Executive project coordination intake
A focused intake for deciding whether a leadership project needs coordination support.
- Define the executive support outcome
- Match role scope to leadership cadence
- Use a structured selection process
Define the role
Ask for the outcome, accountable executive, deadline, dependencies, and current source of truth. A project without an owner is a request for clarification, not a ready assignment.
Set the operating model
Identify the coordination work separately from the subject-matter work. Support may track decisions and follow up, but functional owners still own the work itself.
Choose with care
Set a first review date before accepting the intake. That creates a point where the team can adjust scope instead of letting an informal request grow without review.
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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