Capture the promise, recipient, context, next action, owner
Capture the promise, recipient, context, next action, owner, and date it matters. Distinguish a confirmed commitment from a possible follow-up.
Support may prepare reminders and drafts inside agreed boundaries
Support may prepare reminders and drafts inside agreed boundaries, but the founder decides what to promise and how a sensitive relationship should be handled.
Review the register weekly and close stale entries
Review the register weekly and close stale entries. A smaller current record protects trust better than a long list nobody reconciles.
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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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