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    How to Better Book In-Person Meetings for Distributed Teams

    Organizing in-person meetings is something many people think anyone can do. But rarely do they truly know the detail that goes into it or do it as often as Executive Assistants (EA). As an EA, planning a meeting for a distributed team often...

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    How to Showcase Your Value As An Executive Assistant | TROOP
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    5 Ways to Showcase Your Value as an EA

    Learn how to showcase your value as an Executive Assistant with tips on effective communication, professional development, strategic planning, and more.
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    Maximize Your Efficiency: Leveraging AI and Automation as an Executive Assistant

    A few years ago, if you’re anything like us, artificial intelligence (AI) probably felt like a futuristic concept to you—something visible o...
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    Behind the Scenes: Learnings from Planning TROOP’s 2024 All-Hands

    Each year, our global, 100% remote team gathers in person for TROOP Sync, our annual all-hands meeting. This year, 70 TROOPERs from 30 diffe...
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    Maximize Your Meetings: Creating a VIP Attendee Experience with Ease

    When we asked EAs and planners what their top priorities in meeting planning were, we were a little surprised to learn that providing a grea...
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    Simple Meetings: Everything Planners Need to Know

    One trend that has gained significant traction in recent years is the rise of simple meetings. Contrary to the name, simple meetings can be ...
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    Budgeting 101: In-Person Meetings

    Master in-person meeting budgeting with our expert tips. Discover actionable insights to achieve maximum budget efficiency and impact.