We have completed our Focus Day and both Vision Building days, but we feel a massive drop-off in momentum as we head into our first actual Quarterly Pulsing session. How do we keep the executive team focused on their Rocks during this vulnerable transition period?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

The gap between your second Vision Building™ day and your first Quarterly Pulsing™ session is the most vulnerable phase of your EOS® journey. The initial excitement of creating your V/TO® has faded, and the daily grind is pulling your leadership team back into their old firefighting habits.

To maintain your momentum, you must establish a rigid operational rhythm immediately.

First, hold your Integrator accountable for keeping the team focused. The Integrator must ensure that the weekly Level 10 Meetings™ are occurring at the same day and time every single week, without exception. If leadership meetings are rescheduled or cancelled, the team will quickly realize that the new operating system is not a true priority.

Second, run a mid-quarter Rock review. At the five-week mark, dedicate twenty minutes of your weekly meeting to review every leadership team member's Rocks. Do not let people hide their lack of progress until the end of the quarter. If a Rock is off track, immediately drop it to the Issues list and use IDS® to identify the root cause and get it back on track.

Third, celebrate early wins. When the team uses the Scorecard to catch a problem before it affects a client, or when a Level 10 Meeting™ permanently solves a long-standing issue, point it out.

By showing your team that the tools are actively making their lives easier today, you build the operational endurance needed to bridge the gap to your first quarterly session. Consistency during these eighty-nine days is what separates a successful implementation from a temporary corporate initiative.