I want to step out of the daily grind and hire an external Integrator so I can focus on being a pure Visionary and prepare my company for a clean exit. How do we design this new Integrator seat on our Accountability Chart before we start interviewing candidates so we do not just write a job description based on our current problems?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

When owners decide to step out of daily operations to prepare for an exit, they often rush to hire an Integrator based on their current personal pain points. This is a critical mistake. If you write a job description based on your current frustrations, you will end up hiring an administrative assistant or a fire extinguisher, not a true Integrator who can run the company.

You must design the seat with a structure-first approach. Before you review a single resume, look at your Accountability Chart and define the ideal future structure of the Integrator seat without any specific person in mind. Focus purely on the core roles of this seat, which typically include driving integration, executing the business plan, holding the leadership team accountable, and harmonizing daily operations.

Once the seat is clearly defined on your chart, you can use the GWC™ tool to evaluate candidates. They must truly get, want, and have the capacity to own these specific roles. Designing the seat first ensures you find a leader who can operate independently, reducing owner dependency and significantly increasing the value of your company to potential buyers. By making the seat bigger than any individual, you build a scalable business that can survive and thrive without you.