need to consolidate it.Take the positives and reinforce them, using them as totems for the way things are going to operate in the future. If the culture is optimised—already strong and aligned positively towards the achievement of the organisation’s goals—you’ll have to work within it. Contrary to what you might think, this is not always the easiest scenario for a new COO. In this case, it’s you who has to be malleable, who must flex your style to work within a new context. Otherwise, your thoughts and ideas won’t be accepted.

