The Chief of Staff Association (NYC)

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An Influential Global Community

Forge trusted relationships with fellow chiefs of staff at the world's most important organisations.

Transformative Professional Development

Become a Certified Chief of Staff® through globally recognised programmes, including executive education at top-ranked business schools.

Executive Education

In-person programmes in Oxford, Harvard Business School and SDA Bocconi. Designed for senior chiefs of staff who lead with influence and impact.

Competency Programmes

Two 10-week programmes, Core and Advanced, each asking around four hours a week. Learn from senior practitioners, apply each module to your organisation, and finish...

Certified Chief of Staff®

Certification that is recognised globally. Built for chiefs of staff who want to lead with authority.

Executive Education

CSA Harvard Executive Education Programme

Developed for CSA members, this intensive residential programme at Harvard Business School equips chiefs of staff with the strategic insight and leadership skills to become trusted, high-impact leaders driving success within their organisations.

Executive Education

CSA Oxford Executive Education Programme

Available to members of the Chief of Staff Association, this immersive residential programme in Oxford explores the systems, structures, and dynamics shaping a chief of staff’s environment.

Executive Education

CSA Harvard Executive Education Programme

Developed for CSA members, this intensive residential programme at Harvard Business School equips chiefs of...

Executive Education

CSA Oxford Executive Education Programme

Available to members of the Chief of Staff Association, this immersive residential programme in Oxford...

Advocacy and Impact

Advancing the chief of staff profession through leadership, research, and a commitment to lasting organisational impact.

Journal

The Partnership Issue

At the heart of this process is the partnership between the principal and the chief of staff. Anchored by shared values, the relationship is nevertheless...

Report

Special CSA Report

In partnership with Milltown Partners, the Chief of Staff Association (CSA) presents this report on the leadership challenges CEO's face in balancing stakeholder expectations, operational...

Report

Hold The Centre

A special report commissioned by The Chief of Staff Association discussing how the chief of staff is navigating turbulence and change

Upcoming Events

Online

Leading from the Shadows - From chief of staff to the consigliere your leader can't lead without

Tuesday 13 October

Online

Introduction to the Chief of Staff Association

Thursday 15 October

In-Person

Alignment Across Borders: A Conversation with the IFRC

Friday 16 October

Announcements

CSA acquires Vannin Chief of Staff

The acquisition expands our offering to include specialist chief of staff recruitment, alongside fractional chief of staff capability. View the press release here.

The Global Chief of Staff Awards™

These are the brilliant minds supporting powerhouse organisations like Microsoft, FEMA, the United States Marine Corps, UL Solutions, and Vannin Chief of Staff. Seeing...

New Lifetime member apointment

New York, NY – April 10, 2025 – The Chief of Staff Association (CSA) announced that Chris Whipple – the Emmy Award–winning documentarian and author...

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