CEO-S

the playbook for mastering the ceo role

You Have the Vision. Let Us Help You Execute.

Rooted in decades of company leadership, The Chief Executive Operating System (CEO-S) gives you a system and ongoing support for delivering predictable performance. Unlike other CEO training programs, CEO-S bridges the gap between methodologies intended for entrepreneur-stage companies and 9-figure consulting engagements. The CEO-S approach is:

proven

The concepts and tools of CEO-S were developed in the field, from leading publicly traded companies to scaling entrepreneurial businesses to successful exits.

focused

Our operating partners understand the distinct responsibilities of the chief executive. CEO-S is built to support you as you carry them out day to day.

Scalable

Other business operating systems break down as the organization grows. CEO-S is an enterprise-grade framework intended for companies operating at scale.

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Proven
The concepts and tools of CEO-S were developed in the field, including prominent start-ups, mid-sized companies, and multinational public companies.
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Focused
Our certified CEO-S Chiefs of Staff understand the distinct responsibilities of the chief executive. CEO-S is built to support you as you carry them out day to day.
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Scalable
Other business operating systems break down as the organization grows. CEO-S is an enterprise-grade framework that works whether your company has 50 or 5,000 employees.
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The Essential CEO Training program

own the vision

Communicate strategic direction to the organization and align all employees around a shared mission and vision.

provide the resources

Acquire and deploy the two primary resources required by the organization: people and capital.

build the culture

Understand key drivers of organizational culture and how CEOs can influence them.

Build a Decision-Making Organization

Use a clear framework for agile decision making at the appropriate level of the organization and understand how to avoid decision bottlenecks.

Deliver Performance

Align goals across the entire organization and create a predictive operating rhythm that reliably identifies obstacles to execution.

Take the first step toward CEO excellence

Let’s get started with a 30-minute call.
You’ll meet one-on-one with the architect of CEO-S and
discover how our CEO training program can meet your unique needs.

Book a 30-Minute Advisory Session

In this 1:1 call, we’ll get to know you, understand your goals, and explore the specific ways CEO-S can enhance your effectiveness and free up your time.

Meet the Architect of CEO-S

Joel Trammell is the architect of the Chief Executive Operating System (CEO-S).

For over 30 years, Joel has served as CEO of companies ranging from startups he founded and built to nine-figure exits to public companies with $1B+ revenues. He has trained hundreds of CEOs and executive leadership teams in achieving peak operational performance. He co-founded CEO-S with leading executive coach Sherif Sakr.

As a world-renowned thought leader in business performance and executive leadership, Joel has authored The CEO TightropeThe Manager’s Playbook, and The Chief Executive Operating System (with Sherif). He owns Texas CEO Magazine and writes curated CEO content on his Substack, Managing the Future.

Book a FREE 30-Minute Strategy Session with Joel Trammell

In this 1:1 call, we’ll get to know you, understand your goals, and explore the specific ways CEO-S can enhance your effectiveness and free up your time.