prime EXecutive office

Today's leaders need more than a support person. They need a support system.

ADVISORY

The Fundamentals of your Executive Office

Real change takes more than a new hire or fancy tech. We look at the whole picture—people, processes, and technology—to build solutions that last and grow with you.

PEOPLE

Strong teams are the heart of any executive office. We evaluate roles, responsibilities, and dynamics to ensure you have the right talent, clear accountability, and a culture that supports success.

PROCESS

Efficiency doesn’t happen by accident. We assess how work gets done, streamline workflows, and create systems that enable smarter decision-making and better results.


TECHNOLOGY

Tech should work for you, not the other way around. We identify tools and systems that fit your needs and ensure they’re integrated seamlessly into your operations.


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How Clients Work With Us

We partner with a variety of executive offices to streamline operations, enhance leadership capabilities, and implement scalable and sustainable systems. Here are common ways organizations engage with us:

Executive office optimization

Helping leaders create structured, high-performing executive offices:

  • Standardizing Administrative Functions – Implementing best practices to ensure consistency in scheduling, inbox management, and executive support.
  • Optimizing Executive Office Systems – Designing workflows for meetings, calendar management, knowledge sharing, and strategic execution.
  • Fractional and Permanent Placement - Providing tailored placement services to help organizations recruit and onboard top talent, ensuring alignment with their strategic needs and operational goals.
Team Development

Equipping executives and teams with the skills they need to thrive:

  • Upskilling Workforces – Training and upskilling Chiefs of Staff, executive assistants, and leadership teams in strategic operations and executive support.
  • Outsourced Support – Identifying, managing, and developing your executive office staff for you. 
  • Enhancing Decision-Making & Prioritization – Working closely with today’s leaders on how to best allocate time and make high-impact decisions. 
Role & OFFICE Design

Building operational foundations that support long-term success:

  • Structuring the Executive Function – Defining roles, responsibilities, and workflows for seamless execution.
  • Change Management & Scaling Support – Guiding organizations through leadership transitions and growth phases, with scalability and sustainability in mind.

Our Approach

Our Executive Office (EO) Advisory process is designed to optimize leader effectiveness and executive office operations through a structured and iterative methodology. This approach ensures seamless transitions, continuous improvement, and alignment with organizational goals. The process includes the following key stages:

DISCOVERY

We begin by gaining a deep understanding of the current state of your leader’s effectiveness and executive office operations. This foundational step allows us to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for enhancement.

PLAnning

Based on insights from the discovery phase, we develop a tailored executive office strategy, complete with a clear timeline and actionable steps for achieving your objectives.

IMplementation

In this phase, we assist in executing the identified executive office support needs. This includes partnering with existing team members to ensure effective utilization and the consistent delivery of support services.

Integration

To maintain continuity, we focus on ensuring a smooth transition of responsibilities to new hires or existing team members. This stage is critical for embedding changes into the organization’s operations.

results/refinement

The final stage establishes a feedback loop with both the principal and staff to assess progress toward the defined outcomes. Through regular evaluation, we refine strategies and processes to adapt to evolving needs and ensure sustained success.

"Executive effectiveness is not only about achieving results for the organization, it's about how  we achieve those results. If you meet your goals at the expense of your values, that is not success."

CATHERINE BERARDI, CEO
PRIME EXECUTIVE OFFICE

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