The Chief of Staff

Change making, community, trust, and artificial intelligence: contributors to this issue share different perspectives on innovation in the chief of staff role.

In his dual roles as Chief of Staff to the Chairman of Engro Holdings – one of Pakistan’s foremost industrial conglomerates – and Head of HR, Sikander Hazir is shaping a culture based on collaboration, truthfulness and trustworthiness.

Members of the Chief of Staff Association share their insights on diverse approaches to innovation and what it means to them.

What does a classic TV show, a classic painting, and the military have to do with innovation? Col. Mike Jernigan explains how innovation as a chief of staff comes in many different forms.

The CSA interviews Stew Whitehead about Oritain, the CSI of global supply chains, and making change in a science-based enterprise.

Evan Billings describes how she is building a community of chiefs of staff in HP’s legal division.

Caroline Scotter Mainprize argues against technological innovation for innovation’s sake.

As the chief operating investment officer at CalPERS, Michael Cohen strives for long-term solutions in the public sector.