Distribution across 10 profiles.
Middle half of Chief Innovation Officers score between 20% and 29%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 17%
33% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work29%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen20%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action24%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person28%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Chief Innovation Officer, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Leading brainstorming sessions and workshops with cross-functional teams to generate new ideas for products, services, or business models
deep expertisesocial core
30%AD
15%
Building and maintaining relationships with external partners (startups, universities, research labs) to explore collaboration opportunities
deep expertisesocial core
18%AA
0%
Developing and presenting business cases for high-potential innovation projects to the executive team or board for funding approval
17%DA
19%
Scanning emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum computing, etc.) and assessing their potential impact on the company's products, services, or operations
13%DD
60%
Fostering a culture of innovation within the company by designing incentives, training programs, or internal innovation challenges
deep expertisesocial core
11%AA
3%
Overseeing the implementation of pilot projects or prototypes to test new concepts, including managing budgets, timelines, and resources
deep expertisesocial element
6%DA
7%
Monitoring the competitive landscape and industry trends to identify threats and opportunities for the company
1%DD
59%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Scanning emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum computing, etc.) and assessing their potential impact on the company's products, services, or operations
25%DD
67%
Building and maintaining relationships with external partners (startups, universities, research labs) to explore collaboration opportunities
deep expertisesocial core
17%AA
7%
Developing and presenting business cases for high-potential innovation projects to the executive team or board for funding approval
16%DA
18%
Overseeing the implementation of pilot projects or prototypes to test new concepts, including managing budgets, timelines, and resources
16%DA
16%
Fostering a culture of innovation within the company by designing incentives, training programs, or internal innovation challenges
deep expertisesocial core
11%AA
8%
Leading brainstorming sessions and workshops with cross-functional teams to generate new ideas for products, services, or business models
deep expertisesocial core
10%AD
10%
Monitoring the competitive landscape and industry trends to identify threats and opportunities for the company
1%DD
68%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Monitoring the competitive landscape and industry trends to identify threats and opportunities for the company
28%DD
50%
Scanning emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum computing, etc.) and assessing their potential impact on the company's products, services, or operations
25%DD
61%
Developing and presenting business cases for high-potential innovation projects to the executive team or board for funding approval
19%DA
18%
Fostering a culture of innovation within the company by designing incentives, training programs, or internal innovation challenges
deep expertisesocial core
13%AA
0%
Building and maintaining relationships with external partners (startups, universities, research labs) to explore collaboration opportunities
deep expertisesocial core
9%AA
3%
Leading brainstorming sessions and workshops with cross-functional teams to generate new ideas for products, services, or business models
deep expertisesocial core
1%AD
6%
Overseeing the implementation of pilot projects or prototypes to test new concepts, including managing budgets, timelines, and resources
1%DA
19%
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