Ask which workflows consume attention, which decisions are routine
Ask which workflows consume attention, which decisions are routine, where confidentiality matters, and what a successful first month would make easier.
Separate required judgment from preferred experience
Separate required judgment from preferred experience. A clear scope lets candidates respond to realistic scenarios rather than guessing what the title means.
Document the agreed boundaries and review them
Document the agreed boundaries and review them with the hiring manager. The interview is stronger when it produces a role the new hire can actually operate inside.
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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