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Executive support professionals must reposition as strategic partners – Centre for Executive Development
August 30, 2026
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Executive support professionals must reposition as strategic partners – Centre for Executive Development

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Key Points

  • The Centre for Executive Development (CED) urges executive and administrative professionals to reposition themselves as strategic partners, moving beyond traditional task-oriented roles.
  • This call is driven by the transformative impact of technology and AI on the workplace, necessitating a focus on strategic contribution to organisational decision-making.
  • The Executive and Administrative Leaders Roundtable 2026 in Accra, themed “Executive Support 2030,” emphasized leading through innovation, influence, and impact.
  • Professionals are encouraged to view AI and automation not as threats, but as opportunities to develop higher-value human capabilities such as emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and communication.
  • CED commits to professional development through training and certification, urging employers to invest in staff growth to strengthen leadership and improve organisational performance.

Why This Matters

This initiative is highly significant for Ghana as it directly addresses the need for its workforce to adapt to global technological advancements, particularly AI, ensuring job relevance and enhancing productivity across Ghanaian organizations. By professionalizing administrative roles and fostering strategic thinking, it aims to strengthen corporate governance and improve overall economic efficiency and competitiveness in the country.

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