Executive delegation exception register
How executive support teams can record exceptions without quietly expanding decision rights.
- Define the executive support outcome
- Match role scope to leadership cadence
- Use a structured selection process
Define the role
A delegation rule is easiest to trust when its exceptions are visible. Record the request, the normal rule, the reason it did not fit, the accountable executive, and the decision that resolved it.
Set the operating model
Keep the register separate from the work queue. Support may prepare the record and route a reminder, but the executive decides whether an exception becomes a new standing rule or remains a one-time choice.
Choose with care
Review exceptions at a defined cadence. Repeated entries often reveal a missing example, unclear authority, or workflow that belongs with a different role.
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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.
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