4 apps to help EAs stay organised

Posted on 19 January 2018

A big part of an EA's job boils down to staying organised on behalf of others. Luckily, there are a lot of apps out there that can help you manage the load. Here are four of the best.

Doodle

One of the most frustrating words to hear when you're trying to schedule a meeting is 'clash' - "Oh, I can't do three, that clashes with an appointment, how about four?"

"Four's no good for me, it clashes with another meeting."

With Doodle, these will be conversations of the past! A polling app at heart, the real value of Doodle comes in what you can make polls about. Trying to set up a meeting with multiple people? Run a Doodle poll to find out the best time for everyone. Once it's complete, Doodle will work out a solution that suits all.

Trello

Think of Trello as a space for multiple digital whiteboards. You can add boards for individual projects or events, each containing the relevant tasks and notes. You can also add things like checklists or collateral documents, all to be shared with other members of your team. While Trello doesn't necessarily do anything you couldn't do with other pieces of software, the advantage it has is its all-in-one nature.

The right apps can make staying organised a breeze!

Join.me

Solid communication is key for staying organised, and enabling communication is what Join.me is all about. A video and audio conferencing app, Join.me combines video or audio calls with simultaneous screen sharing and virtual whiteboard capabilities. Being able to see what others see is extremely helpful when it comes to communication, and this capability is definitely the killer feature of this software.

If your company is strict about what software you can and can't download and install, Join.me is a great option because it runs straight from your web browser.

Buffer

If you're in charge of maintaining your Executive's social media accounts, Buffer is a no-brainer. It's a platform that allows you to schedule posts and track their performance across a variety of social media platforms. The scheduling feature is especially handy if you need to get your Executive's thumbs up before posting anything - if you prepare week by week, you can save a lot of time by having them check a whole week's posts at once.

Keeping on top of everything being an EA throws at you is no easy feat, but with the right technology, things can become a little easier.