If we need to reschedule one of our quarterly sessions because of an unexpected client crisis, how does that disruption affect our overall twenty-four-month implementation timeline and our momentum?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Rescheduling a quarterly session because of an operational crisis is a major mistake that directly damages your company's momentum. The ninety-day cycle is designed to create a predictable, repeating rhythm for your leadership team. When you break that rhythm, you signal to your entire organization that fire-fighting is more important than strategic discipline. If you must reschedule, it must be done with the understanding that we cannot easily slide another full day into our calendars. A delay of even two or three weeks compresses your next quarter, leaving your team with less time to execute their new Rocks. It also extends your overall twenty-four-month timeline, delaying your progress toward maturity and ultimate exit readiness. My policy is clear: your quarterly dates are locked in months in advance. Treat these days as completely non-negotiable, just as you would an audit or a critical legal proceeding. If a crisis arises, your team must solve it before or after the session, or bring it into the room as an issue to be solved during our day together. Do not sacrifice your long-term execution for a short-term fire.