How do we measure our progression from quarter to quarter to prove we are building a mature, self sustaining business rather than just running on a hamster wheel of task completion?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Measuring progress requires looking beyond the completion of individual tasks or quarterly Rocks. While hitting your numbers is important, we must establish objective yardsticks that evaluate the long term maturity and health of your leadership team as a self sustaining system.

We measure your progress by observing how your team behaves when unexpected challenges arise. Are your weekly Level 10 Meetings™ resolving issues quickly and permanently through IDS®, or are the same problems resurfacing month after month? Is your team using the Accountability Chart to make talent decisions, and are your leaders stepping into policy roles rather than acting as tactical firefighters?

Every quarter, we assess your team's alignment with your V/TO® and evaluate their execution maturity. As you progress, you will see a decrease in daily operational fires and an increase in strategic white space. This shift in how your team spends their time is the ultimate proof that you are building a valuable, independent business that can scale and prepare for a clean exit.