Executive inbox approval queue
A practical queue for keeping approvals visible without turning the executive inbox into a second project tracker.
- Define the executive support outcome
- Match role scope to leadership cadence
- Use a structured selection process
Define the role
Capture the decision requested, owner, deadline, source document, and consequence of waiting. A message alone rarely carries enough context for safe prioritization.
Set the operating model
Use a separate path for sensitive or high-consequence approvals. Support can prepare context and remind the executive, but approval authority stays with the right leader.
Choose with care
Review aging items on a fixed rhythm. Close requests that no longer matter and escalate the few where delay creates a real operational consequence.
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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