prime chief of staff for leaders

Today's leaders need more than a support person. They need a support system. 

The brutal truth: you can be more effective

Only 9% of executives are satisfied with how they spend their time. Let's change that.

We create more effective leaders by constructing an executive office that works for you and your organization. Focus on what matters most, and leave the rest to us.

Lead with intention

Eliminate distractions so you can lead your teams with a new sense of purpose and connectedness.

MAKE BETTER DECISIONS, FASTER

Ensure you have the best information to make decisions quickly and without second-guessing.

Reclaim your time and impact

Create space in your workflow to consider the big picture, future opportunities, and top priorities.


WE'RE SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS

Level up your effectiveness with an executive office
that works as hard as you do. 

The professionals you surround yourself with can have a huge impact on your success. Chiefs of Staff are the ultimate protectors of executive time and Executive Assistants are many leaders' secret weapon in having an optimally-run organization. Chiefs of Staff find efficient and productive ways to keep you focused on the right priorities with the support of administrative staff. With this in mind, it's easy to see how a Chief of Staff, an EA, and a smoothly running Executive Office can improve your impact. 

THE Outcome
THE CHALLENGE
OUR SOLUTION

Know where
time goes

You're spending too little time on strategy and, instead, putting out fires. 

Manage non-strategic work and communicate where your time is spent to key stakeholders.

Focus on

results

You focus on output over outcomes because you're too in the weeds.

Ensure completion of priorities, redirect attention, and improve office operations.

Promote communication

Communication is too top-down, infrequent, or only after major change.

Bridge team communication for better integration and knowledge sharing.

Build on strengths

You're not utilizing your strengths, leaving you feeling burned out and frustrated.

Cover leadership gaps with differing strengths that amplify your impact and mitigate blindspots. 

Concentrate on A-list priorities

You're pulled in so many directions, priorities often become neglected.

Implement a strategic framework for accountability and alignment.

Make better decisions

Decisions are made too rashly before all implications are understood or uncovered.

Ensure the right information arrives at the right point in your decision-making process.

BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM

Every executive office needs two things...

Prime builds executive offices through our two signature services: Assessment and Placement.
When our clients need additional support personnel, we most frequently recommend hiring a Chief of Staff or an Executive Assistant - or both. 

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistants are tactically focused, carrying out directives of the person they report to. Detail oriented and skilled in business etiquette, Executive Assistants have a keen understanding of operational practices and manage correspondence, calendars, travel arrangements, and meeting preparation. 

Chief of Staff

Chiefs of Staff are Strategically focused, planning and executing complex projects and priorities. They have a comprehensive understanding of their organization, its goals, and human capital. As such, Chiefs of Staff delegate tasks and often manage others either directly or indirectly.


"Executive effectiveness is not only about achieving results for the organization, it's about how  we achieve those results. If you meet your goals at the expense of your values, that is not success."

CATHERINE BERARDI, FOUNDER
PRIME CHIEF OF STAFF

our process is customized to your needs

What we do and how we help.

Prime Chief of Staff is recognized as the premier Executive Office authority. We provide full-service, customized solutions to optimize your executive office. Executive support roles are not one-size-fits-all and neither is our approach. Learn more about each of our services below.

Assessment

meet the challenges and priorities of your specific organization.

We partner with you to understand the nuances of your leadership and organization to determine the right executive office needs for your team.


Placement

FIND A HIGH PERFORMER WHO CAN BUILD A CLOSE PARTNERSHIP.

We identify candidates who match both the technical and behavioral  skills required to be successful. Our proprietary approach also helps build positive chemistry for better results.

Calendar Analysis

TAKE YOUR CALENDAR TO THERAPY

Time has one of the biggest impacts on effectiveness. Our calendar analysis is a dynamic way to understand and better use your time. Through quarterly calendar analysis, reports, and personalized recommendations, Prime’s clients are changing their time and making more impact.

Interim Support

Get the support you need right now 

Your team gets the support of an interim Chief of Staff or EA right now, when you need it most. We provide you with profiles of the experts on our “bench” and you pick who best suits your needs and budget. Excellent for organizations who are still determining the right additions to their team.

Development

CREATE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS FOR YOUR EXECUTIVE OFFICE.

The Chief of Staff role is one of the best ways to create future leaders for your organization. Through onboarding and coaching programs, we help organizations build a pipeline of talent for long-term success.

Let our playbook guide your impact

The Executive Office Effectiveness Diagnostic

Prime Chief of Staff's Effectiveness Diagnostic is a tool used by executive offices to discover, develop, and measure the strengths of their team.

The diagnostic is performed each quarter, providing a picture of where your team currently excels, areas for growth, and an opportunity to measure how your strengths develop over time. 

Your first Effectiveness Diagnostic and results meeting are complimentary.

Learn WITH PRIME

Download these resources.

Wondering how a Chief of Staff can enhance executive effectiveness?  Download this free eGuide to learn how the Chief of Staff role can amplify your A-game.

The State of the Chief of Staff is created in partnership with the University of Colorado offering insights into the demographics and impact of the Chief of Staff role.

With more than 200 Chiefs of Staff participating, we have gathered thought-provoking results about the impact of the Chief of Staff role post-pandemic. 


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CONNECT WITH PRIME

It all starts with a conversation.

We love to collaborate with great people at great organizations. Put the power of Prime to work for you to find the Chief of Staff that will help you reclaim your time, your effectiveness, and your A-game. 

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