The Executive Assistant Paradox: Why AI Makes This Role More Critical, Not Obsolete
2026-01-31
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This article argues that AI is making the executive assistant role more strategically important rather than obsolete. The core thesis is that as AI automates reactive tasks like scheduling and drafting, EAs are evolving into "systems architects" and "decision multipliers" who teach organisations how to think about automation, design workflows, and apply rigorous prompting methodology.
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