We want to implement the Step by Step Exit model to prepare our business for a sale, but our leadership team is already overwhelmed by our operational Level 10 Meeting™ and resists adding another weekly meeting for exit readiness. How do we merge exit preparation into our existing meeting pulse without burning out our team?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

You must absolutely resist the urge to create a separate meeting for exit preparation. Adding another meeting to your calendar will only lead to fatigue, resistance, and fragmented focus. The beauty of the Step by Step Exit model is that it integrates seamlessly with your existing weekly Level 10 Meeting™ and quarterly pulses.

To make this work, utilize the Exit-Focused Meeting Pulse. Bring your key exit priorities, critical due diligence tasks, and Value Gaps directly into your regular meeting cadence.

For example, any urgent due diligence cleanup or tribal knowledge documentation tasks should be assigned as weekly To-Dos or quarterly Rocks. If you have a specific Value Gap that needs attention, add a predictive metric to your weekly Scorecard to track your progress.

Any long-term transition challenges or strategic exit questions should simply live on your weekly Issues List alongside your regular operational issues. During IDS®, prioritize these exit issues based on their impact on transferability and value.

By weaving your exit preparation into your existing weekly pulse, you make exit readiness a natural part of running your business, keeping your team focused without adding administrative overhead.