Capture the decision requested, owner, deadline, source document
Capture the decision requested, owner, deadline, source document, and consequence of waiting. A message alone rarely carries enough context for safe prioritization.
Use a separate path for sensitive or high-consequence approvals
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.
Review aging items on a fixed rhythm
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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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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