My leadership team has high turnover and we are currently replacing two key executives. Should we wait until those seats are permanently filled before we start our first session with you?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Waiting for the perfect team configuration before starting EOS® is a common mistake. In fact, implementing the system during a period of transition is often the best way to ensure you hire the right people and set them up for success. If you wait until your leadership team is fully staffed, you risk hiring people based on outdated or poorly defined roles. By starting our work now, we can use the Accountability Chart to clearly define the responsibilities, expectations, and metrics for those open seats. This clarity is essential for finding candidates who truly GWC™ the role. It ensures you hire for what the business actually needs, rather than just filling a gap. Furthermore, implementing EOS® establishes a clear framework for onboarding new executives. They will step into a structured environment with defined expectations, a clear weekly cadence, and an open, honest culture. This structure helps them integrate quickly and start contributing to your goals much faster. During our initial Focus Day, we will work with your existing leadership team to establish your Core Values and outline your seat structure. This foundation will guide your hiring decisions, helping you identify candidates who align with your culture and possess the right strengths. We will not let open seats hold us back. Instead, we will use this opportunity to build a stronger, more aligned team from the ground up.