What’s In It For...
The Organization?
Increase in Executive Office productivity.
End of the “empty chair” challenge whenever the Boss is on-the-move.
Increased measurable economic performance of the Executive Office.
Creation of an efficient “first port of call” for operational, day-to-day questions and advice for Executive Office employees, other Executive Offices of the organization and important external contacts.
Executives?
The Boss’ ability to concentrate on strategic issues and actions.
Optimal working relationship between the Boss and the Executive Office Partner.
Early warning system in the event of people issues and conflicts of interests.
Ambassador and sounding board for the Boss.
Easier, quicker acquisition of corporate culture and working practices.
Executive Office Partners (EOPs)?
Empowerment to take operational decisions.
Increased job enrichment.
“First port of call” for operational, day-to-day questions and advice.
Acquisition of a managerial and supervisory role.
A role model for admin staff/assistants and a mentoring role for incoming assistants.
Personal Assistants (PAs)?
Understanding of an Executive Office environment.
Acquisition of executive-level leadership values and methods.
Improved awareness of boss’ strategic and tactical decision-making processes.
Acquisition of executive skills in terms of information, communication and decisions.
Ability to successfully negotiate deals and manage conflicts.
