traction-eos

EOS implementation starts with a Focus Day covering the accountability chart, rocks, scorecard, and Level 10 meetings, followed by two Vision Building days to complete the V/TO. Full implementation typically takes two years with quarterly sessions and annual planning.

A Level 10 meeting is a 90-minute weekly leadership meeting with a fixed agenda: segue, scorecard review, rock review, headlines, to-do review, 60 minutes of IDS issue solving, and a conclusion with a 1-10 meeting rating.

Set 3-7 SMART rocks per quarter that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound, each with a single owner. Track progress weekly in Level 10 meetings and target an 80% or higher completion rate.

An accountability chart defines who owns what function with one person per seat, structured around Visionary and Integrator roles. Unlike an org chart, it focuses on accountability for outcomes rather than reporting hierarchy.

Companies scoring below 15 on the organizational checkup, or those whose leadership teams cannot align on the V/TO, should consider hiring a certified EOS Implementer. Self-implementation works for disciplined teams willing to follow the tools consistently.