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The Chief of Staff
Volume 6, Issue 3. December 2024.
The Journal of The Chief of Staff Association
The Partnership Issue
Caroline Scotter Mainprize
3 min read
Letter from the editor
When it comes to the big leadership positions, the role is invariably bigger than the individual who inhabits it. No one person can do and be all that is required to run an organisation, a state department, or a country or region. That is why chiefs of staff exist, and also executive assistants, speechwriters, coaches — and often a myriad of other advisors and would-be confidants.
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Caroline Scotter Mainprize
5 min read
PROFILE
Faisal Aljohani
Chief of staff at the Aseer Development Authority (ASDA) in Saudi Arabia
New to the title while at the same time not new to the role, and the first chief of staff in an organisation contributing to Saudi Arabia’s innovative Vision 2030 national plan, Faisal Aljohani is breaking ground in every direction.
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Rhiannon Farr
5 min read
PROFILE
Susan Kim
Chief of Staff, GSD
Susan Kim has done it all - from banking and consulting, to a chief of staff in a non-profit - and her experience across each sector has contributed to the refinement of her chief of staff role.
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Paul Kadzielski
7 min read
FEATURED ARTICLE
Lessons in chemistry: being an effective chief of staff
Paul Kadzielski outlines the fundamentals of a successful principal-chief of staff relationship.
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CSA
8 min read
INSIGHT
Learning by watching:
a new way to grow a chief of staff
Ali McKenzie and Terry Berland of Unicorn & Lion have trained up a chief of staff for their client by creating a bespoke apprenticeship programme.
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CSA
6 min read
Insight
Employee #1 to chief of staff: evolution of a partnership
Illuminate Financial's founder, Mark Beeston, and chief of staff, Rachel Townend, reveal the foundations of their partnership and the evolution of Illuminate.
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Luis R. Visot, Ed.D.
8 min read
REFLECTIOn
Elevating Leadership: principles for principal and chief of staff alignment
With a unique perspective as a three-time certified Chief of Staff through The Chief of Staff Association and a Principal, Luis R. Visot, Ed.D., brings a wealth of experience and knowledge.
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Col. Mike Jernigan
10 min read
THE CONSIGLIERE
Lessons from an Avenger: knowing your principal
The CSA's very own columnist and Director of Mentorship, Mike Jernigan, combines superhero sentiment with his own anecdotes.
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Stefania Pizzuto
5 min read
VIEWPOINT
The chief of staff: a multifaceted role designed for strategic impact
Stefania Pizzuto highlights the chief of staff’s vital role in driving workflow efficiency and leadership success – and the need for role clarity and recognition.
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