Travel planning is an executive operations workflow because each
Travel planning is an executive operations workflow because each trip affects meetings, preparation time, stakeholder access, and recovery windows. The assistant should start with business outcomes before booking details.
Create a travel profile that covers preferences, loyalty numbers
Create a travel profile that covers preferences, loyalty numbers, ground transport, meal constraints, passport details, backup contacts, and rules for changing plans. Keep access narrow and update the profile after every trip.
After travel, review what created friction
After travel, review what created friction. Missed prep time, unclear arrival buffers, late stakeholder changes, and scattered receipts are signals that the workflow needs clearer ownership.
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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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