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A next-level online programme, following the Core Competency Programme, to help chiefs of staff master strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and enterprise execution.

Advanced Competency Programme

A comprehensive online programme designed to build mastery across key competencies for chiefs of staff.

EDUCATION

Core Competency Programme

Members work through a structured video series with a subject-matter expert, then engage with peers to discuss best practices. Each module builds directly toward your capstone project and earns you credit toward programme completion.

Core Competencies

As a chief of staff, learn to use tools of influence to implement organisation-wide strategy and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority. Keith is a #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, Executive Team Coach, Founder, Chairman, & CEO, Ferrazzi Greenlight

Learn how to manage difficult conversations with stakeholders and negotiate win-win outcomes for your principal and organisation.

Project Management is a critical skill for all chiefs of staff who are often in charge of special projects that change rapidly and are of critical importance to the organisation. You will be guided by Prof. Yael Grushka Cockayne from Darden School of Business who has over 15 years of experience in the field, researching and teaching project management.  

Learn how to manage and prioritise the vital relationship that affects organisational performance and reputation. Strategy Professor at INSEAD, Managing Partner & Co-Founder at Saense Strategy Consulting, Speaker, Researcher, Strategy, International Business, Stakeholder Engagement, Fintech, Energy, International Development

Learn how to defuse pressures and ensure the implementation of necessary change while minimising damage to organisational culture.

Uncovering and appreciating the drivers – and barriers – to success is a vital process as a chief of staff. In this seminar, Ken Whitton discusses what is meant by ‘strategic thinking’ and examines its critical relevance for chiefs of staff.

Acting as a liaison between key stakeholders, this session positions chiefs of staff as 'chief convenors' who can provide clarity during crises. Crisis communication consultant, Author of Crisis Communication Strategies, Everyday Communication Strategies, and Strategic Reputation Management helping with crisis, risk, recovery communication and issues management

Focusing on the pivotal role of the Chief of Staff in optimising board meetings, this session explores strategies for enhancing board communication, documentation, and decision-making.

Co-Founder & CEO, Ārahi, Ltd.  I Founder & Deputy Chair, OrgVue I Author & Writer of 3 books - Strategic Value Creation, Data-Driven Organisation Design, and Organisational Planning & Analysis

This session explores the concept of managing polarities in leadership, organisations, and strategic planning. By understanding how to identify, map, and manage interdependent values, participants will gain the tools to navigate complexity and achieve sustainable balance.

Motivational Speaker & Coach I Leadership and Human Potential Author, The 7 Management Polarities and Cats Don't Bark: A Guide to Knowing Who You Are, Accepting Who You Are Not, and Living Your Unique Purpose

This session equips chiefs of staff with the skills to deliver impactful, efficient, and empathetic briefings to senior leaders, ensuring that information is prioritised, clear, and aligned with the leader's unique needs.

Consultant & Coach, The Briefing Course I Speechwriter & Strategist, Great Speech Writing & Communications I Strategic Engagement, UK Ministry of Defence

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