The Executive Assistant role is shifting from supporting an executive’s activities to improving the executive’s and organisation’s outcomes. Routine work—scheduling, minutes, basic research, correspondence and travel planning—is increasingly assisted by AI and automation. This allows high-performing EAs to spend more time on priorities, decisions, stakeholders, projects and business performance. Microsoft reports that AI will enable employees to undertake more complex strategic work, while...

Session lead by Balakumar Narayanan Complied and Edited by Iswarya Srinivasan, Chennai Zonal Lead Understanding key financial concepts and budget tracking is crucial for executive assistants to support leadership effectively. Below are the Minutes of meeting for the Event on 13 Sep 2026 Vidya’s Budget Framework Initiative Improved Transparency (12:00) Vidya created a streamlined Excel budget framework dividing expenses into three buckets: travel, rewards, and employee engagement. The budget...

Enterprise architecture (EA) is evolving rapidly as businesses face new challenges and opportunities. The role of vendors in this space is becoming increasingly critical. EA vendors must adapt to shifting industry demands, technological advancements, and changing client expectations. This blog post explores how vendor management for EAs is transforming and what organizations can do to stay ahead. Understanding Vendor Management for EAs Vendor management for EAs involves overseeing...