Can AI do scheduling, planning and resource control?

Scheduling, planning and resource control

Part of the output can be produced by software today.

An agent can propose the plan, chase the replies and keep the record current. To actually change anything it needs write access to a calendar or work system, and a person still owns the tradeoffs when two plans collide.

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All 108 activities of this kind

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Work activities, most widely performed first
Activity	Jobs
Order materials, supplies, or equipment	71
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products	61
Order instructional or library materials or equipment	52
Plan community programs or activities for the general public	42
Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources	34
Prescribe medications	32
Collect deposits, payments or fees	27
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources	26
Prepare detailed work plans	24
Schedule patient procedures or appointments	22
Communicate with government agencies	22
Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests	21
Schedule operational activities	20
Schedule appointments	20
Assign duties or work schedules to employees	20
Distribute instructional or library materials	20
Prescribe treatments or therapies	19
Plan production or operational procedures or sequences	17
Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment	16
Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues	15
Signal others to coordinate work activities	15
Collect payments for goods or services	15
Order medical supplies or equipment	15
Refer customers to appropriate personnel	14
Monitor inventories of products or materials	14
Purchase products or services	13
Prepare staff schedules or work assignments	12
Refer clients to community or social service programs	11
Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement	11
Coordinate with external parties to exchange information	11
Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders	11
Coordinate special events or programs	11
Maintain supply or equipment inventories	11
Collect fares or payment from customers	11
Order construction or extraction materials or equipment	11
Schedule activities or facility use	10
Arrange maintenance activities	10
Help clients get needed services or resources	10
Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems	10
Represent the organization in external relations	10
Organize recreational activities or events	10
Monitor availability of equipment or supplies	10
Inventory medical supplies or equipment	10
Schedule instructional activities	9
Plan work procedures	9
Develop detailed project plans	9
Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems	9
Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning	9
Confer with others about financial matters	9
Coordinate student extracurricular activities	9
Prepare employee work schedules	9
Distribute materials to employees or customers	9
Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions	8
Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems	8
Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies	8
Coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, clients, or other departments	8
Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents	8
Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities	8
Plan work operations	7
Direct productions or performances	7
Coordinate artistic activities	7
Manage outreach activities	7
Assign class work to students	7
Coordinate regulatory documentation activities	7
Coordinate logistics or other business operations	7
Distribute resources to patrons or employees	7
Distribute incoming mail	7
Acquire supplies or equipment	7
Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to share information	6
Manage content of broadcasts or presentations	6
Prepare activity or work schedules	6
Manage documentation to ensure organization or accuracy	6
Manage inventories of products or organizational resources	6
Distribute supplies to workers	6
Purchase stocks of merchandise or supplies	6
Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments	6
Arrange facility schedules	5
Schedule product or material transportation	5
Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities	5
Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs	5
Refer individuals to educational or work programs	5
Confer with coworkers to resolve equipment problems	5
Organize special events	5
Coordinate personnel recruitment activities	5
Maintain food, beverage, or equipment inventories	5
Assign resources or facilities to patrons or employees	5
Inventory materials or equipment	5
Schedule dining reservations	4
Plan special events	4
Plan flight operations	4
Maintain the inventory of equipment	4
Allocate physical resources within organizations	4
Provide educational materials to community members	4
Monitor resources	4
Plan conferences, programs, or special events	3
Arrange physical or mental health services for clients	3
Collaborate with outside groups to develop programs or projects	3
Coordinate musical rehearsals or performances	3
Plan employee work schedules	3
Control prescription refills or authorizations	3
Schedule equipment maintenance	2
Schedule appointments with prospective customers	2
Adjust routes or speeds as necessary	2
Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities	2
Schedule medical facility use	1
Schedule agricultural or forestry work	1
Plan implementation or promotion of recycling programs	1
Host events	1