Your First 30 Days With a New Executive Assistant

New partnerships wobble without structure. A clear first month builds trust quickly and keeps momentum high.

Week 0 — prep

Share access, priorities, and preferences. Decide on DM vs. email and expected response times.

Calendar rules and inbox triage go live. Do a 10‑minute daily check‑in to course‑correct quickly.

Hand off travel, expenses, and the weekly report. Draft short SOPs for repeat tasks and keep them in one folder.

Monday plan, mid‑week status, Friday wrap‑up. Track all “waiting‑on” items so you can nudge the right people.

Pick two or three outcomes for next quarter—vendor cleanup, inbox automation, or a KPI dashboard.

By day 30, you spend less time on logistics, more on decisions. The team knows where to look for info, and next steps are clear.