Career path
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
What this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- Risk PreferenceCentral
How you trade off potential gains against potential losses under uncertainty.
- ExtraversionCentral
How energized you are by social interaction and external stimulation.
- Enterprising InterestsCentral
Your interest in leading, persuading, and pursuing business or organizational goals.
- AchievementCentral
How much you value visible accomplishment and using your abilities to their fullest.
- IndependenceCentral
How much you value autonomy, self-direction, and freedom from close supervision.
- SupportCentral
How much you value supportive management and clear company policies.
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Business & operations
- Job titles you'll see
- Chief Executives
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