Chief Executives

How AI is changing chief executives work

7 of 20 measurable main tasks for this job show up in real AI-use data, so we rate it Amber (some AI use) — 35%.

This shows where people already use AI, not whether the job will disappear. How we measure this.

Tasks in this job and recorded AI use

• Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Talk with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Prepare budgets for approval (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Direct, plan, or put in place policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to make sure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Put in place corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Direct human resources activities (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Organize or approve promotional campaigns (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services — some recorded AI use
• Review and analyze legislation, laws, or public policy and recommend changes to promote or support interests of the general population or special groups — some recorded AI use
• Nominate citizens to boards or commissions — no recorded AI use
• Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws, or testify at such hearings — no recorded AI use
• Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials, and make sure that bylaws are enforced — no recorded AI use
• Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets — no recorded AI use
• Direct non-merchandising departments — no recorded AI use
• Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions — no recorded AI use
• Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility — no recorded AI use
• Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies — no recorded AI use
• Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so — no recorded AI use

Tasks: O*NET 31.0. AI use: Anthropic Economic Index (exact or close text match).

Your first steps (guidance)

1. Week 1: Open a free AI assistant and say hello. Follow our “Getting started with AI” guide. Ask it one simple question about your work.
2. Week 2: Use AI on one task you do often. Try the prompt for: “Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change”. Try the prompt for: “Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals”.

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