Record the workflow at risk, the consequence, current owner
Record the workflow at risk, the consequence, current owner, warning sign, and next review date. Keep the register tied to work the executive team actually depends on.
Distinguish a known risk from an active issue
Distinguish a known risk from an active issue. A risk needs a preventive action. An issue needs an owner and a decision about recovery.
Review the register with the people who can change the condition
Review the register with the people who can change the condition. Support can keep the record current, but the accountable owner decides how the risk is handled.
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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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