As the Visionary, I want to create a highly aggressive Accountability Chart that supports our five-year scaling goals, but my Integrator wants to focus only on what we need for the next twelve months. How do we align on our future organizational structure without stalling our current execution?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Aligning the long term vision of the Visionary with the near term execution focus of the Integrator is one of the most critical dynamics in an EOS company. To resolve this structural debate, you must use your V/TO to create a phased roadmap for your Accountability Chart.

Do not try to build a five year chart and force your current team into it today, as this will lead to massive confusion and empty seats you cannot afford to hire. Instead, design three distinct versions of your Accountability Chart.

The first version is your current chart, which represents the structure you need to run the business today. The second version is your twelve month chart, which reflects the immediate structural changes and hiring needs required to hit your annual goals. The third version is your three to five year chart, which maps out the specialized seats and leadership departments required to support your long term scaling targets.

By separating these charts, you satisfy the Visionary's need for future planning while giving the Integrator a realistic, step by step blueprint to execute over the next year. Review your long term chart during your annual planning sessions to ensure your twelve month adjustments are always moving you closer to your ultimate scaling goals without disrupting your daily operations.