Executive follow-up promise ledger
A focused ledger for distinguishing an executive promise from a reminder, idea, or unresolved request.
- Define the executive support outcome
- Match role scope to leadership cadence
- Use a structured selection process
Define the role
Record the exact promise, recipient, owner, due date, context, and evidence of completion. Separate confirmed commitments from possible follow-up so the list does not manufacture obligations.
Set the operating model
Support can prepare reminders, drafts, and status checks within the agreed relationship boundary. The executive decides what to promise, what may change, and how a sensitive relationship should be handled.
Choose with care
Review the ledger before weekly planning. Close fulfilled promises, renegotiate dates deliberately, and remove items that were never commitments so attention stays on work that affects trust.
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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