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Chief Everything Officer

I wrote Chief Everything Officer originally for myself as a collection of my key learnings from my years as a small organisation CEO. It was designed to be a reference point where I could look up a topic, remind myself of what I had learned, and support my growth as a leader. I decided to publish it to help other leaders new to the role and those facing new situations. 

It does not need to be read cover to cover (although you are more than welcome to do so) - it is intended to be more of a field guide that you can dip in and out of depending on your need. The book is a summary of key information and advice based on my own experiences - there are many references to other books written by experts that go into much more depth on each topic that you can explore where you have the interest and the time.
 

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Handbook description

Small organisation leaders are less Chief Executive Officers, and more Chief Everything Officers. With tiny budgets and teams, they have huge responsibility and huge impact. More than 99% of UK companies and 96% of UK charities are classified as small organisations.

‘Chief Everything Officer’ is a field guide for all leaders of micro and small organisations. It is an accompaniment for leaders in all aspects of their role: from looking after themselves to avoid burnout; applying to the right position; strategic and operational matters; and their smooth transition out. It is a practice guide full of detailed information and how-tos that can be implemented straight after reading. It has been written by a small organisation leader for small organisation leaders.
 

Contents

INTRODUCTION
- The role of a CEO


PART 1: INNER LIFE 
- Know yourself
- Manage your stress 

- Look after yourself

- A note on being good enough
- A note on being a young CEO


PART 2: CEO-ING
- Acquiring a new job
- Transitioning
- Strategy
- Culture
- Management
- Development 
- Managing crises


PART 3: OPERATIONS
- Finance
- Compliance
- Income generation
- Managing risk
- Communications 


PART 4: MOVING ON
- Succession planning
- Know when to leave
- Effective handover

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Where to buy

‘Chief Everything Officer’ is available in paperback and e-book formats at most major book retailers, including the following:

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