We are trying to roll out EOS® while simultaneously introducing AI automations across our departments, and our leadership team is confused about how to write static Accountability Chart roles when the work is changing weekly. How do we align our core system rollout with rapid technology changes without stalling?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Introducing artificial intelligence while implementing EOS® feels like building a plane while flying it, but the two systems actually reinforce each other. The mistake is treating Accountability Chart roles as lists of tasks.

Your Accountability Chart must define major outcomes, not daily tasks. Even if AI completely automates how a job is done, the fundamental seat responsibility does not change. For example, if you automate customer support routing, the seat is still accountable for customer satisfaction and response times.

When rolling out the tools during rapid technological change, keep your roles focused on ownership. The five bullet points under each seat should describe what that person is ultimate guardian of, not the software they use.

If a seat's daily tasks are shifting because of AI, make the evaluation and adoption of those AI tools a specific quarterly Rock for that seat owner. Let them own the process of streamlining their own seat.

This approach keeps your structure stable while allowing operational tasks to fluidly evolve. It ensures your people are using AI to elevate their GWC™ rather than feeling threatened by the technology.