Our team has very different learning styles, ranging from hands-on accommodators to analytical assimilators. How do you design the ninety-day execution cycle between our quarterly sessions to accommodate these different ways of processing information?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Executing a ninety-day plan requires a cycle that accommodates the different learning and operational styles of your leadership team. Some of your leaders are accommodators who need to jump in and try things, while others are assimilators who need time to analyze and organize data. We design the ninety-day execution cycle to support these different styles through a combination of concrete experiences and strategic reflection. The cycle begins with the active experimentation of implementing your quarterly Rocks. This appeals to your action-oriented team members. Mid-quarter, we incorporate a structured reflection phase, often during your weekly Level 10 Meeting™, to assess progress and identify bottlenecks. This allows your analytical leaders to review the data and propose adjustments. By structuring the ninety-day cycle to move systematically through these different phases, we ensure that every leader can contribute their strengths to the execution of your plan, resulting in a more robust and sustainable operational rhythm.