Strategic Support & Decision-Ready Briefings for Executives

This course teaches assistants how to provide high-level strategic support by preparing well-structured briefing documents. Learners will explore what executives need before important decisions, meetings, or negotiations. The course covers how to collect data, summarize complex information, and highlight actionable points. Participants will learn how to format one-page briefs, talking points, and meeting summaries. Examples show how to condense large information streams without losing clarity. Learners also study how to identify risks, open questions, and missing pieces of information. The program teaches assistants how to think ahead and anticipate what executives may need next. By completing the course, assistants become valuable strategic partners rather than task-only support.

Format: Video lessons + briefing templates
Duration: 4-hour course
What You’ll Learn: Briefing creation, strategic thinking, executive preparation
Target Audience: Experienced assistants supporting leadership-level decisions