Chief of Staff 101

Everything You Need to Know About the Role
What you'll learn
An understanding of who the Chief of Staff reports to at companies of various sizes and maturity (and what's typical or more rare)
The difference between a Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant
What a typical day looks like in the "Life of a Chief of Staff"
A step-by-step walkthrough and evaluation of Chief of Staff job descriptions from pre-seed to public companies
A deep dive into various career paths available to Chiefs of Staff
Quotes from current and former Chiefs of Staff on what they wish they knew going into the role
How to determine if the Chief of Staff role is right for you through custom, step-by-step guides
A deeper appreciation for the nuances of the role based on on-the-job experiences
Requirements
No prior experience is needed! You'll learn everything you need to know in the course.
Description
Are you a startup founder or CEO looking to hire an all-star Chief of Staff? Or are you an aspiring Chief of Staff, but don't know where to start to learn more about the role?
The truth is, most people – founders, CEOs, and aspiring candidates alike – are in the dark about what a Chief of Staff really does day-to-day. As a full-fledged member of the senior leadership team, the Chief of Staff is a critical hire to get right, and a great candidate in this role is the key that unlocks a high-functioning leadership team and helps to accelerate the company's growth.
What if I told you that there was one place where you could learn everything you need to know about the Chief of Staff role? This includes things like a fundamental understanding of the role and day-to-day responsibilities, how much Chiefs of Staff get paid, typical career paths for Chiefs of Staff, real on-the-job case studies.
Well, you're in luck!
All the information and advice in this course are the products of years of experience on the job from real Chiefs of Staff, as well as Founders and CEOs of tech companies backed by top-tier venture firms like 8VC, Founders Fund, CAVU Venture Partners, Bedrock Capital, Slack Fund, First Round, and Felicis Ventures who have hired or worked with Chiefs of Staff.
This course offers all of the above, AND
An understanding of who the Chief of Staff reports to at companies of various sizes and maturity
The difference between a Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant
A breakdown of a typical day in the "Life of a Chief of Staff"
A step-by-step walkthrough and evaluation of Chief of Staff job descriptions from seed to public companies
Real examples of career paths after the Chief of Staff role
Real quotes from current and former Chiefs of Staff on what they wish they knew going into the role
Custom, step-by-step guides for aspiring Chiefs of Staff to determine your interests and strengths, how well they align with key traits of a Chief of Staff, and if the Chief of Staff role is right for you (and what you should look for in a candidate if you're hiring one)
A deeper appreciation for the nuances of the role based on on-the-job experiences
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