VA Assist Elite – 90-Day Virtual Assistant Development Plan
At VA Assist Elite, we ensure that every Virtual Assistant (VA) we place grows into a reliable and indispensable partner for your business. Our structured 90-day development roadmap is designed to build confidence, competence, and strategic value for your company.
Month 1: Orientation, Shadowing & Foundation Building
Focus: Learn the business, observe workflows, handle low-risk tasks, and establish trust.
Week 1: Setup & Integration
Objectives:
- Build strong client-VA relationship.
- Understand business structure and workflow.
- Set up tools, access, and systems.
Activities:
- Attend VA Assist Elite 2-Day VA Training.
- Join the Client Onboarding Call.
- Participate in a “Get to Know the Client” session to learn communication style, goals, and expectations.
- Secure access to tools (email, calendar, trackers, communication apps, password manager, shared drives).
- Begin observing inbox and calendar management.
- Review client materials (e.g., podcasts, interviews) to capture tone and brand journey.
- Watch recordings of client meetings.
- Submit daily End-of-Day (EOD) reports.
Week 2: Initial Support & Shadowing
Objectives:
- Observe and provide light support with client communications.
- Learn time-blocking and reporting systems.
Activities:
- Reply to routine internal or simple external emails.
- Summarize meetings and draft follow-ups.
- Manage appointment scheduling (using tools like Calendly/Google Calendar).
- Handle lead follow-ups with email templates and CRM notes.
- Draft SOPs for specific workflows.
- Begin simple financial tracking (e.g., receipts, expenses, statements).
- Consistently send 30-Minute Workday and EOD reports.
- Continue VA Assist Elite Training and Sales Training sessions.
Week 4: Building Confidence
Objectives:
- Establish consistency and show initiative.
- Consolidate documentation and refine systems.
Activities:
- Take full ownership of inbox triage and meeting documentation.
- Manage lead pipeline tracking via sheets or CRM.
- Coordinate one full cycle of appointment setting.
- Finalize SOPs and organize into a working Playbook.
- Hold a review meeting with client to realign priorities for Month 2.
- Attend weekly training sessions.
Month 2: Ownership, Initiative & Systemization
Focus: Operate independently, problem-solve proactively, and establish efficient systems.
Goals & Milestones:
- Independently send 30-Minute Workday reports.
- Fully manage inbox, calendar, and appointment setting.
- Take ownership of meeting follow-ups, summaries, and leads.Build SOPs with accountability checklists.
- Coordinate directly with vendors, clients, or leads when necessary.
- Handle basic bookkeeping (charges, expenses, statements).
- Suggest time-saving tools, automations, or workflow improvements.
- Identify and recommend additional areas for delegation.
- Propose updates to project tracking systems (e.g., Red/Yellow/Blue categorization).
Month 3: Strategy, Refinement & Elevation
Focus: Transition from executor to strategic partner, reduce client’s workload, and refine processes.
Goals & Milestones:
- Fully manage administrative and communication systems.
- Oversee appointment pipelines, lead management, and calendar forecasting.
- Deliver weekly summary reports covering:
- Progress and accomplishments.
- Challenges and opportunities.
- Proactive recommendations.
- Lead a process improvement project (e.g., CRM cleanup, SOP redesign, workflow upgrades).
- Audit and enhance existing Playbooks and checklists.
- Execute a mini-project end-to-end (e.g., coordinating training, onboarding software, preparing financial overviews).
- Facilitate a client check-in to summarize progress and define new delegation opportunities.
End of 90 Days: Review & Growth Planning
At the 90-day mark, the client & VA meet for a performance & strategy review. This session ensures recognition, alignment, & a roadmap for future growth.
Review Topics:
- Delegation: Which tasks are fully delegated? Which remain with the client? Are SOPs sufficient for continuity?
- Systems: How many SOPs/playbooks are documented? What gaps remain?
- Ownership: What responsibilities does the VA now initiate independently?
- Improvements: What process enhancements or time-saving initiatives have been introduced?
- Performance Evaluation: Clients may rate the VA (e.g., 1–5 or 1–10 scale) on:
- Reliability – Consistency in task delivery.
- Communication – Clarity, professionalism, and proactivity.
- Initiative – Ability to identify and act on improvements.
- Adaptability – Responsiveness to feedback and shifting priorities.
- Ownership – Accountability and pride in work.
- Problem-Solving – Application of the 1-3-1 framework.
- Documentation – Quality and completeness of SOPs/playbooks.
Strategic Value – Contribution to client’s growth and time savings.
Next Steps:
- Define higher-level responsibilities (e.g., team coordination, project ownership).
- Outline the VA’s career growth path (e.g., project management, client-facing roles).
- Consider performance-based adjustments (e.g., pay raise, bonus).
- Build a new 90-day roadmap with defined goals and skill development areas.
At VA Assist Elite, we ensure your VA is not just an assistant but a strategic partner committed to your business growth.