EA-Pros Week 19 - Leveraging Executive Support for Strategic Impact

"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." – Alan Watts

Hey EA-Pros Community!

This week, we're focusing on optimizing your role as an executive assistant to strategically influence the efficiency and effectiveness within your organization. Drawing on the latest insights from the Admin Awards and The Beacon Institute for Administrative Excellence, we'll explore actionable strategies to enhance your support capabilities.

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EA INSIGHTS

Key Insights to Help You Thrive!

Strategic Alignment: Maximizing Executive Support
Aligning your support with executive goals not only enhances efficiency but also propels organizational strategies forward. Your integral role ensures that strategic initiatives are executed flawlessly.

According to the recent Executive Support Capacity Survey by the Admin Awards and The Beacon Institute for Administrative Excellence, 47% of administrative professionals in strategic roles feel they support more executives than they can effectively manage, highlighting the need for focused capacity and alignment.

Begin by conducting a thorough analysis of the business objectives for each executive you support. Prioritize your tasks based on these goals and align your daily activities accordingly. Regularly synchronize these objectives with your executives to ensure your efforts remain targeted and effective.

Optimizing Capacity: Insights from Recent Research
Effective capacity management is crucial for maintaining high-quality support, directly influencing executive productivity and strategic outcomes.

The survey revealed that aligning executives' strategic goals can significantly decrease workload conflicts and enhance administrative efficiency. Supporting executives with complementary objectives can simplify your responsibilities and boost your management capabilities.

Practical "How to" advice or insights:
Schedule strategic alignment sessions at the start of each quarter. Assess the compatibility of the executives' goals you support and identify potential conflicts. Develop a proactive management plan that includes scheduling strategies, priority management, and streamlined communication tactics.

COACHING MOMENT

Ask an Executive Coach

Every week I take a question from you and provide a bit of strategic advice.

This week's question: "How can I maintain my well-being while managing increased executive demands?"