Review missed handoffs, repeated questions, delayed decisions, calendar friction
Review missed handoffs, repeated questions, delayed decisions, calendar friction, and work that needed rework. Use a few concrete examples instead of counting activity for its own sake.
Ask which boundary, template, or ownership rule would have
Ask which boundary, template, or ownership rule would have prevented each problem. Pick changes the team can actually test in the next quarter.
Record what will change, who owns it, and when
Record what will change, who owns it, and when the team will review the result. A retrospective is useful only when it changes the next operating period.
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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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