PTO Handoff Protocol
When someone goes OOO, nothing falls into a black hole. Clean handoffs. Zero dropped commitments.
✦ Every commitment transferred and confirmed before anyone takes time off.
Sarah's OOO (June 15-25)
Quarterly review with CEO → Transferred to Marcus
Customer demo with TechCorp → Reassigned to Jennifer
Budget proposal feedback → Auto-scheduled for June 26
Partner check-in call → Added to James' action items
✓ 4 of 4 commitments transferred • 2 confirmed • 2 pending acknowledgment
Auto Responder Ready
Email → "I'm out until June 26. For urgent matters, contact Marcus [link]"
Slack → Status set with handoff contact info
Stakeholders → Notified of coverage plan
✓ All channels configured • Handoff goes live automatically