Board liaison action ownership map
A clear way to assign ownership after board questions, requests, and decisions.
- Define the executive support outcome
- Match role scope to leadership cadence
- Use a structured selection process
Define the role
Separate board questions, approved actions, information requests, and management follow-up. Each type needs a different owner and response path.
Set the operating model
Record the accountable executive, supporting function, due date, and approval needed. A liaison keeps the record moving without answering for an owner who has not confirmed the substance.
Choose with care
Before the next board cycle, review open items for stale dates and repeated questions. The pattern may point to a packet gap or a governance question that deserves leadership discussion.
FAQ
Should one assistant support the whole executive team?
Sometimes. It works when priorities are clear and executives share one operating rhythm.
What should happen before a consult?
List the meetings, inbox rules, recurring reports, and decisions that need support.
Discuss executive support