Our team gets confused about the difference between our weekly scorecard metrics and our quarterly Rocks. How do we keep these two EOS tools distinct and aligned?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

This confusion is common but easily resolved. Your weekly scorecard and your quarterly Rocks represent two different dimensions of running your business. Think of your scorecard as the dashboard of your car. It tracks your vital signs, like speed, oil pressure, and fuel level. These are ongoing, operational metrics that you must monitor every single week to keep the business running smoothly. If your scorecard metrics are green, it means your day-to-day operations are healthy.

Your quarterly Rocks, on the other hand, represent your destination. They are your strategic, project-based priorities designed to move the business forward, improve your systems, or solve a major issue over a ninety-day period. Scorecard metrics are about maintaining the status quo of your business, while Rocks are about transforming it.

For example, a scorecard metric might be weekly outbound sales calls, which you must hit every week. A quarterly Rock might be implementing a new CRM system, which has a clear start and end date. Your scorecard ensures you do not crash the car today, while your Rocks ensure you are driving the car in the right direction. Keep these tools separate in your mind and in your Level 10 Meeting. Review the scorecard first to check your operational health, then review your Rocks to track your strategic progress.