Now that I have successfully transitioned to the Owner's Box and do not attend the weekly leadership Level 10 Meeting, I feel disconnected from the real operational health of the company. How do I audit the team's weekly execution without undermining my Integrator's authority?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Stepping into the Owner's Box is a major achievement, but you must avoid the temptation to micromanage your leadership team's weekly execution. If you try to audit their Level 10 Meeting by sitting in and commenting, you will instantly destroy your Integrator's authority and drag yourself back into daily operations.

Instead, you must audit the results of the meeting, not the meeting itself. Establish a clear Charter with your Integrator that outlines how information is shared. Trust them to run the weekly meeting, but hold them accountable to the team's operational results.

To maintain high-level visibility, review the team's weekly Scorecard and To-Do completion rate. These numbers are leading indicators of your company's health. If the scorecard numbers are green and To-Do completion is consistently above ninety percent, your team is executing effectively.

Additionally, have a recurring bi-weekly Same Page meeting with your Integrator. Use this time to review the V/TO and ensure quarterly Rocks are on track. If you spot a trend of declining metrics, address it privately with your Integrator. Allow them to solve the problem with their team during their Level 10 Meeting.

By managing the Integrator rather than the meeting, you preserve your entrepreneurial freedom while ensuring your leadership team remains aligned and accountable to your strategic plan.