How a CTO Can Use Red Teams to Transform Decision-Making

SparkCognition's Chief of Staff, Miles Thurman, talks about the ups and downs of guiding tech teams and the nitty-gritty of board meetings. He and Emily compare notes on preparing new execs for high-stakes decisions and share stories about how they each worked with their sales and sales ops teams to boost revenue. Other topics include: using red teams for decision-making, board meeting Q&A prep, and shifting from a product-driven to service-driven org.Links Mentioned:SparkCognition’s WebsiteFree Resources:Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff ToolkitGet in touch with Emily:Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily WHO AM I?If we haven’t met before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want. Time Stamps:00:24 Miles Thurman, Chief of Staff at Spark Cognition01:31 Understanding the Role of Chief of Staff in Different Organizations03:28 The Importance of Leadership Alignment in an Organization03:57 The Evolving Role of Chief of Staff in Corporate America08:54 The Role of Chief of Staff in Product Launches and Sales Operations12:12 The Challenges and Strategies of Sales in a Business18:49 The Importance of Product Management in Business Development23:44 The Role of Chief of Staff in Business Development and Channel Partnerships26:10 Career Development and Future Prospects for Chiefs of Staff28:12 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Chiefs of Staff29:43 Conclusion