Resources for Assistants
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5 Travel Management Tips from Experienced EAs
Learn top tips from Experienced EAs on what to do before, during, and after your leader’s business travel to ensure they have a great trip and you look like the rockstar you are.
A Guide to Project Management for Executive Assistants
Learn why EAs are project management experts, the five steps of successful project management, more tips to pull off a successful project, and more.
Tips from the Experts: Tools & Strategies for Assistants to Plan Engaging Offsites
Learn how to maximize the true value of offsites as you design the agenda, the first question you need answered before planning, and how small details at your event can make all the difference.
How Executive Assistants Can Create or Reinvigorate a Winning Partnership
As an Executive Assistant, the quality of the partnership with your leader shapes your experience of your work. Remember you always have the power to enact change in this area, even if you’ve been operating on auto-pilot or maybe have fallen into complacency.
Power to Assistants: Work Smarter with Base + AI
Introducing Base’s Analyze 2.0: An upgraded calendar report to serve your analytics needs with the power of AI
3 Ways Executive Assistants Can Demonstrate Leadership
Learn how you can find and use your voice, build critical leadership skills, increase your visibility, and make positive impacts on your organization.
3 Emerging Trends That Will Reshape the Executive Assistant Role
Executive Assistants have been innovating and evolving for years — and it’s only the beginning. Let’s take a look at some of the emerging trends in the administrative realm that will likely impact the role in the coming years.
3 Tips for Navigating a High-Pressure Role as an Assistant
Reggie Love, bestselling author and the former personal aide to President Barack Obama, shares how he learned to navigate the high-pressure role of being a President’s right hand.
3 Ways to Be a Powerhouse Executive Assistant
Learn the attributes of a top-performing assistant from inspiring EA thought leaders, Lynn Walder, Natalie Lee, and Kristine Valenzuela
The 20 Most Essential Executive Assistant Skills in 2022
A list of must-have hard and soft skills for all Executive Assistants this year
Managing Up for Assistants: How to Empower Your Exec to Be Your Best Supporter
Equip your leader to be your biggest advocate and support your growth
7 Great Digital Tools Every Executive Assistant Should Use
Fill your digital toolbox and tackle your to-do list like a champ
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