[lsmith@ghac.org]

I need help with coming up with specific Goals for the Exectutive Assistant that have to do with keeping calendar for CEO, working with Board members, etc. Thanks

[Robin Holtson]

Communicating and managing the flow of information between the CEO, their management team and Board of Directors needs to be handled with unwavering discretion. Taking an active role; i.e., taking and distributing minutes of meetings enables you to have an understanding of priorities for calendar management.

Robin

[LisaOlsen]

It will be challenging to set goals and objectives without clearly defined job expectations. The goals then become the tactical objectives based on the job expectations. For example, if the job expectation is to "understand the scope of the board and implement strategies for effective meetings" then you can set the objectives to reach that expectation: 1)Prepare complete and organized board packets for distribution prior to quarterly meeting 2) Attend and document meetings using efficient minute taking techniques.

Goals are just lists unless admins are clear on their job expectations. When that happens, the bigger picture becomes the driving motivator.

[PeteJohnson]

One thing you should never, never, never forget is to book a high-end SUV limousine for his New York business trips. The last thing a CEO would want is to board an outdated vehicle.