September 13-16, 2026 | Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center | Nashville, TN

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🔁 Risk Signals: How Executive Admins Spot and Mitigate Risk Before It Escalates

Sep 15 2026

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM CDT

*Session repeats at 10:45 AM on Tuesday, September 15.

Executive Admins sit close to the day-to-day reality of the organization. They see shifting priorities, emerging tensions, and early warning signs long before risks become visible to leadership. 

In this hands-on lab, participants will work through a realistic executive-office case study involving competing priorities, operational pressure, and emerging risk signals. Working in small groups, attendees will identify risks, assess likelihood and impact, and develop practical mitigation strategies. Rather than approaching risk as abstract theory, this session builds on the awareness Executive Admins already have and provides a clear structure for surfacing concerns, supporting leaders, and strengthening decision-making. Participants will leave with practical tools they can immediately apply in their roles.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to recognize early operational and stakeholder risk signals
  • A practical framework for assessing likelihood, impact, and urgency
  • How to build and use a simple risk register in an executive office context
  • Techniques for communicating risk to leaders constructively and confidently
  • How Executive Admins can shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive risk awareness

 

Who Should Attend: Executive Admins who support senior leaders and want to strengthen their ability to identify emerging risks, communicate them effectively, and contribute to more informed decision-making.

Speakers

Connected Assistants Limited

- Founder & Managing Director