Tag: Productivity

Why Filtering AI Workslop Is Becoming a Core EA Skill
Productivity
Nicky Christmas

Why Filtering AI Workslop Is Becoming a Core EA Skill

AI workslop is already part of how we work as EAs, even if we haven’t been calling it that yet. It’s worth defining it properly from the start, because once you see it, you notice it everywhere. AI Workslop is low-effort AI-generated content that looks polished and complete, but hasn’t

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Ten AI Tools EAs May Not Know About Yet
Productivity
Nicky Christmas

Ten AI Tools EAs May Not Know About Yet

Executive Assistants spend a lot of time looking for tools that genuinely help with the day‑to‑day work of supporting an Executive. While researching this article on ten AI tools EAs may not know about yet, I kept thinking about how often we test new apps, hoping they will make the

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How to Create SOPs That Actually Save You Time
Business Strategy
Nicky Christmas

How to Create SOPs That Actually Save You Time

As EAs, when we think about how to create SOPs, we often forget how much operational knowledge we already carry in our heads.We know how our Executive likes their inbox handled, which meetings need prep and which ones do not, who actually needs to be copied on an email, how

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Task Crafting for EAs
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

Task Crafting for EAs

Task crafting for EAs is one of those topics that sounds like something out of a management textbook, but it’s actually something we do all the time, often without realizing it. As Executive Assistants, we’re constantly adjusting, improving, and reshaping the work we do to make it fit better. We

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What EAs Are Saying About Vimcal EA
Calendar Management
NickyChristmas

What EAs Are Saying About Vimcal EA

At The EA Campus, we’re always on the lookout for tools that truly understand the unique demands of the Executive Assistant role. Vimcal EA has quickly stood out – not just because it’s packed with useful features, but because it was co-built with EAs, not just for them. Curious about

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The Easiest Way to Collect for Colleagues: Our Review of GroupTogether
Interpersonal Skills
Nicky Christmas

The Easiest Way to Collect for Colleagues: Our Review of GroupTogether

If you’re an Executive Assistant, you’ve likely been the go-to person for every workplace occasion. Someone’s leaving? You’re organizing the farewell. Baby on the way? You’re setting up the gift. Birthday? You guessed it — you’re passing around a card and chasing down contributions. It’s a lovely part of the

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Finally, a Calendar Built for EAs: Our Review of Vimcal EA
Calendar Management
Nicky Christmas

Finally, a Calendar Built for EAs: Our Review of Vimcal EA

If you’re an Executive Assistant, chances are you’re juggling back-to-back meetings, last-minute cancellations, shifting attendees, and constant rescheduling. It can feel like a whirlwind, and more often than not, you’re right at the center of it all. Finding availabilities, updating holds, managing conflicting priorities… all while the clock keeps ticking.

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Agile Working for Executive Assistants
Productivity
Nicky Christmas

Agile Working for Executive Assistants

As Executive Assistants, we know that no two days are ever the same. One minute, we’re managing back-to-back meetings, and the next, we’re troubleshooting last-minute travel changes or handling an unexpected crisis with the kind of calm that deserves a medal! Our roles require us to be flexible, responsive, and

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How to revolutionize the Executive Schedule
Calendar Management
Nicky Christmas

How to Revolutionize the Executive Schedule

If you’re ready to learn how to revolutionise the Executive Schedule, you’re in the right place. Managing an Executive’s calendar for Executive Assistants is no small feat. Shifting priorities, unexpected meetings, and “urgent” requests, as we all know, will often derail even the most well-planned day. But what if you

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