Start by identifying the purpose, consequence, required attendees, preparation
Start by identifying the purpose, consequence, required attendees, preparation time, and deadline for each conflict. Calendar order alone is a poor proxy for leadership priority.
Support can present the conflict and protect known rules
Support can present the conflict and protect known rules, but the executive or named priority owner decides when two commitments cannot coexist. Record the reason for the change so the next request has useful context.
Review recurring conflicts for a system fix
Review recurring conflicts for a system fix. A meeting sequence, stakeholder rule, or preparation block may need redesign instead of another ad hoc reschedule.
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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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