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The Three Types of Chief of Staff (and Which One a Company Needs)
The Role, Defined Adrienne Gaughan 1/10/26 The Role, Defined Adrienne Gaughan 1/10/26

The Three Types of Chief of Staff (and Which One a Company Needs)

There is no single chief of staff role. Here are the three main types, the archetype models behind them, and how to pick the right one.

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Chief of Staff vs. Executive Assistant vs. COO: How the Roles Actually Differ
The Role, Defined Adrienne Gaughan 1/5/26 The Role, Defined Adrienne Gaughan 1/5/26

Chief of Staff vs. Executive Assistant vs. COO: How the Roles Actually Differ

Chief of staff, executive assistant, and COO are often confused. Here is a clear, sourced breakdown of how the three roles actually differ.

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What Does a Chief of Staff Actually Do? A Clear Breakdown of the Role
The Role, Defined Adrienne Gaughan 12/31/25 The Role, Defined Adrienne Gaughan 12/31/25

What Does a Chief of Staff Actually Do? A Clear Breakdown of the Role

A clear, sourced breakdown of what a chief of staff actually does, how the role works, and where it fits in an organization.

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