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COHORT-BASED PROGRAM
6 WEEKS
Master the Power Skills That Define Impactful Chiefs of Staff
Develop the strategic influence, operational excellence, and adaptive leadership needed to thrive in complexity. Earn certification in the core behavioral competencies essential to success at the highest levels of leadership.
Program Overview
Success as a Chief of Staff requires more than just operational expertise, it demands strategic influence, adaptability, and exceptional communication.
The Power Skills for Chiefs of Staff program is a high-impact learning experience designed to equip you with the leadership, problem-solving, and execution skills needed to thrive in a dynamic executive environment.
Each Power Skills Course results in a Chief of Staff Network issued certification. Participants must complete each of the 3-4 sessions in a given course to receive the certificate.
The Power Skills for Chiefs of Staff program is a high-impact learning experience designed to equip you with the leadership, problem-solving, and execution skills needed to thrive in a dynamic executive environment.
Each Power Skills Course results in a Chief of Staff Network issued certification. Participants must complete each of the 3-4 sessions in a given course to receive the certificate.
Key Benefits
1. Level-Up Your CoS Abilities: Dive deep into the nuances of your role, and refine your approach to make even greater contributions.
2. Ascend within Your Organization: Gain the insights, strategies, and confidence to increase your influence and drive change.
Course Details
- Duration: Each course runs on average for 3-5 weeks
- Meeting Schedule: Each course is comprised of multiple virtual sessions to ensure consistent engagement, feedback, and progress.
- Expert Facilitators: Learn from seasoned CoS professional, operational leaders, founders and executives who have walked the walk.
Who Should Attend?
- Current Chiefs of Staff who are eager to magnify their value and contribution within their organizations.
- Leaders transitioning to the Chief of Staff role who want to hit the ground running.
- Senior executives and managers looking to understand the CoS perspective and maximize collaboration.
“The Chief of Staff Network has been a game-changer for me. The resources and support provided by the community have helped me excel in my role and make a significant impact on my principal and team.”
Alex Morgan
Chief of Staff, Order.co
Power Skills Courses
Achieving Hard Goals Together: The Science of Effective Offsites
Design offsites that actually move the needle. Learn to craft high-trust, high-impact team experiences that align goals, inspire action, and deliver measurable outcomes.
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CoS Network Issued Certificate
Certification Requirements: 3/3 Sessions
In partnership with Affinity Travel Co.
Meet your Instructor
Katherine Butler-Dines
CEO @ Affinity Travel Co.
Katherine Butler-Dines is the founder of Affinity Travel Co., a company devoted to designing unforgettable group experiences that foster connection and cultural exchange. A passionate traveler who’s explored 31 countries and every continent, Katherine brings over a decade of experience in crafting events from Fortune 500 offsites to women’s retreats and university travel programs.
Starts July 24, 2025, 12PM ET
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Session 1: Understanding the Offsite Paradox and Building Team Trust
Date: July 24, 12pm ET
Participants will understand why most offsites fail and how to use the trust battery framework to design more effective team events.
Participants will understand why most offsites fail and how to use the trust battery framework to design more effective team events.
Session 2: Strategic Offsite Design & Planning
Date: August 7, 12pm ET
Participants will learn a structured approach to planning offsites with clear business outcomes and alignment techniques.
Participants will learn a structured approach to planning offsites with clear business outcomes and alignment techniques.
Session 3: Execution, Logistics & Measurement
Date: September 4, 12pm ET
Participants will master the logistical elements and measurement techniques that transform offsite plans into successful outcomes.
Participants will master the logistical elements and measurement techniques that transform offsite plans into successful outcomes.
Offsite Mini Course
Get started with a free intro to planning effective offsites. This self-guided mini course is delivered in six bite-sized emails over three weeks and is designed to help you create retreats that actually move the needle on culture, connection, and clarity.
Brought to you in partnership with Affinity Travel Co., the group travel experts who turn offsites into strategic assets.
Join the Free Email Course
Communication & Influence
Master the art of messaging, storytelling, and executive presence. This course will elevate your ability to influence stakeholders, manage up effectively, and navigate tough conversations with diplomacy.
CoS Network Issued Certificate
Certification Requirements: 3/4 Sessions
Communicating with Impact
Learn how to tailor messaging to different stakeholders for maximum effectiveness.
Executive Storytelling
Develop storytelling techniques to craft compelling narratives that drive buy-in.
Managing Up & Speaking Truth to Power
Learn to challenge and advise executives with confidence and diplomacy.
Managing Difficult Conversations
Learn how to navigate high-stakes or emotionally charged discussions with executives and stakeholders.
Strategic Influence & Leadership
Learn how to drive strategy, align teams, and build trust across the org chart. This course equips you with frameworks and tactics for negotiation, adaptive leadership, and driving initiatives without formal power.
CoS Network Issued Certificate
Certification Requirements: 3/4 Sessions
Leading without Authority
Learn how to build influence and drive strategic initiatives even without direct reports.
Negotiation & Soft Power
Master negotiation techniques and develop the ability to manage difficult conversations for optimal outcomes.
Situational Leadership
Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard developed the Situational Leadership model back in 1969, and while it's been tailored and built upon over the years the core framework lays out four ways of operating as a manager: directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating.
The Art of Storytelling
Develop the ability to craft and deliver powerful messages that inspire action. Enhance skills in influencing stakeholders through effective communication and storytelling.
Adaptability & Change Management
Designed to build your resilience and agility, this course helps you lead through uncertainty, navigate organizational change, and manage crisis situations with clarity and conviction.
CoS Network Issued Certificate
Certification Requirements: 3/4 Sessions
Navigating Ambiguity & Complexity
Learn frameworks for making high-stakes decisions in uncertain environments.
Change Management and Organizational Agility
Analyze real-world case studies to understand the dynamics of change management and learn strategies to lead successful transformations.
Embracing Chaos: Crisis Management and Decision-Making
Learn to lead during crises by balancing short-term action with long-term strategic thinking.
Resilience & Stress Management
Learn techniques to manage stress, uncertainty, and high-pressure situations while maintaining clarity and confidence.
Operational Excellence & Strategic Execution
Sharpen your ability to drive outcomes across teams and functions. From running high-impact initiatives to shaping culture and building accountability, this course helps you operationalize strategy at scale.
CoS Network Issued Certificate
Certification Requirements: 3/4 Sessions
The Art of Getting Things Done
Build habits and systems for executing high-impact projects with minimal oversight.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Learn how to break down silos and coordinate efforts across diverse teams.
Building & Managing High-Performance Teams
Develop strategies to align teams and ensure accountability without direct authority.
Building a Resilient Organizational Culture
Develop strategies to create and sustain a resilient culture that aligns with organizational goals
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Innovation & Problem Solving
Develop a systems-thinking mindset and learn how to tackle complex problems with structured innovation. This course includes strategic thinking, growth mindset, and first-principles approaches for long-term impact.
CoS Network Issued Certificate
Certification Requirements: 3/4 Sessions
The Chief of Staff as a Strategic Thinker
Build a problem-solving mindset to anticipate challenges and uncover opportunities.
Fostering a Growth Mindset
Foster a culture of innovation and learning within yourself and your organization.
1st Principles Thinking
Learn to deconstruct complex problems by breaking them down to their fundamental elements. This approach encourages innovative solutions by focusing on core truths and building from the ground up, empowering Chiefs of Staff to make strategic, evidence-based decisions for long-term impact.