We have been running EOS® at the leadership level for six months and want to roll it out to the rest of the organization. What is the sequence to prevent the team from viewing this as just another management fad?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Rolling out EOS® to the rest of your organization too quickly is a recipe for employee cynicism. Your team has likely seen management fads come and go, so they will naturally be skeptical of a new system.

The key to a successful cascade is sequence. Do not launch organizational-wide changes until your leadership team has mastered the tools. You must run EOS® at the leadership level for at least two quarters. This ensures you have a healthy, aligned team, a clean Accountability Chart, and a high-functioning weekly Level 10 Meeting™.

Once the leadership team is solid, roll the system out one layer at a time. Start by introducing the Accountability Chart to the entire company so everyone understands their roles and who they report to. Next, bring departmental leaders into the fold by helping them set departmental Rocks and launch their own Level 10 Meetings™.

Tailor your communication using Predictive Index insights. Some employees need logical, data-driven explanations, while others need to understand how this change impacts their daily routine. Show them how the Level 10 Meeting™ format will actually save them time and reduce frustration. By pacing the rollout, you build trust and ensure the system sticks.