Board support

Board meeting support checklist for executive teams

A simple checklist for preparing board materials without last minute chaos.

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Set the board calendar early and work backward from

Set the board calendar early and work backward from the packet deadline. Every section needs an owner, a due date, and a final review point.

Keep a single source for agenda items, open questions

Keep a single source for agenda items, open questions, approvals, and follow up commitments.

After the meeting, send owners their actions quickly

After the meeting, send owners their actions quickly and record decisions in a format leaders can find later.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Ready to define the role?

Use a recent leadership week to scope the support that would make the biggest difference. The consultation is a working conversation, not a generic pitch.

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  1. Set the board calendar early and work backward from
  2. Keep a single source for agenda items, open questions
  3. After the meeting, send owners their actions quickly
  4. Frequently asked questions