Applied professional learning
Support Multiple Executives With Conflicting Priorities
Make competing priorities explicit.
Identify recurring work, peak periods and dependencies. Clarify how conflicts are resolved across executives.
YOUR LEARNING OUTCOMES
What you will be able to do.
Shared EAs and executive-support teams.
- Identify recurring work, peak periods and dependencies.
- Clarify how conflicts are resolved across executives.
- Define support boundaries, backups and shared information.
- Practise a transparent conversation about options and trade-offs.
A negotiated priority system, capacity agreement, coverage plan, and conflict-resolution conversation.
IN PRACTICE
A situation you could face.
Two executives need urgent support at the same time. Establish a shared approach to capacity, coverage and priority decisions.
Practise a transparent conversation about options and trade-offs.
Illustrative learning scenario.
CURRICULUM
Your learning path.
4 modules
01Map the support demand
Identify recurring work, peak periods and dependencies.
02Agree priority principles
Clarify how conflicts are resolved across executives.
03Build coverage and handoffs
Define support boundaries, backups and shared information.
04Handle the live conflict
Practise a transparent conversation about options and trade-offs.
THE EXPERIENCE
Practice with a purpose.
100% onlineNo in-person attendance required.
Self-directed cases, practical exercises and worked examples. Your invitation confirms the learning materials, delivery format and support included.
Understand the decision
Define the question and the evidence a useful answer needs.
Test your judgement
Apply the method to a realistic case and explain your choices.
Review the quality
Use explicit criteria to judge the result and improve the work.
ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION
Before you apply.
Are courses delivered online?
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Why do I need to apply?
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How do intakes work?
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When can I start?
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What does the fee cover?
Self-directed cases, practical exercises and worked examples. Your invitation confirms the learning materials, delivery format and support included. The €149 shown is an estimated fee per person. We will confirm what is included, the final price and any applicable taxes before you decide to join.
Will I receive a certificate?
Your invitation will explain what you need to complete, how your work will be assessed and whether the programme includes a certificate. Any Academy certificate is separate from an accredited academic qualification.
Who is behind the Academy?
Scipio Academy draws on practical expertise from senior alumni of McKinsey, BCG and Bain. We will share details of the programme contributors and reviewers with your invitation. The firms do not sponsor or endorse these programmes.
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