1937. How do you take proactive duties on your exec's calendar?

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Can you give an example of a time when you had to take proactive steps to manage your executive’s calendar?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Time Management : Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and organize tasks and schedules efficiently.

  • 2. Anticipation : Shows foresight in predicting future needs and preparing accordingly.

  • 3. Decision Making : Reflects the capacity to make thoughtful scheduling decisions that align with the exec's priorities and goals.

  • 4. Communication : Indicates the capability to effectively coordinate with others and communicate schedule changes or needs proactively.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing Initiative : Evaluates your willingness to take charge before being asked to ensure the executive's schedule is managed effectively.

  • 2. Understanding of Priorities : Determines your ability to identify and align with the executive’s priorities through calendar management.

  • 3. Efficiency Evaluation : Looks at how you optimize the executive’s time and efficiency through proactive scheduling.

  • 4. Interpersonal Coordination : Judges your capability to interact with various stakeholders while managing a complex calendar.


Hints
  • 1. Mention proactive actions : Consider discussing specific actions you have taken to anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts before they become a problem.

  • 2. Talk about tools and methods : Share any tools or methods you use to stay ahead in managing calendars, like scheduling software or regular review routines.

  • 3. Describe communication process : Explain how you communicate proactively with your exec and other team members regarding calendar items to avoid misunderstanding or double booking.

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Topics: 
Communication
Roles: 
Exec. Assistant
Companies: 
Cisco
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