Q&A: Practical Ways Chiefs of Staff Can Collaborate Laterally

The conversation focuses on practical ways a Chief of Staff can work with peers across departments, like finding small ways to make someone’s workflow easier or kicking off cross-team projects such as company-wide KPI dashboards and revamped performance reviews. Real examples include removing unnecessary steps from daily processes, automating Salesforce reports, and even simple gestures like ordering a camera cover for a colleague’s laptop. The episode also covers building trust through these actions and handling resistance from team members.​​Get in touch with Emily:Need help improving cross-team collaboration? Book a clarity call w/ Emily here. Free Leadership Resources LinkedInWebsiteNewsletter Who Am I?If we haven’t met before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want. Time Stamps:00:25 Listener Question Setup01:31 Small Wins Build Trust02:00 Workflow Fixes and Shortcuts03:44 A Tiny Gesture Example05:54 KPI Dashboards and Automation08:58 Handling Peer Resistance10:27 Time and Political Capital16:58 Wrap Up and Next Steps