®

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Building the

Modern Execution Engine.

We are a leadership platform that helps small and mid-market companies and organizations strengthen their operations teams and solve real execution challenges. 

Turning strategy into RESULTS since 2004.

We help you build your Modern Execution Engine now.

Build an AI-ready operations team

Scale the organization and systems for growth

Move from founder-led to leadership-team-led execution

Improve cross-functional accountability

Reduce execution drag during growth or change

Improve operating cadence and KPI discipline

Prepare your team to be more strategic oriented

Fix broken handoffs between sales, operations, and delivery

Build a high-performing culture that delivers results

What makes COO Forum the #1 Leadership Platform for Operations?

We were founded in 2004 with the mission of supporting operations leaders in driving better results in their businesses and career. Over the past 20 years, we have been at the leading edge of curating the best insights, impactful strategies and tools for operations executives and their teams. The achievements of the 1000's of past and current members are a testament to the value that we continue to deliver.

We were built for:

Organizations and Operations Leaders who want to thrive in tomorrow's economy by building robust, adaptable and scalable operations.

Our members come from many industries:

SaaS/IT Services, Manufacturing, B2B/B2C/B2G Services, Private Equity/Capital, Banking/Fintech, Nonprofit, and more.

Learn how others, both inside and outside your industry, are tackling similar challenges.

Bring us your execution challenges.

We will surround your operations leaders with peers, tools,

frameworks, facilitation, and the accountability to help them

move it forward.

Megan Shepherd

COO at SimVentions

Member since 2019

Josh Renicker

COO at Energy Access

Member since 2020

George Perez

President & COO at Specialty Machine

Member since 2023

Arrelle Anderson

CAO at Jacobsen Daniels

Member since 2013

How we deliver results:

Small Group Sessions

Bring your toughest challenges before our peer advisory panels in a confidential, high impact session. Our professional facilitators are trained to help participants identify the core issues affecting their outcomes and deliver new and actionable insights. Take your turn in the "hot seat" by participating in our exclusive issue-sharing process called The COO Arena.


Presenters/ Workshops

We host discussions and workshops with some of the world's best thought leaders around topics most important to operations executives. Members have access to live virtual, recorded, and online workshop content. 




Executive Sessions

Jump into our Executive Sessions to connect with members from across the organization. These 60-90 minute virtual sessions provide our members a confidential environment to share business challenges or discuss trending topics.




Resources

We provide our members with exclusive resources developed through our in-house expertise and in partnership with industry experts, academic researchers, authors  and thought leaders. 




Socials/ Meet-ups

Of course, our members love getting together across our community! 









1:1 Connections

We connect our members with other members working on similar challenges. Sometimes, you just need insight from a member who has worked through a similar challenge.  






Membership Levels

2026 Pricing

Purchase

$36 $25/MONTH*

*Auto-billed monthly

Benefits:

♦ Participate in exclusive COO Forum surveys and receive special reports during the year that keep you ahead of the curve

♦ Receive a monthly digital newsletter packed with special content designed to keep you informed on current and future operational trends, tools and insights

♦ Access a member directory to find members in your area, explore common interests or connect to discuss topics

♦ Show your commitment to continuous learning and development

♦ Receive 10% off special COO Forum Associate Member designated events

Ideal for:

♦ Senior to Executive Operations Leader

♦ Want to gain new insights

♦ Stay connected to new trends

♦ Show your commitment to learning

Apply

$3600*

*per year

Benefits:

♦ Confidential, small group peer sessions, led by a trained moderator (Chair), focused on driving member results

♦ World-class presentations designed for impact and immediate application on topics most relevant to Operations Executives

♦ Dive into your toughest challenges by leveraging our exclusive issue sharing process. You take your turn in our "hot seat".

♦ Exclusive resources developed by COO Forum and thought-leading partners designed to leverage the latest thinking in operations design, strategy and execution

♦ Participate in specially designed workshops, tailored to deliver hands-on experiences and immediate impact to your business and career

♦ Gain access and discounts to exclusive COO Forum and partner events

♦ Participate in exclusive COO Forum surveys and receive special reports during the year that keep you ahead of the curve

♦ Receive a monthly digital newsletter packed with special content designed to keep you informed on current and future operational trends, tools and insights

♦ Access a member directory to find members in your area, explore common interests or connect to discuss topics

Ideal for:

♦ Currently in the COO Role

♦ Working on near term business goals

♦ Need fresh approaches and tools

♦ Preparing for future growth

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Apply

$6600*

*per year

Benefits:

♦ 60 minute coaching sessions focused on a personalized goal template

♦ Complete the CEO-COO Alignment Index™ Report and action plan.

You receive all of the great benefits of the COO Forum Peer Membership.

Ideal for:

♦ Currently in the COO Role

♦ Working on near term business goals

♦ Need fresh insights and approaches

♦ Preparing for future growth

♦ Need accelerated results

♦ Want individualized support

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Trusted by 1000's of Operations Leaders since 2004.

A few of our member companies:

Don't go it alone this year.