Corporate
Executive Assistance skills assessment
Executive assistants multiply the effectiveness of senior leaders. This scorecard covers diary control, communication, event coordination, discretion and anticipating needs so organisations can recognise and develop high-trust support roles.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 12 Executive Assistance skills you can score
These are the default Executive Assistance skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every employee, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Diary and Priority Management
Protects the executive's time by scheduling strategically and negotiating conflicts.
Anticipating Needs
Prepares briefing notes, documents and logistics before they are requested.
Gatekeeping and Stakeholder Communication
Handles requests and visitors diplomatically on the executive's behalf.
Travel and Itinerary Planning
Books and coordinates complex travel, accommodation and itineraries with contingency plans.
Board and Meeting Coordination
Prepares papers, agendas and minutes for board and leadership meetings.
Report and Presentation Preparation
Produces polished documents and presentations for senior audiences.
Discretion and Judgement
Manages confidential material and makes sound calls on what to escalate.
Event and Offsite Coordination
Plans leadership events, offsites and functions from budget to follow-up.
Expense and Budget Administration
Tracks and reconciles expenses and budgets accurately.
Cross-Team Liaison
Connects departments and stakeholders to keep initiatives moving.
Technology Proficiency
Uses digital tools and automation to streamline the executive's workload.
Composure Under Pressure
Stays organised and calm during urgent or shifting priorities.
Levels included with Executive Assistance
Executive Assistance starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for corporate, so employees can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Junior Assistant
- Assistant
- Senior Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Chief of Staff
How Executive Assistance works in SkillScorer
Score
Each employee in a department is scored on the Executive Assistance skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank employees, compare two side by side, or compare your departments against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Executive Assistance skills need attention. Reports also follow each team leader's department.
Executive Assistance scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Executive Assistance scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Executive Assistance scorecard covers 12 skills: Diary and Priority Management, Anticipating Needs, Gatekeeping and Stakeholder Communication, Travel and Itinerary Planning, Board and Meeting Coordination, Report and Presentation Preparation, Discretion and Judgement, Event and Offsite Coordination, Expense and Budget Administration, Cross-Team Liaison, Technology Proficiency and Composure Under Pressure. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are employees scored in Executive Assistance?
Every employee is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one department and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Executive Assistance?
Executive Assistance starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Junior Assistant, Assistant, Senior Assistant, Executive Assistant and Chief of Staff. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Executive Assistance skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In corporate the app talks about employees, departments and team leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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