We just finished our Focus Day™ and are entering our first 90 days of running EOS®. What does a successful first quarter actually look like in terms of team behavior, and how do we measure if the tools are taking root?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

The first 90 days after your Focus Day™ are not about perfection. They are about building muscle memory. Do not expect your team to have a flawless Scorecard or to hit every Rock. Success in this initial phase is defined by consistency and cultural adoption.

You should look for three specific indicators that the tools are taking root.
- First, your leadership team meets every single week for their Level 10 Meeting™ at the same day and time. If you are rescheduling, canceling, or letting the meeting run long, you are failing the consistency test.
- Second, your Scorecard metrics are actually updated before the meeting starts. It sounds basic, but getting eight to twelve leading indicators tracked weekly without someone chasing down the numbers is a massive cultural win.
- Third, your team members are beginning to own their Rocks. They should be tracking their progress and raising their hands during the Level 10 Meeting™ if they are off track, rather than hiding the issue until the end of the quarter.

During these first 90 days, you will likely experience some discomfort. You will discover that some team members struggle with the high level of visibility and accountability that EOS® brings. This is normal. Your goal is to stay disciplined, run the meetings exactly as designed, and let the tools highlight where your operational gaps lie. By the time you reach your first quarterly session, your team will have a clear understanding of where they are strong and where they need to improve.