Start with relationships that affect the executive's calendar, decisions
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.
Keep stakeholder context separate from personal preference
Keep stakeholder context separate from personal preference. The map should help support route work, not encourage assumptions about how a person will respond.
Review the map after major changes in leadership priorities
Review the map after major changes in leadership priorities. Stale stakeholder rules create avoidable delays and accidental over-sharing.
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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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