Empowering Chiefs of Staff Through Professional Development

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The premier professional association for Chiefs of Staff at the world's biggest and most innovative brands

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Since 2017, the Chief of Staff Network has transformed the Chief of Staff role into one of the most dynamic positions in the private sector. Through community-led research, shared stories, and comprehensive education programs, we support Chiefs of Staff in daily execution, learning & development, and career navigation.
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Join the free Operators Community

Designed for all operators, generalists and aspiring Chiefs of Staff. Gain insider access to the top CoS roles, career development tools, and resources that empower you to excel.

Explore Professional Membership

For Chiefs of Staff in fast-growing companies. Access tailored resources and a supportive, private community to help you overcome the unique challenges of scaling a company.

Explore Corporate Council

For Chiefs of Staff from large, market-leading enterprises. Engage with industry leaders, participate in exclusive forums, and enhance your strategic impact within your organization.

Attend an Event

From workshops and webinars to networking opportunities and conferences, our events are designed to inspire, inform, and connect. Participate and be a part of the conversations that matter most to Chiefs of Staff.

The Chief of Staff network has been incredibly helpful for me, and I honestly started seeing immediate value on Day 1 of joining.

The network offers numerous opportunities to further growth, development, and camaraderie - I think it'd be challenging to navigate the CoS role alone without this group of people.

Ali Sardinia

Chief of Staff, Order.co

Professional Membership

Join our Professional Membership to unlock a world of opportunities designed specifically for Chiefs of Staff in startups. This exclusive membership provides access to:

Career Development

Specialized tools and materials to help you lead with confidence and efficiency and accelerate your development in the role.

Tailored Networking

Build meaningful connections with peers and industry leaders through exclusive events and real-time exchanges with hundreds of other Chiefs of Staff.

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Corporate Council

Our Corporate Council is designed for Chiefs of Staff from large enterprises, providing a platform to enhance your strategic influence and leadership capabilities. Membership benefits include:

Influence & Impact

Leverage the collective wisdom of experienced professionals to drive strategic initiatives and contribute to your organization’s success.

Leadership Development:

Engage in advanced training programs and workshops to refine your executive skills.

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Praise from Members

Here are a handful of testimonials from our satisfied members.

The Chief of Staff Network has allowed me to build meaningful relationships with industry professionals, as well as learn from other Chiefs of Staff in a safe and productive space.

Conor Sweeney

Chief of Staff, Box

The Chief of Staff Network has been an invaluable resource since the day I started the role. Through monthly sessions discussing CoS related topics, or just having a support group with shared experience, the community has been one of the centerpieces of my tenure as a Chief of Staff.

Leland Chamlin

Chief of Staff, Bowery Farming

The Chief of Staff Network is the preeminent one-stop shop for impactful Chief of Staff resources, relationship building, and knowledge sharing. The talented members of this community provide invaluable job insights to one another, forging career-changing connections for years to come.

Tyler Young

Chief of Staff to the CFO, Braze

The CoS Network brings a group of solution oriented minds together into an environment set up for collaboration and sharing of best practices. The role can be ambiguous and challenging- participating in this community of support means being able to share what you know and accelerate your impact as you lean on others’ learnings. The experience has been an invaluable investment in my career.

Mary Kate Sinha

Chief of Staff at Plastiq

This community has been a wonderful benefit to me personally as I've continued to grow in the role and coached others.

Stephen Olmstead

fmr VP, Chief of Staff at InVision

This group is invaluable for anyone that wants to succeed at a scaling start-up in a Chief of Staff role. No matter what challenge is thrown at you in the role (and you will see it all), someone in the group has been through it and can provide great insight into how they tackled the issue.

Mike Maseda

Chief of Staff at Prompt

I recently joined the Chief of Staff Network and have already made some amazing connections. When you're a chief of staff, you're often the only person in the company with that job title -- the COS Network has people in your shoes, and it's a great place for advice, brainstorming, and community. Highly recommend!

David Burt

Chief Of Staff at Atlantic Media

The Chief of Staff Network has been a blessing as I ventured into a unique position that was new - not only for myself but also for SumUp. Having access to this community makes my life easier as we’re all facing similar challenges and can freely exchange on ideas and solutions.

Jacques Hoerter

Chief of Staff at SumUp

I came across Chief of Staff Network when considering the CoS role for the first time and found the content about the role was so helpful, I immediately became a member when I officially started the position. The content and connections continued to be invaluable throughout my entire CoS journey, so much so that I was able to work myself out of the job and into a founder role faster than I anticipated. Highly recommend!

Katie Murphy

fmr Chief of Staff at HackerU

Events

Learn tactics from experts, brainstorm with peers, and grow your network by participating in our upcoming programs.

