# Interview a new executive to learn how they like to work

A structured intake conversation and working-style profile so I can support a new executive well from week one.

- Topic: Productivity & Planning
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Meetings, Productivity, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/interview-a-new-executive-to-learn-how-they-like-to-work

## Prompt

```text
Help me prepare to start supporting a new executive.

**Executive's role and when they start (or when I start):** [DETAILS]
**What I already know about them:** [background, previous company, reputation]
**What I'll be responsible for:** [calendar, inbox, travel, expenses, board, team events]
**How much time I'll get with them in the first week:** [e.g. "one 45-minute meeting"]

Create:
1. **Intake interview questions**, grouped and prioritized so the most important fit into the first meeting:
   - Priorities and what success looks like for them in 90 days
   - Calendar: start/finish times, focus time, meeting lengths, buffers, travel preferences
   - Inbox and communication: what I handle, how they want updates, how to reach them urgently
   - Decision rights: what I can approve or decline without asking
   - Key relationships and how to treat each
   - Personal logistics they want help with (and what's off-limits)
   - Pet hates and what their last assistant did that they loved
2. **Working-style profile template** to fill in after the conversation.
3. **First 30 days plan for me:** what to set up, who to meet, and quick wins.
4. **A check-in rhythm** and 3 questions to ask after 2 weeks to adjust.

Keep the tone collaborative - this is about building a partnership.
```

## What to fill in

- DETAILS
- background, previous company, reputation
- calendar, inbox, travel, expenses, board, team events
- e.g. "one 45-minute meeting"

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