For many Chiefs of Staff, the job description can feel endless: manage priorities, align stakeholders, prepare decks, coordinate projects, put out fires, and make sure the executive stays on track. ...
prime EXecutive office
Compass: The first 360° assessment designed specifically for Chiefs of Staff
Introducing Compass
Compass is the first-ever competency-based 360-degree feedback tool designed specifically for Chiefs of Staff. Built by experts who understand the complexity and nuance of the Chief of Staff role, Compass helps individuals and organizations gain meaningful, actionable insights into performance, effectiveness, and growth areas — all grounded in the real-world demands of the role.
Why Compass?
The Chief of Staff role is one of the most dynamic and misunderstood in modern organizations. Traditional feedback tools fall short — they’re too generic or don’t reflect the invisible, behind-the-scenes impact Chiefs of Staff have every day. Compass changes that.
Tailored to the Role
Built around a competency model developed exclusively for Chiefs of Staff, reflecting the wide-ranging responsibilities and modes of influence they operate in.
360-Degree Perspective
Incorporates feedback from principals, peers, direct reports, and key collaborators for a full picture of effectiveness.
Actionable insights
Delivers a clear report that highlights strengths, identifies development areas, and supports career progression or role evolution.
Confidential and Clear Feedback
Our process is respectful, efficient, and designed to spark growth, not anxiety.
Who It's For
Whether you're a Chief of Staff seeking growth, a CEO looking to better support your right hand, or an organization wanting to invest in the development of your executive office — Compass gives you a clearer path forward.
How Compass Works
Whether you’ve been working with your Chief of Staff for six months or three years, Compass provides the clarity and shared language to take your partnership—and their impact—to the next level.
12 Research-Backed Competencies
Built specifically for the Chief of Staff role, covering the full range of strategic, operational, and leadership capabilities required to excel. These were developed in partnership with PSP Metrics and organizational leadership researchers, Drs. Christina Lacerenza and Liza Barnes.
Multi-Rater Feedback
Includes self-ratings, Principal ratings, and peer/stakeholder ratings to deliver a comprehensive, 360° view of performance and perception.
Professional Report
Receive a clear, accessible report summarizing all feedback data, complete with targeted recommendations and guided reflection questions to support meaningful development.
Two Guided Debrief Sessions
Work with a Prime Advisor in two structured sessions:
One focused session for the Chief of Staff to explore results and plan next steps.
A joint session with the Chief of Staff and Principal to align on priorities and create a shared development plan.
Have More Questions?
Meet with a Prime Advisor to discuss the unique benefits of the first 360 assessment created specifically for the Chief of Staff.
For decades, leaders were taught to chase efficiency—do more with less, reduce waste, streamline processes. Efficiency was the holy grail of management. But in today’s executive office, efficiency alone is ...
You might think you’re being efficient when you react to your Chief of Staff’s update with a quick thumbs-up or a one-word “Good.” But let’s be honest: that’s not feedback. ...
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 build an executive office that will help you reclaim your time, your impact, and your A-game.
Copyright 2025 Prime Executive Office LLC. All Rights Reserved.