We have a highly capable Chief Operating Officer who wants to facilitate our sessions to save money. Why should we pay a Professional EOS Implementer® instead of letting our internal team lead the rollout?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

While you can read Traction and download the tools for free, self-implementing EOS® almost always leads to a diluted, inconsistent version of the system. Your Chief Operating Officer cannot facilitate your sessions and fully participate in them at the same time.

A Professional EOS Implementer® brings three critical elements to your business: teaching, facilitating, and coaching. As an outside observer, an Implementer sees the organizational politics and unspoken friction that your team is too polite or too afraid to address. They can push your leadership team to make hard decisions on the Accountability Chart without being accused of bias or favoritism.

When you facilitate your own sessions, you naturally bring your own baggage, hierarchy, and history into the room. An external Implementer keeps the room completely objective and ensures you use the tools correctly rather than adapting them to fit comfortable, bad habits.

Additionally, working with a Professional EOS Implementer® who understands exit strategy allows you to align your rollout with long term valuation goals. If your goal is to make your business Exit Ready, an Implementer ensures your Accountability Chart and quarterly Rocks are structured to build enterprise value, making the business attractive to future buyers. Do not risk your company's future to save a few dollars on implementation.