Elevating Efficiency: Navigating ChatGPT 4 Plugins for Executive Assistants

Welcome back to AI for EAs! Thanks for taking the time to check-in. This week I found a new thing! Some of you may know this already, but if not, OpenAI is gradually introducing plugins in ChatGPT-4.

What are ChatGPT Plugins?

ChatGPT plugins are additional modules or extensions that can be integrated into the ChatGPT platform to enhance its capabilities and provide users with specialised functionalities. For those who might not be familiar, there’s a swift way to grasp the installation and utilisation of ChatGPT plugins. These plugins expand the range of tasks that ChatGPT can perform by allowing it to interact with external services, APIs, and databases. Essentially, plugins enable ChatGPT to perform specific tasks beyond generating text responses.

That’s right, by using ChatGPT-4 (instead of ChatGPT's 3.5 free version), we can now use ChatGPT to book flights, ground transport and accommodation for our Execs upcoming international multi-stop trip, ask it to generate a list of suitable restaurants in the area that have availability and then book a table, tell it to generate detailed meeting minutes; and even ask it to source then purchase and ship gifts to clients. Whilst ChatGPT-4 comes with a $20 per month subscription fee I think it’s a price worth paying for gaining back hours and hours of time through no more internet trawling for a table or navigating the company travel booking tool. Imagine the admin headache this could solve and not to mention saving our time so we can get some actual work done?!

Yet, the question remains: which ChatGPT plugins stand out as the finest, and which ones should you consider using? Having researched various plugins here are some of the top ChatGPT plugins that I think can help EAs in our roles.

OpenTable

Among the suite of ChatGPT plugins, OpenTable stands out as a practical choice, offering quick and seamless restaurant booking capabilities while on the move. This plugin excels in simplifying the reservation process, ensuring users can secure their preferred dining times with minimal effort. By providing fundamental details such as the date, time, location, and the number of guests, users can initiate the reservation process through ChatGPT.

Once armed with these inputs, the OpenTable plugin takes over, efficiently sourcing suitable restaurant options. Notably, the plugin supplies direct links to reservation details, thoughtfully pre-populated for ease of use. This user-friendly functionality positions OpenTable as a valuable ChatGPT plugin, substantially streamlining the process of securing convenient restaurant reservations.

Expedia and Kayak

Among the standout travel planning plugins compatible with ChatGPT are Expedia and Kayak. These offer users the ability to effortlessly reserve flights, hotels, and gain valuable travel recommendations, catering to diverse trip-planning requirements. This plugin requires fundamental information including departure and arrival points, price point and dates and times. Once this data is provided, each plugin takes the lead, presenting an array of flight options originating from your specified location. Each plugin excels in presenting comprehensive details, encompassing total costs, potential layovers and delays, reputable airlines, and more.

Klarna

The Klarna plugin offers a convenient avenue to effortlessly search and compare prices of various products across a myriad online stores, all directly within ChatGPT. Just as with travel, shopping too is simplified. Klarna’s plugin empowers users to scout for products and evaluate their respective costs through Klarna’s comprehensive repository of retailers, stocks, and pricing data.

Furthermore, Klarna harnesses ChatGPT’s natural language processing prowess to cater to broader needs. Users can request inspiration or curated lists centred around themes such as birthdays, anniversaries, and more. In instances where the perfect gift seems elusive, or personal indulgence beckons, the amalgamation of research and access to product pages through ChatGPT proves invaluable.

There’s An AI For That

If you’re not sure where to start with all this AI stuff, whilst not the flashiest among the ChatGPT-4 plugins store, “There’s An AI For That” proves to be remarkably helpful. This tool offers a curated compilation of AI solutions capable of executing a diverse array of tasks. Rather than embarking on an exhaustive and potentially futile series of Google searches, you can trust this tool to streamline the process of identifying pertinent AI tools tailored to your specific requirements. Amidst an era where AI predominates across the tech landscape, the utility of “There’s An AI For That” becomes readily apparent.

So, in conclusion, I hope you can see how incorporating ChatGPT plugins into the toolkit of executive assistants brings the opportunity to really increase our efficiency and productivity. As the demands of modern business continue to evolve, these plugins stand as invaluable companions, streamlining tasks that were once time-consuming and labour-intensive. With the power to effortlessly manage travel arrangements, secure restaurant reservations, and curate thoughtful gifts, executive assistants can now redirect our energy towards more strategic and impactful responsibilities. The marriage of AI technology and human expertise through ChatGPT plugins not only elevates the support provided by executive assistants but also contributes to the growth and success of the organisations we serve.

I believe embracing these innovative tools will help executive assistants to truly shine in our pivotal roles.

I hope you’ve found this helpful and I look forward to seeing you again soon.

Abi x