Mastering the key skill to becoming a Strategic Business Partner can be challenging, but with the right approach, Assistants can transition from administrative support to a more strategic role. As an Assistant, you play a crucial role in supporting your Executive and ensuring the smooth operation of the team and
Managing communication with multiple Executives can be challenging for Assistants, especially when juggling competing priorities and deadlines. Establishing effective systems and strategies is crucial to keeping everyone informed and ensuring that no details fall through the cracks. In this article, we’ll explore common challenges of managing communication with multiple Executives
Over the last decade, we’ve interviewed many high-performing Assistants, and they all emphasize the importance of building a strong relationship with your Executive. In one of our most popular interviews, Bethany Burns, former EA to the Co-Founder of BrewDog, shared how she developed a close and symbiotic relationship with her
As an Assistant, one of your primary responsibilities is to help your Executive manage their time strategically. This is a crucial part of the role and can be pretty time-consuming. However, when done effectively, it adds incredible value. Learning how to manage Executive time more effectively sets the foundation for
As an Assistant, supporting your Executive’s goals is a central part of your role. However, it’s equally important to ensure your Executive recognizes your contributions, champions your success, and supports your professional growth. To make sure your Executive champions you, build strong trust through consistent communication and proactive support. How
An effective relationship between an Executive and their Assistant is essential for the success of any organization. To work in sync and maintain clear communication, regular face-to-face meetings are crucial. But how do you find time in a packed schedule for these interactions, especially when both parties are so busy?
In fast-paced work environments, Executives may struggle to listen effectively to their teams. With everyone moving at full speed, senior leaders often lack the time or bandwidth to fully engage with those around them. This can lead to decision-making without consultation, dismissiveness in meetings, and a culture where team feedback
In this article, we’ll cover the information you need to align with your C-Suite Executive and work seamlessly together. And if you want to excel in your role as a high-level Executive Assistant, mastering working with a C‑Suite Executive is essential. Building a solid strategic partnership is much easier when
You’ve likely heard the term “workflow” many times, especially if you’ve ever researched how to best manage your time or boost productivity. While workflows are commonly discussed in project management, they’re not always applied to how Assistants and their Executives work together—but they should be. Building effective workflows with your
I’m sure every Assistant has, at some point, dealt with a colleague who constantly goes to their Executive with every issue, question, and idea before speaking to the Assistant. Am I right? I thought so! Managing colleagues who bypass you to get to your Executive is a common challenge many
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