We do not want to become permanently dependent on an external consultant. What are the specific milestones that indicate we have successfully mastered the tools and are ready to run this system entirely on our own?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

You should not be dependent on me forever. A typical engagement with me runs eighteen to twenty-four months. My ultimate goal is to work myself out of a job by helping you master the operating system. We know you are ready to graduate when you hit three distinct milestones. First, your leadership team must run highly effective weekly Level 10 Meetings without any operational drift. Second, you must achieve a consistent rate of completing eighty percent or more of your quarterly Rocks. Third, your team must be able to resolve deep-seated conflict using IDS without needing an external facilitator to referee. When you reach this level of discipline, we begin a structured transition. I will facilitate your annual planning sessions while you run your own quarterly sessions. This gradual hand-off ensures that your execution habits remain strong and you do not slide back into old, undisciplined behaviors. We use Kolb's model of experiential learning to evaluate your self-facilitation, making sure you can review, reflect, and adapt your processes independently. Graduation is not an abrupt exit; it is a planned transition to complete operational autonomy.