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      Colleagues discussing AI for productivity in the workplace
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      Executive Assistants and AI: Productivity Made Simple

      Use AI to save time, sharpen decision-making, and boost productivity with prompts and best practices.

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      Executive Assistant using a clipboard from her meeting essentials kit
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      Just In Case: A Meeting Essentials Kit for Executive Assistants

      Cover meetings from start to finish with these must-have items in your meeting essentials kit.
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      Executive Assistant in a community event for development
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      Level Up: The Best Communities for Executive Assistants

      Communities for EAs are a great way to support your professional development; find the best fit for you.
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      Executive Assistant sharing meeting destination options on whiteboard to her exec
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      How to Choose Meeting Destinations (Without Playing Favorites)

      Learn how to confidently recommend meeting destinations and why a strategic, pre-meeting analysis is critical.
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      Executive Assistant taking her executive through a proposal to become a strategic partner
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      How to Move From Executive Assistant to Strategic Partner

      Recommendations to move from Executive Assistant to strategic partner so you can make an impact and grow your career.
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      Executive Assistants in a roundtable discussion at an EA event
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      6 Executive Assistant Events You Can’t Miss in 2025

      The top six Executive Assistant events in 2025 designed to help you become a better EA.
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      Female Executive Assistant sitting at her desk working productively after completing a desk setup
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      8 Desk Setup Must-Haves for Executive Assistants

      Transform your workspace with these desk setup and desk setup accessories to help keep you focused, productive, and comfortable.
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