Cover the executive's priorities, recurring commitments, communication channels, access
Cover the executive's priorities, recurring commitments, communication channels, access boundaries, confidentiality rules, and the situations that require escalation.
Keep early ownership narrow and observable
Keep early ownership narrow and observable. The assistant can learn through low-risk preparation and coordination while the executive confirms decision rights.
End the week with examples of completed work, unanswered
End the week with examples of completed work, unanswered questions, and proposed next workflows. Expand scope only where the rule is clear.
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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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