During our first ninety days of EOS® implementation, we are finding that our operational momentum has slowed down because we are spending so much time learning the tools. How do we maintain our daily output while building our operating system muscle?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

The first ninety days of adopting the Entrepreneurial Operating System® is always a period of adjustment. It is completely normal to feel like you are moving slower as you build your operating system muscle. The mistake most leadership teams make is trying to run the business the old way while simultaneously running all the new tools perfectly.

To maintain your daily momentum, you must focus on progress, not perfection. Do not worry about having a perfect Scorecard or a flawless Accountability Chart on day thirty. Your main goal in the first ninety days is to establish the basic weekly rhythm of the Level 10 Meeting™ and start building trust in the process.

Treat this period as an investment in your future efficiency. The time you spend now learning to run a tight ninety-minute meeting will save you hundreds of hours of disorganized communication later. Work closely with your Professional EOS Implementer® to ensure you are introducing the tools at the right pace. Lean into the proven process and trust that the operational speed will return, stronger and more sustainable than before, as the tools become second nature.