Executive support continuity plan
The core elements of a continuity plan for essential executive support workflows.
In this guide
- Define the executive support outcome
- Match role scope to leadership cadence
- Use a structured selection process
Define the role
List workflows that cannot pause, the current owner, the backup, required context, and the trigger for activating coverage. Keep the scope focused on real business continuity.
Set the operating model
Test one workflow under supervision and record what the backup could not safely infer. Transfer context separately from credentials and keep permissions limited to the work.
Choose with care
Review the plan after a real absence or near miss. A continuity document earns its place by reducing uncertainty during a handoff.
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