Preserve the original question, source, requested date, responsible owner
Preserve the original question, source, requested date, responsible owner, and whether the answer affects a commitment or risk.
Gather factual context without editing the owner's judgment
Gather factual context without editing the owner's judgment. A liaison can identify gaps and coordinate review, but the accountable executive approves a response that speaks for leadership.
Keep the final response and follow-up action together
Keep the final response and follow-up action together. Repeated questions should inform future packet design without exposing more detail than needed.
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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