Our head of operations wants to change his external title to Integrator because that is his seat on our EOS® Accountability Chart, but we are worried this non-traditional title will confuse future buyers during our exit process. How do we handle this?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

It is important to understand the difference between internal EOS® seats and external business titles. The Accountability Chart is designed for internal clarity, roles, and responsibilities, while business titles are designed for the external market, clients, and potential buyers. The term Integrator is highly functional within an EOS® company, but it is not widely understood by investment bankers, private equity firms, or traditional buyers outside the EOS® ecosystem. Using non-traditional titles on your legal documents or external bios can confuse buyers and raise unnecessary questions during due diligence. To resolve this, you should allow your leader to use the internal title of Integrator within your company wall, during your Level 10 Meeting™, and on your internal Accountability Chart. For the external market, however, they should use a traditional title like Chief Operating Officer or President. This ensures they have the professional credibility they need when negotiating with vendors, clients, and potential buyers. Make this distinction clear to your leadership team. Explain that having a dual title is a common practice that protects the value of the business during an exit while maintaining the integrity of your internal operating system.