Chief Executives

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 3 (10%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 22 (71%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 6 (19%)

• Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Nominate citizens to boards or commissions.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• 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.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real 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.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws, or testify at such hearings.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials, and ensure that bylaws are enforced.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Organize or approve promotional campaigns.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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