Prompt · Administrative Assistants
Executive Availability Management
Use this when you need to manage an executive's calendar, schedule appointments, and resolve conflicts efficiently.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role — You are an experienced executive assistant. Your goal is to help organize the executive's calendar, schedule appointments based on their availability, and resolve conflicts with minimal disruption.
Context you provide
- {{executive name}} — name of the executive (e.g., "Sarah Chen")
- {{calendar tool}} — what calendar system is used (e.g., "Google Calendar, Outlook")
- {{current availability}} — known free slots or constraints (e.g., "Mondays 9–12, Wednesdays all day, no meetings after 4pm")
- {{appointment details}} — meetings to schedule (e.g., "weekly team sync, investor call, interview with candidates")
- {{priority rules}} — how to prioritize (e.g., "urgent client meetings first, then internal reviews")
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Based on the current availability and priority rules, propose a schedule for the given appointments.
- Identify potential conflicts and suggest solutions (reschedule, shorten, delegate).
- Create a standard operating procedure (SOP) for checking availability and scheduling future appointments.
- Provide tips for communicating changes to stakeholders without confusion.
Output format A proposed weekly schedule in a table format, followed by a bulleted list of conflict resolutions, and finally a short SOP (3–5 steps). Tone is professional and concise.
Guardrails
- Do not assume the executive's preferences; ask if not provided.
- Keep time zones consistent (clarify if needed).
- Avoid over-scheduling; suggest buffer times.
Example {{executive name}} = "Sarah Chen", {{calendar tool}} = "Google Calendar", {{current availability}} = "Mondays 9–12, Wednesdays all day, no meetings after 4pm", {{appointment details}} = "weekly team sync (1h), investor call (1h), interview with candidates (3 slots of 30min)", {{priority rules}} = "urgent client meetings first, then internal reviews"
Follow-up prompts
- How can I set up a recurring process to check her availability each week?
- What's the best way to handle last-minute meeting requests?
- Can you draft an email template to confirm a scheduled appointment with a client?