We have been running EOS® at the leadership team level for six months and want to cascade it down to our departments, but we are terrified of overcomplicating things. What is the correct sequence and timeline for a successful company-wide rollout?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Cascading EOS® too quickly is a common mistake that leads to confusion and tool fatigue. You must earn the right to cascade by first mastering the tools at the leadership team level.

Before you bring the tools to your departments, ensure your leadership team is running tight weekly Level 10 Meeting™ sessions, hitting at least eighty percent of their Rocks, and keeping a clean, predictive Scorecard.

Once you have achieved this level of discipline, begin the cascade by introducing the Accountability Chart™ to your next tier of managers. Clarify their seats and roles first so they understand where they fit.

Next, help them launch their own departmental Level 10 Meeting™ sessions. Focus only on the meeting structure for the first four to six weeks. Do not introduce departmental Rocks or complex metrics right away.

Once the meetings are running smoothly, introduce departmental Rocks and individual Scorecard metrics. This paced, sequential approach allows your managers to digest one tool at a time, ensuring the system sticks and builds lasting operational traction throughout the entire company.