Executive assistant stakeholder map
A working map for understanding who needs access, context, updates, or an executive decision.
In this guide
- Define the executive support outcome
- Match role scope to leadership cadence
- Use a structured selection process
Define the role
Start with relationships that affect the executive's calendar, decisions, and commitments. Record the purpose of each relationship, the preferred channel, and the support role's authority.
Set the operating model
Keep stakeholder context separate from personal preference. The map should help support route work, not encourage assumptions about how a person will respond.
Choose with care
Review the map after major changes in leadership priorities. Stale stakeholder rules create avoidable delays and accidental over-sharing.
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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