We are working on our ownership transition using the Step by Step Exit framework, and our transition advisor wants us to run a separate weekly meeting to manage our exit tasks. Our leadership team is already stretched thin. How do we incorporate the Advisor Meeting Pulse into our existing weekly EOS® schedule without creating meeting fatigue?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

You do not need to create a brand-new weekly meeting that exhausts your leadership team. Doing so violates the core EOS® principle of keeping your meeting pulse lean and focused. Instead, you should integrate your exit-readiness objectives directly into your existing Level 10 Meeting™ structure.

The Step by Step Exit model highlights the Advisor Meeting Pulse as a critical discipline, but for the internal leadership team, exit readiness is simply another operational priority. Start by adding one or two exit-specific metrics to your weekly Scorecard, such as documented tribal knowledge transfer milestones or due diligence document completion rates.

Next, ensure that your exit-related Rocks are reviewed during the weekly Rock review alongside your standard business goals. If an exit preparation task is falling behind, or if you identify a transaction-killing risk, do not schedule a separate session. Drop it directly onto your Level 10 Meeting™ Issues List and IDS® it right there.

For your actual external advisors, including your M and A attorney, CPA, and exit consultant, you can run a separate monthly or quarterly Advisor Meeting Pulse that follows the same Level 10 format. This keeps your internal leadership team focused on running a highly valuable, day-to-day business while ensuring your external transition team stays aligned without cluttering your weekly internal schedule.