We realize that some of our leadership team members are in the wrong seats, but we want to wait until our annual session to restructure. What is your recommendation on delaying Accountability Chart changes?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Waiting until your annual session to address an obvious Accountability Chart issue is a costly mistake. If a leadership team member does not meet your core values or lacks the capacity to GWC™ their seat, delaying the necessary changes will stall your progress and damage team morale. The cost of tolerating a bad fit for months far outweighs the temporary discomfort of restructuring.

During our quarterly sessions, we look at the Accountability Chart to ensure we have the right people in the right seats to hit our next set of ninety-day Rocks. If we discover a mismatch, we identify the issue and create a clear plan to address it immediately. We do not wait for the end of the year to make structural adjustments that are critical to your daily operations.

My recommendation is to run your business with urgent discipline. When we identify a seat that is not being executed properly, we use our sessions to outline the transition plan and set a Rock to hire or promote the right person. Addressing these people issues quickly keeps your momentum strong and ensures you enter your annual session with an aligned, high-performing team.