EQ in RevOps: The Soft Skills That Make a Transformational Leader
EQ is the trait that decides whether a RevOps leader's work actually drives change at the company. Soft skill does not equal lesser skill. Here's what high EQ looks like in the seat, why it matters more in the AI era, and how to evaluate for it in your next RevOps hire.
Why the Best RevOps Leaders Fix Broken Process, Not Broken Reports: The Operator vs. Order-Taker Test
A diagnostic for CROs, CFOs, and PE Operating Partners to identify whether their current or prospective RevOps leader is a true operator or an order-taker.
What Makes a Great RevOps Leader: The Operator DNA
Across years of RevOps placements in PE-backed companies, the leaders who actually move the business share a recognizable profile. We call it the Operator DNA — six traits that set the strategic hires apart. Here's what each one looks like.
RevOps as a Value Creation Lever: Making the Case to Your PE Board
The PE value creation playbook has shifted to operational execution and RevOps sits at the center of it. Here are the five points that land in a board meeting, plus the leader profile that delivers on the thesis.
RevOps for Tech-Enabled Services vs. Pure SaaS: How the Talent Profile Differs
The core areas of RevOps — process, data, technology, and people — stay the same across business models. What changes is the lens. Here's how the function and the talent profile differ between pure SaaS and tech-enabled services portfolio companies.
Who Should RevOps Report To? How Reporting Structure Shapes Impact
The question isn't really "who should RevOps report to?" It's how much of the revenue engine this person is allowed to touch. Here's what we see across years of strategic revops placements, and a framework for getting it right at every growth stage.
When to Hire Your First RevOps Leader After Acquisition
Hire too junior and you get an admin. Too senior and you get a strategist who's never built from scratch. Here's how to match the right RevOps profile to your portfolio company's stage—with lessons from three PE-backed placements.
Why PE Firms Are Making RevOps a Portfolio-Wide Priority
Over 47% of PE value creation now comes from operations. See why top firms are building RevOps as a portfolio-wide capability and how to hire for it.
Why the RevOps Manager Role Is Mission-Critical for PE-Backed Companies: The NContracts Story
NContracts and Hg reveal why the RevOps Manager role is crucial for PE success. Real insights on hiring RevOps leaders in PE-backed environments.