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Primary Role:
Executive Assistant: Administrative and organizational support for executives
Project Manager: Leads and manages specific projects
Senior Advisor: Provides high-level advice and expertise in specific areas
Reporting Relationship:
Executive Assistant: Reports directly to the executive they support
Project Manager: Reports to a project sponsor or senior manager
Senior Advisor: Reports to senior leadership, often the CEO or board members
Scope of Responsibilities:
Executive Assistant: Focused on day-to-day tasks and administrative duties
Project Manager: Oversees project lifecycle from initiation to closure
Senior Advisor: Focused on providing expertise and guidance on specific strategic matters
Decision-Making Authority:
Executive Assistant: Limited to administrative decisions
Project Manager: Decision-making within the scope of the project
Senior Advisor: Influential in shaping decisions based on expertise and insights
Strategic Planning:
Executive Assistant: Limited involvement, support capacity
Project Manager: Involved in planning project strategy and objectives
Senior Advisor: Advises on long-term strategy and planning
Team Management:
Executive Assistant: Manages administrative staff
Project Manager: Manages project teams
Senior Advisor: Works independently or with a small advisory team
Meeting Involvement:
Executive Assistant: Scheduling, preparing materials, taking minutes
Project Manager: Leads project meetings, coordinates team communication
Senior Advisor: Attends strategic meetings to provide advice and insights
Project Management:
Executive Assistant: Manages small projects within their role
Project Manager: Responsible for complete project management
Senior Advisor: May lead or advise on specific strategic projects
Communication:
Executive Assistant: Facilitates internal communication
Project Manager: Communicates project updates and liaises with stakeholders
Senior Advisor: Provides expert communication on specialized topics
Professional Development:
Executive Assistant: Focused on improving administrative and organizational skills
Project Manager: Focuses on project management skills and methodologies
Senior Advisor: Deepens expertise in specific fields and strategic advising
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