How To Set Expectations With A Virtual Assistant

Managing Remote Assistants

How To Set Expectations With A Virtual Assistant

Clear expectations on quality, speed, and communication prevent most problems before they start.

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How To Set Expectations With A Virtual Assistant
How To Set Expectations With A Virtual Assistant

Key Takeaways

  • Put expectations in writing on day one.

  • Define quality, speed, and communication.

  • Revisit them monthly.

What To Cover

  • Quality: what good work looks like, with examples

  • Speed: deadlines and response times

  • Communication: channels and check-in schedule

  • Decisions: what the assistant can decide alone

  • Escalation: how to raise blockers

Make It A Shared Document

A one-page agreement that both sides can edit builds ownership.

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