Parmenio - Chief of Staff

On this episode of the podcast we first explore the need for a Chief of Staff. We detail five key questions that a CEO / Hiring Manager can ask to validate their need for a Chief of Staff. Once that need is validated we describe the seven steps we use to bring on a Chief of Staff. This includes an assessment of the CEO’s time and the organization’s needs. Our recommendations for the position along with the creation of a job description. And a detailed on-boarding plan for the CEO and Chief of Staff. 

According to Bain Consulting, CEO’s face six common dilemma’s related to time management and the implementation of their agenda. In this podcast we first review how Bain advises CEO’s on these dilemma’s. And we then describe how the Chief of Staff uses their skill sets and knowledge to solve these dilemma’s and drive the CEO agenda. 

As organizations grow and become more complex the need for coordination and communication grows. Meetings usually result. On this podcast we explore how the Chief Of Staff can use best in class process, content and facilitator behaviors in order to drive effective meetings. The Chief of Staff can master these skills and then model them in the organization for others to learn from.

The relationship between CEO and  Chief of Staff is unique and special. The Chief of Staff role is also unique. These aspects of the role support a mutually beneficial mentoring relationship. On this podcast we discuss and teach the mentoring approach called the “cognitive apprenticeship.” We overview the six methods used in the approach and how the Chief Of Staff can integrate these methods in a seamless manner into the relationship.

On this episode we explore and discuss what companies want in a Chief of Staff. For this analysis, we reviewed 150 recent Chief of Staff job postings and assessed them in regards to Job Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Years of Experience and Skills / Attributes. We give a summary of our findings and overview of this research on the podcast. 

On this episode we discuss Strategy / Advisory Mastery as it relates to the Chief of Staff. First we define what Strategy Mastery is. Second, we define it and articulate how this skill enhances the ability of the Chief of Staff to be successful. Finally, we detail how the Chief of Staff can achieve Strategy / Advisory Mastery in three phases

On this episode we discuss Project Mastery as it relates to the Chief of Staff. First we define what Project Mastery is. Second, we articulate how this skill enhances the ability of the Chief of Staff to be successful. Finally, we detail how the Chief of Staff can achieve Project Mastery in three phases. 

On this episode we discuss Proxy Mastery as it relates to the Chief of Staff. First we define what Proxy Mastery is. Second, we define Proxy Mastery and articulate how this skill enhances the ability of the Chief of Staff to be successful. Finally, we detail how the Chief of Staff can achieve Proxy Mastery in three phases. 

On this episode of the podcast we discuss Schedule Mastery as it relates to the Chief of Staff’s role and duties. First, we define what Schedule Mastery is. Second, we articulate how it flows from and synchronizes with the operating rhythm and cadence of the organization. And then we detail how the Chief of Staff can achieve Schedule Mastery in three phases. 

The term Gatekeeper is often used to describe duties of the White House Chief of Staff. The term itself has negative connotations associated with it. On this podcast we give a historical overview of how White House Chief’s of Staff have played Gatekeeper. The issues and problems encountered. Then we discuss a more appropriate model for “gatekeeping” flows from the operating rhythm and decision making process.