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BeCoS
Boost your career as a Chief of Staff
Two weeks alongside Chiefs of Staff in post, then support towards the role.
Next session
February 2027
Week 1February 1–5
- Mon: In person, Paris
- Tue: In person, Paris
- Wed: In person, Paris
- Thu: Remote
- Fri: Remote
Week 2February 22–26
- Mon: Remote
- Tue: Remote
- Wed: In person, Paris
- Thu: In person, Paris
- Fri: In person, Paris
The role
What is a Chief of Staff?
A fast-growing role that is still rarely taught. BeCoS teaches it alongside the people who do it.
- 01Workshops drawn from real cases
- 02A Chief of Staff on every topic
- 03Support that lasts
The program
Nine days, then a full simulation
- 01Starting your first day as CoS
- 02Negotiating and influencing
- 03Immersing yourself in your environment
- 04Handling conflict
- 05Arbitration and crisis management
- 06Working with colleagues
- 07Managing your time and your colleagues
- 08Being a force for proposals
- 09Organizing and steering projects
- 10A whole typical day, simulated
A typical day
- 01CoS capsuleA Chief of Staff opens the topic.
- 02Expert toolThe theory, with an expert trainer.
- 03SimulationIn groups, then a presentation and a debrief.
The objective
By the end of the program, participants can:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a Chief of Staff
- Settle quickly into a company
- Build relationships of trust with stakeholders
- Contribute to the vision and the strategy
- Steer cross-functional projects
- Handle complex or conflictual situations
- Structure their organization
- Prepare strategic decisions
- Use digital tools and AI to work more effectively
Admission
Who is BeCoS for?
For people moving into the Chief of Staff role, taking it up or growing in it. No technical prerequisite.
- 01First callYour background, plans and motivation: admission is decided on this call.
- 02Scoping questionnaireYour needs and expectations, so the program meets them.
After the program
Support that goes on
- The contentThe write-up of each topic and our online content.
- Taking up the roleSomeone to turn to in your first months in the role.
- The job searchInterview preparation, a salary study, openings from our network.
- The communityOur events, and the network of Chiefs of Staff and recruiters.
Behind BeCoS
Created by two people who care about teaching
- Yahya FallahCo-founder of SevenA specialist in teaching, innovation and supporting leaders.
- Grégoire KoppFormer Chief of StaffAn expert in leadership issues, strategic communication and crisis management.