Chief Executive Officer: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Through history
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Long ago
People have always needed leaders to plan big work. Companies grew larger, and someone had to keep all the teams working together toward one goal.
Tools of the trade
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Computer
A CEO uses a computer or tablet to look at reports and see how the business is doing.
Words to know
- Team
- A group of people who work together toward the same goal, like a team that makes cereal or shoes.
Quiz time
A CEO works alone and never talks to other people.
A CEO helps make sure all the parts of a company work together.