Will AI replace Chief Executives?
AI can do 46% of the work Chief Executives do at least twice as fast. People already use it for 2 of their 31 tasks, while 14 more are ready but barely used so far. 15 still need a person.
AI is already doing this2 · 8% of time
People already use AI for these tasks in real work, based on Anthropic's analysis of how Claude is used.
- 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.Mostly automated7% of time
- Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.Mostly automated2% of time
AI could do this next14 · 37% of time
AI can speed these up by at least half, but real use has not caught up yet. These are next in line.
- Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.5% of time
- Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.5% of time
- Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.5% of time
- 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.4% of time
- Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.4% of time
- Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.4% of time
- Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.4% of time
- Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.3% of time
- Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting.2% of time
- Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.2% of time
- Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets.1% of time
- Review and analyze legislation, laws, or public policy and recommend changes to promote or support interests of the general population or special groups.1% of time
- Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.under 1% of time
- Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials, and ensure that bylaws are enforced.under 1% of time
Still needs a person15 · 54% of time
No real AI use, no proven AI speedup and no robot that can do it yet. This is the part of the job to build on.
- Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.12% of time
- 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.10% of time
- Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.9% of time
- Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.4% of time
- Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.4% of time
- Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so.4% of time
- Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.3% of time
- Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.2% of time
- Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.2% of time
- Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.1% of time
- Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services.1% of time
- Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees.1% of time
- Organize or approve promotional campaigns.1% of time
- Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws, or testify at such hearings.1% of time
- Nominate citizens to boards or commissions.under 1% of time
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What this means
AI can do most of this work faster, but a real part of the job still needs a person. Real use is still behind at 7 out of 100, so the change here is only getting started. The people who learn which tasks to hand off will pull ahead.
What to do next
- Do the 2 tasks AI is already handling with AI yourself. Your peers already are, and it is quickly becoming the baseline.
- Get ahead on the 14 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
- Build on the 15 tasks that stay human. This is where your judgment, skill and relationships matter most.
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