COO
- Operating model design
- P&L ownership
- Cross-functional execution
- Board communication
Executive readiness, on your timeline
A seat at the top table. On a plan built for you.
Cimero measures where you stand against the Cimero framework for the role you want, then runs a personalized plan of 12, 18 or 24 months to close the gap.
Free · A few minutes · Results by email
The problem
Talent alone doesn't get you the seat.
01
Invisible gaps
Promotions to the C-suite are decided on gaps nobody tells you about.
02
Generic training
Leadership courses don't map to the specific role you're aiming for.
03
No accountability
Nobody holds you accountable, week after week, until you're ready.
How it works
From diagnosis to discipline.
- 1
Free assessment
Your current level, likely next roles, a high-level gap and a recommended timeframe. Results by email in minutes.
- 2
In-depth assessment
A 30-item questionnaire, a written interview, a work sample and anonymous feedback from three colleagues. Your baseline across six leadership dimensions, usually in about 10 days.
- 3
Your personalized plan
12, 18 or 24 months, sized to your gap at about 3 to 6 hours a week. Two or three applied projects inside your current job, with readings and practice to support them.
- 4
Weekly, monthly and quarterly accountability
Your week every Monday, a check-in every Friday, a one-page deliverable with written feedback every month and a re-measure against your baseline every quarter.
Pilot tracks
Choose the seat you're preparing for.
VP of Operations
- Process excellence at scale
- Supply chain and capacity planning
- Operational KPIs and cadence
- Building leadership benches
CFO
- Capital allocation strategy
- Investor and board relations
- Financial planning and risk
- Partnering with the CEO on strategy
More tracks coming soon.
What you're measured on
Six dimensions. Measured on evidence.
Strategy
decisions that set or change the direction of the business
Finance and P&L
owning budgets and results, and the financial judgment behind them
Target-role mastery
the core expertise your target role requires
Transformation
leading change across functions
Leading leaders
developing people who run teams of their own
Executive presence
earning trust with the CEO, the executive committee and the board
Each dimension is rated on four levels: Contributor, Area manager, Function leader and Company leader.
Sample scorecardIllustrative example. Not a real person or result.Target: COO
| Dimension | Today | Required for COO | Gap | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and P&L | Function leader | Company leader | 1 level | Owned a $40M division budget |
The program
In-depth assessment
USD 150 pilot price (regular USD 450)
- —Baseline across six dimensions
- —Anonymous feedback from three colleagues
- —Your program proposal: length and weekly hours
- —Your report in about 10 days
Credited 100% to your first program quarter if you enroll within 14 days.
Executive Readiness Program
12, 18 or 24 months, recommended by your assessment.
USD 1,200 per quarter. Taxes included. Cancel anytime.
- —Personalized development plan
- —Your week every Monday and a Friday check-in
- —Monthly deliverable with written feedback
- —Quarterly re-measure against your baseline
Results depend on your effort and your employer's decisions. We do not guarantee promotions, job offers or salary increases.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Who is this for?+
Directors and senior managers targeting a COO, VP of Operations or CFO role. Available to professionals worldwide, except where listed in our Terms.
How much time per week does it take?+
About 3 to 6 hours a week, set by your plan. Most of it is work you already do: the program runs on projects inside your current job.
Is it AI-only or is there human input?+
Both. Your assessment, report and development plan are produced by AI agents, and a Cimero reviewer checks paid reports and plans for quality before they reach you. We never share your data with employers and never sell it.
Is my data confidential?+
Yes. We never share your data or results with your employer or any prospective employer. We use trusted providers to process data for us, as our Privacy Policy explains.
What happens after the free assessment?+
You receive your report by email. If you want the full picture, you can take the in-depth assessment (USD 150 at the pilot price), which ends with a proposal for your program.
How long does the in-depth assessment take?+
About two hours of your time spread over a few days. Your report usually arrives in about 10 days, depending on how quickly your colleagues answer. If we take more than 21 days for reasons on our side, you get a full refund.
Will my colleagues' feedback be anonymous?+
Yes. Their answers are combined and never attributed to them by name. With fewer than three answers we share only general themes.
Can I cancel or get a refund?+
You can cancel the program anytime; it stops the next renewal. See our for the full rules.