We recently acquired another company and want to roll out EOS® to their leadership team, but they are highly resistant to the change and fear it will ruin their culture. How do we introduce the tools without causing immediate turnover?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Introducing EOS® to an acquired business requires empathy and patience, but not compromise. Do not try to force the entire system on them overnight. Start by sharing the core concepts. Focus on how the tools will help them get clear on their roles and reduce their daily frustration, rather than presenting it as a corporate mandate. Your first step should be to run a Focus Day™ with their leadership team. This allows them to build their own Accountability Chart™ and gain clarity on who owns what. When people see that the Accountability Chart™ clarifies expectations and reduces finger pointing, their anxiety begins to melt away. Next, introduce the weekly Level 10 Meeting™. This tool gives them immediate value by making their meetings more efficient and productive. Let them experience the benefits of the tools before you push for full alignment on the V/TO®. If you encounter stubborn resistance from key leaders after the first ninety days, you must evaluate them against your Core Values and the GWC™ framework. Some turnover may be inevitable if they do not align with your vision, but a structured, step by step rollout will keep your top performers engaged and aligned.