Distribution across 39 profiles.
Middle half of Chief Operating Officers score between 15% and 20%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 14%
22% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work19%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen45%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action0%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person36%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Chief Operating Officer, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Represent operations in external stakeholder conversations (customers, vendors, investors, regulators)
deep expertisesocial core
22%AA
2%
Participate in executive leadership team meetings to align operations strategy with company goals and board expectations
deep expertisesocial core
22%AA
0%
Identify and solve cross-functional bottlenecks (e.g., procurement delays blocking production, system downtime affecting fulfillment)
deep expertisesocial core
20%AD
15%
Lead or sponsor process improvement initiatives (lean, automation, restructuring) and track ROI and implementation timelines
17%AD
32%
Conduct one-on-one and group meetings with direct reports (VPs of Finance, Supply Chain, HR, IT) to discuss performance, blockers, and strategic initiatives
deep expertisesocial core
8%AA
0%
Review and approve operational budgets, financial reports, and KPI dashboards from department heads
4%DD
54%
Make hiring, promotion, and performance management decisions for senior operations staff
deep expertisesocial core
3%AD
3%
Conduct risk assessments and contingency planning for supply chain, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience
1%AD
33%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Conduct one-on-one and group meetings with direct reports (VPs of Finance, Supply Chain, HR, IT) to discuss performance, blockers, and strategic initiatives
deep expertisesocial core
24%AA
1%
Review and approve operational budgets, financial reports, and KPI dashboards from department heads
18%DD
52%
Identify and solve cross-functional bottlenecks (e.g., procurement delays blocking production, system downtime affecting fulfillment)
deep expertisesocial core
15%AD
7%
Make hiring, promotion, and performance management decisions for senior operations staff
deep expertisesocial core
14%AD
12%
Lead or sponsor process improvement initiatives (lean, automation, restructuring) and track ROI and implementation timelines
some context neededsocial core
14%AD
16%
Conduct risk assessments and contingency planning for supply chain, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience
deep expertisesocial element
10%AD
10%
Participate in executive leadership team meetings to align operations strategy with company goals and board expectations
some context neededsocial core
0%AA
0%
Represent operations in external stakeholder conversations (customers, vendors, investors, regulators)
deep expertisesocial core
0%AA
0%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Review and approve operational budgets, financial reports, and KPI dashboards from department heads
21%DD
53%
Identify and solve cross-functional bottlenecks (e.g., procurement delays blocking production, system downtime affecting fulfillment)
deep expertisesocial core
18%AD
7%
Conduct risk assessments and contingency planning for supply chain, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience
15%AD
32%
Conduct one-on-one and group meetings with direct reports (VPs of Finance, Supply Chain, HR, IT) to discuss performance, blockers, and strategic initiatives
deep expertisesocial core
12%AA
10%
Participate in executive leadership team meetings to align operations strategy with company goals and board expectations
deep expertisesocial core
11%AA
3%
Lead or sponsor process improvement initiatives (lean, automation, restructuring) and track ROI and implementation timelines
some context neededsocial core
9%AD
12%
Make hiring, promotion, and performance management decisions for senior operations staff
deep expertisesocial core
6%AD
6%
Represent operations in external stakeholder conversations (customers, vendors, investors, regulators)
deep expertisesocial element
3%AA
7%
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