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Primary Role:
Executive Assistant: Administrative and organizational support for executives
Chief of Staff in Small Business: Similar to Startup Chief of Staff, but in a smaller business context
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Strategic and operational advisor, focusing on portfolio management
Reporting Relationship:
Executive Assistant: Reports directly to the executive they support
Chief of Staff in Small Business: Reports to the business owner or CEO
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Reports to HoldCo executive, possibly CEO or board
Scope of Responsibilities:
Executive Assistant: Focused on day-to-day tasks and administrative duties
Chief of Staff in Small Business: Broad, tailored to the needs of a small business
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Overseeing operations and strategy across the portfolio of companies
Decision-Making Authority:
Executive Assistant: Limited to administrative decisions
Chief of Staff in Small Business: Significant, especially in strategic and operational decisions
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Considerable, influencing decisions across the portfolio
Strategic Planning:
Executive Assistant: Limited involvement, support capacity
Chief of Staff in Small Business: Active in shaping and executing business strategy
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Involved in strategic planning for the holding company and its entities
Team Management:
Executive Assistant: Manages administrative staff
Chief of Staff in Small Business: Manages or coordinates with small business teams
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Coordinates across various management teams within the portfolio
Meeting Involvement:
Executive Assistant: Scheduling, preparing materials, taking minutes
Chief of Staff in Small Business: Active in business meetings, contributing to decisions
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Involved in high-level meetings, providing insights and alignment
Project Management:
Executive Assistant: Manages small projects within their role
Chief of Staff in Small Business: Leads key business projects and initiatives
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Oversees projects that affect multiple companies within the portfolio
Communication:
Executive Assistant: Facilitates internal communication
Chief of Staff in Small Business: Acts as a key communicator for the small business
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Facilitates communication across the portfolio and with external stakeholders
Professional Development:
Executive Assistant: Focused on improving administrative and organizational skills
Chief of Staff in Small Business: Develops skills in managing a small business environment
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Develops expertise in portfolio management and strategic oversight
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