Strategic Partner, Personal Assistant, Chief of Staff – A Role with Many Names and Career Potential

This role, well-established in the United States and now gaining traction in German companies, offers career opportunities for experienced executive assistants and project managers. Whether within your current organization or elsewhere, the Chief of Staff position opens doors to advancement. For companies, enabling development and empowering skilled staff is critical to retaining invaluable employees and their knowledge.

In this seminar, Diana Brandl—former Chief of Staff and experienced executive—shares the skills required to succeed in this role and take the next step in your career.

Content Overview

Understanding the Role

• Defining the Chief of Staff position.
• Insights into the Global Skills Matrix.
• Prominent examples and role developments.

Analysis and Development Opportunities

• Assessing your current position with a SWOT analysis.
• Defining and building your strengths matrix.
• Exploring pathways to leadership or specialization through diverse projects, tasks, and responsibilities such as PMO (Project Management Office).

Establishing Your Position

• Becoming visible: This is not a role for the background.
• Developing and applying positioning strategies.
• Moderating meetings and discussions.
• Practicing informal leadership and delegation.

Self- and Time-Management Practices

• Transitioning from multitasking to monotasking – maintaining focus and concentration in this demanding role.
• Building and sustaining a work-life balance.
• Enhancing resilience through mindfulness techniques.

Job Crafting with Leadership

• Aligning and matching expectations with management.
• Defining clear rules and agreements.
• Introduction to the Business Model Canvas.

Learning Environment

After registration, you’ll gain access to an online platform with helpful information, downloads, and additional services tailored to this program.

Your Benefits

• Gain a clear understanding of the Chief of Staff role and its responsibilities.
• Receive an individual analysis of your current position and guidance for your next career steps.
• Enjoy two high-quality learning days with our trainer, supplemented by insights into market trends, career opportunities, and networking tips.
• Exclusive video interview with Google’s former Chief of Staff, who pioneered the role at the company.
• Learn why the Chief of Staff position is included in the Global Skills Matrix and gain insights from the Chairwoman of the World Administrators Alliance.
• Access to podcasts, industry articles, and connections to key Chief of Staff networks.
• Prepare thoroughly for your next career step.
• Option to schedule a one-hour telephone coaching session with Diana Brandl within four weeks of the seminar.

Trainer

Online Workshop

Methods

• Trainer-led input sessions.
• Coaching sequences.
• Best practice examples.
• Case studies.
• Position analysis and goal setting.
• Engagement with management.
• Comprehensive learning materials available online.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is ideal for:

• University graduates seeking their first steps toward a leadership role in their organization.
• Senior Executive Assistants, Project Managers, or Personal Assistants already providing substantive management support who wish to advance their careers.

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After successful completion, you’ll receive an Open Badge to digitally demonstrate your expertise.

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