What is the Chief of Staff Association?

Here is a summary of the Chief of Staff Association (CSA):

• Headquarters: London, England
• Motto: Empowering the world's chiefs of staff
• Membership base: 45 countries around the world

According to their website, the Chief of Staff Association has the largest membership base for COS roles in the world. Further, they say the CSA has the only recognized chief of staff credential in the industry. 

What functions does the Chief of Staff Association have?

On their website, the association lists Education, Network, and Advocacy as pillars of its membership. Essentially, they help chiefs of staff in startups, governments, corporations, and non-profits. In fact, they even have a partnership with the University of Oxford. 

What memberships are available? 

There are currently three different membership types: Associate, Member, and Fellow. While pricing isn't available on the website, the following is a list of member benefits:
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• Professional development in core competencies 
• Learn from seasoned chiefs of staff via invite-only webinars
• Collaborate with other COS professionals to overcome challenges
• Attend private in-person CAS events worldwide
• Get certification as a chief of staff 
• Reserved enrollment at Oxford University's COS program through the Saïd Business School
• Receive personalized coaching from senior chiefs of staff around the world 
• Be in the know with professional journal subscriptions 

For more detailed information about membership, please visit the Chief of Staff Association website. 

Chief of Staff Association reviews

We occasionally get questions asking about the ROI for the Chief of Staff Association. We don't know anyone in the organization, and there aren't many reviews online. We suggest reviewing the website and speaking with some current members. 

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