Aug 1

Streamline Your Payroll (8/1)

Are you looking to streamline your payroll? Join us a virtual event with Kevin Dolph, President and Founder of ExpertPEO, to learn all about this! When: Thursday August 1st at Noon EST! Learn more about the Chief of Staff Network and our membership here!

Aug 2

Job-Searching Group for August

Are you looking for accountability, connection and support while looking for a new role? Join us for the Chief of Staff Network's members-only group for August! What and when is it? Daily prompts and activity on Monday 8/5 through Friday 8/23. Each day won't take long, but it's important that you show up and share! Kickoff call: Friday August 2 at 1PM EST Size: the August group will be no more than 10 people Hope to see you there!

Aug 6

Defining Your X-Factor As A CoS (8/6)

Aug 8

New Member Speed Problem Solving

Note: this a members-only event Come join this speed problem solving virtual event with other new members of the Chief of Staff Network! We want you to get value and meaningfully connect with other members soon after you join the Network! Event format: speed 1-1s through some prompts When: Thursday August 8th at Noon EST See you there!

Aug 16

Seattle CoS Meetup (Friday 8/16)

Come connect with other CoS in Seattle over coffee at Starbucks! When: Friday August 16th at 2:00 Special thanks to Casey Smirniotopoulos for organizing this! Have any questions? Please reach out to David at david@chiefofstaff.network Learn more about the Chief of Staff Network and our membership here!

Aug 20

London CoS Virtual Speed Networking (8/20)

Come and connect virtually with other CoS who are based in London! Yes! This is a ~virtual~ event for London-based CoS haha When: Tuesday August 20th at 5:00 We want to help you connect with other London CoS before another London IRL event in September! Learn more about the Chief of Staff Network and our membership here!

Aug 22

NYC CoS Mixer (Thurs 8/22)

Come connect with other CoS in NYC for a special night of connection and learning with 20+ people! When: Thursday August 22nd starting at 6:30 Agenda: mingling, a live podcast recording, and small group discussion Location: at a nice cozy office lounge type space in Flatiron. When you RSVP, you will get the details! Tickets: this event is ticketed for non-members. Learn more about membership to the Chief of Staff Network here. Have any questions? Please reach out to David at david@chiefofstaff.network. PS: we are hosting a 2-day conference in NYC on 10/17 and 10/18. Learn more about CoS Connect here!

Sep 20

Austin CoS Meetup (9/20)

Come connect with other CoS in Austin for coffee! When: Friday September 20th at 1:00 Location: Once you RSVP, you will get the location! Special thanks to Kelley for hosting this!

Chief of Staff Connect 2024

We’re bringing together 120+ select senior chiefs of staff from across industries and geographies for two days full of discussion, problem-solving, and fun.

With this year’s theme – “Company Blueprints & Chief of Staff Toolkits” – our aim is to give you actionable takeaways on strategy and tactics, not just rose-colored-glasses stories and impractical theories.

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Featured Insights

Thought Leadership

Discover valuable resources and insights for senior Chiefs of Staff

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Resources

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Chief of Staff Leveling Framework v2

Chief of Staff Leveling Framework™ has brought clarity and structure to the CoS role. By establishing clear stages of progression and associated competencies, the framework has helped: CoS themselves: Define their career path and set expectations around growth Hiring Managers: Support recruitment and retention by aligning the desired role with market standards for that level HR: Create benchmarks for the role to enable training and development The Company: Understand what is in- vs. out-of-scope for the Chief of Staff to work on and how to best collaborate with them

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Chief of Staff Salary Report 2023

As usual, this report exists to assist current and future Chiefs of Staff in understanding their market value and advocating for fair pay. Our research considered the specific factors that heavily impact Chief of Staff compensation, including years of experience, CoS level, company stage/size, gender, location, and more.

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Where do Chiefs of Staff Come From? Unveiling 4 Common Personas

Curious about where Chiefs of Staff come from? Dive into 4 personas revealing common pathways to this role, graded by our Leveling Framework. Meet Alex, Rob, Nikhil, and Mary—each embodying distinct experiences. These personas are distilled from our community of 900+ CoS, offering perspective on the diverse trajectories that lead to the Chief of Staff role.

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Chief of AI? The Playbook for Chiefs of Staff to Expand their Portfolio

In the era of AI, companies must move faster and smarter to exploit the opportunities in front of them. Chiefs of Staff are perfectly positioned to lead the charge, with the strategic insight, deep relationships with the executive team, and operational chops to see complex projects to completion.

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Chief of Staff Pathways Report 2023

This report analyzed 400 Chief of Staff "alumni" to assist current and future Chiefs of Staff in understanding their possible career pathways and advocating to achieve them. We collected a lot of data regarding CoS who moved onto another role and considered demographic factors such as gender, location, and education, as well as the seniority levels, functions, and roles that these graduates find themselves in today.

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