Distribution across 10 profiles.
Middle half of Innovation Managers score between 26% and 32%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 22%
34% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work50%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen5%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action1%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person44%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Innovation Manager, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Mentoring and coaching employees on innovation methodologies, such as design thinking, lean startup, or agile, to foster a culture of innovation within the organization
deep expertisesocial core
23%AA
0%
Designing and implementing innovation processes, frameworks, and metrics to track progress and measure the success of innovation efforts
21%DD
59%
Facilitating brainstorming sessions and workshops with cross-functional teams to generate new ideas and solutions for products, services, or processes
deep expertisesocial core
17%AA
0%
Building and maintaining relationships with external partners, such as startups, universities, research institutions, and vendors, to collaborate on innovation projects
deep expertisesocial core
13%AA
4%
Scouting and researching emerging technologies, market trends, and competitor innovations to identify potential opportunities for the company
deep expertise
13%DD
32%
Creating business cases, proposals, and presentations to secure funding and support for innovation initiatives from senior leadership and stakeholders
deep expertisesocial element
9%DD
29%
Monitoring and reporting on the progress of innovation projects, including challenges, risks, and outcomes, to keep stakeholders informed and engaged
1%DD
56%
Developing and managing innovation pipelines, including evaluating, prioritizing, and selecting ideas for further development or investment
deep expertisesocial element
1%DD
26%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Developing and managing innovation pipelines, including evaluating, prioritizing, and selecting ideas for further development or investment
deep expertisesocial element
24%DD
29%
Building and maintaining relationships with external partners, such as startups, universities, research institutions, and vendors, to collaborate on innovation projects
deep expertisesocial core
21%AA
1%
Mentoring and coaching employees on innovation methodologies, such as design thinking, lean startup, or agile, to foster a culture of innovation within the organization
some context neededsocial core
16%AA
3%
Scouting and researching emerging technologies, market trends, and competitor innovations to identify potential opportunities for the company
16%DD
75%
Creating business cases, proposals, and presentations to secure funding and support for innovation initiatives from senior leadership and stakeholders
11%DD
47%
Facilitating brainstorming sessions and workshops with cross-functional teams to generate new ideas and solutions for products, services, or processes
deep expertisesocial core
6%AA
10%
Designing and implementing innovation processes, frameworks, and metrics to track progress and measure the success of innovation efforts
2%DD
67%
Monitoring and reporting on the progress of innovation projects, including challenges, risks, and outcomes, to keep stakeholders informed and engaged
1%DD
59%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Scouting and researching emerging technologies, market trends, and competitor innovations to identify potential opportunities for the company
33%DD
64%
Developing and managing innovation pipelines, including evaluating, prioritizing, and selecting ideas for further development or investment
deep expertisesocial element
20%DD
31%
Creating business cases, proposals, and presentations to secure funding and support for innovation initiatives from senior leadership and stakeholders
17%DD
50%
Mentoring and coaching employees on innovation methodologies, such as design thinking, lean startup, or agile, to foster a culture of innovation within the organization
deep expertisesocial core
16%AA
0%
Facilitating brainstorming sessions and workshops with cross-functional teams to generate new ideas and solutions for products, services, or processes
deep expertisesocial core
6%AA
0%
Monitoring and reporting on the progress of innovation projects, including challenges, risks, and outcomes, to keep stakeholders informed and engaged
1%DD
69%
Building and maintaining relationships with external partners, such as startups, universities, research institutions, and vendors, to collaborate on innovation projects
deep expertisesocial core
1%AA
4%
Designing and implementing innovation processes, frameworks, and metrics to track progress and measure the success of innovation efforts
1%DD
61%
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