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EA Handover Document
A structured handover so cover or a successor can step in and not miss anything important.
When to use this
Covers recurring tasks, in-flight projects, key relationships, system access, and the unwritten rules. Worth keeping live and reviewing quarterly even if no handover is imminent.
The template
# EA Handover — [Executive name] **Prepared by:** [Your name] **Period covered:** [Dates] ## 1. The executive at a glance - Working style: [Notes] - Communication preferences: [Notes] - Non-negotiables: [Notes] ## 2. Recurring rhythm | Cadence | What | Notes | |---------|------|-------| | Daily | | | | Weekly | | | | Monthly | | | | Quarterly| | | ## 3. In-flight items | Item | Status | Next step | Owner | Due | |------|--------|-----------|-------|-----| | | | | | | ## 4. Key relationships | Name | Role | Why they matter | How to reach them | |------|------|-----------------|--------------------| | | | | | ## 5. Systems & access - Email: [Setup notes] - Calendar: [Access notes] - Travel: [Agency, ref, login] - Finance: [Approval limits] ## 6. Suppliers - [Name, contact, what for] ## 7. Unwritten rules - [Thing the new EA would otherwise learn the hard way] ## 8. Open questions for your successor - [Anything you have not had time to resolve]