Think Like a COO: 10 Strategic Prompts for Project Leaders

Hard questions, smart strategy, and the next level of leadership—powered by The TBS Method™

You're not just checking boxes. You're managing impact, anticipating roadblocks, and making the call when it counts.

Think Like a COO is a short guide to help project professionals step into true strategic leadership. Through 10 high-impact prompts, this resource helps you operate like a Chief Operating Officer, whether or not that's your title.

WHAT'S INSIDE:

✅ 10 Prompts to Elevate Your Thinking
From risk awareness to scalable systems, these prompts help you lead beyond the task list and align your work to business outcomes.

✅ Break Down the "Why" Behind the Work
You'll start asking better questions and making smarter decisions because "busy" isn't always "productive."

✅ Real Talk on Strategic Leadership
Each prompt includes insight into how COOs think and how PMs can adopt the same mindset right where you are.

✅ The TBS Method™ in Action
Use this resource to apply core principles of my framework: Think Strategically, Build Confidently, and Structure for Success.

✅ A Daily Practices, Not Just a One-Time Read
This isn't a checklist. It's a mindset shift. Keep it handy, and use it every time you are in the weeds, facing a fork in the road, or leading a critical project.

IDEAL FOR:

• Project managers ready to lead with more influence and foresight, who want to be seen as trusted partners - not just task managers
• Professionals stepping into cross-functional or operational leadership
• Unofficial PMs who manage projects without the formal title (yet)
• Existing project managers who want to revisit the fundamentals with a more strategic lens
• Anyone in the "middle space" between project execution and executive strategy
• Aspiring COOs or strategic operators building their decision-making muscle

PRODUCT DETAILS:

• Format: Digital PDF
• Instant access after download
• Includes 10 strategic prompts + insights for deeper application
• Created by Tanesha B. Scott, Strategic Project Manager + Creator of The TBS Method™

ABOUT THE CREATOR:

Tanesha B. Scott is a Strategic Project Manager, educator, and creator of the TBS Method™—a proven framework that helps professionals Think Strategically, Build Confidently, and Structure for Success. With over a decade of experience in finance, operations, and cross-functional leadership, she brings real-world insights to project professionals ready to grow. Through her consulting firm, TBS Projects + Consulting, and her newsletter, The PM Shift, Tanesha has helped hundreds of professionals transition into project management with clarity and confidence.

Her mission is simple:
Help professionals lead projects—not just manage tasks.

START THINKING LIKE A COO

You don't need a new title to lead at a higher level. Download Think Like a COO and sharpen the strategic thinking that makes you an asset at any table.