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.

00:24 Miles Thurman, Chief of Staff at Spark Cognition

01:31 Understanding the Role of Chief of Staff in Different Organizations

03:28 The Importance of Leadership Alignment in an Organization

03:57 The Evolving Role of Chief of Staff in Corporate America

08:54 The Role of Chief of Staff in Product Launches and Sales Operations

12:12 The Challenges and Strategies of Sales in a Business

18:49 The Importance of Product Management in Business Development

23:44 The Role of Chief of Staff in Business Development and Channel Partnerships

26:10 Career Development and Future Prospects for Chiefs of Staff

28:12 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Chiefs of Staff

29:43 Conclusion

About The Author

Emily Sander is an ICF-certified leadership coach with more than 15 years of experience in the business world and the author of Hacking Executive Leadership. She’s been featured in several print publications, online articles, and podcasts, including CEO Today Magazine, Leading to Fulfillment, and Leadership Powered by Common Sense. 

Emily has a passion for helping business leaders reach their full potential. Go here to read her story from seasoned executive to knowledgeable coach. If you want to send Emily a quick message, then visit her contact page here.