We are preparing our business for a clean exit in twenty-four months and want our documented Core Processes to be a major selling point. How do we ensure our team is actually following our documented workflows instead of just keeping them on a shelf to satisfy a buyer?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

To prepare your business for a clean exit in twenty-four months, your documented Core Processes must be active operational assets, not static documents gathering dust. Buyers will discount your valuation if they suspect your business relies on tribal knowledge rather than repeatable systems.

To ensure your team is actually following your documented workflows, you must integrate your Core Processes directly into your EOS® Accountability Chart. Every seat on the chart must be explicitly tied to the specific Core Processes they are responsible for executing.

Use your weekly Scorecard to measure compliance. If a process is critical to your operations, there must be a weekly metric that tracks whether it is being followed. For example, if your sales process is documented, track the percentage of new leads processed through your CRM according to the standard.

Furthermore, use GWC™ as a filter. If a team member is consistently bypassing your documented systems, they do not GWC™ their seat, and you must address this performance gap. When a buyer conducts due diligence and sees that your leadership team uses your Core Processes to manage daily operations, they will pay a premium for your business.