Veteran executive search consultants say senior staffers should take on more responsibilities, burnish image and show real passion Executive recruiters Pat Friel and Elizabeth Humphrey Oct. 14, 2016 Question: What do I need to do in order to prepare myself to make the step from SVP to COO or CEO? Pat Friel Managing Partner Lochlin Partners The big obstacles that senior vice presidents face when looking to advance are lack of broad management skills and the perception of their capabilities based on their current role. A CEO usually has responsibility for leading the entire organization (and working with the board) and there are very few senior vice president roles… Read More