Founder operations

Founder commitment register

A lightweight register for keeping founder promises visible without turning every relationship into a task list.

Hiring guide desk with scorecards, interview notes, and executive support planning materials
In this guide
  1. Define the executive support outcome
  2. Match role scope to leadership cadence
  3. Use a structured selection process

Define the role

Capture the promise, recipient, context, next action, owner, and date it matters. Distinguish a confirmed commitment from a possible follow-up.

Set the operating model

Support may prepare reminders and drafts inside agreed boundaries, but the founder decides what to promise and how a sensitive relationship should be handled.

Choose with care

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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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