Our Integrator acts as the Level 10 Meeting facilitator but struggles to participate objectively because they are busy managing the timer and the agenda. Should we rotate the facilitator role or hire an outside moderator?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

It is a common challenge for the Integrator to struggle with balancing the active facilitation of the Level 10 Meeting with their role as a participant. However, rotating the facilitator role among different team members weekly is a mistake that leads to inconsistent meeting discipline and lost momentum. The facilitation of the Level 10 Meeting requires a high level of operational authority and strong command of the EOS process. The Integrator is the natural fit for this role because they are responsible for driving execution and accountability across the business. To solve this challenge without rotating the role or hiring an outside moderator, you should split the administrative duties from the facilitation duties. Have another team member, such as an executive assistant, act as the scribe. This person can manage the software, update the Scorecard, track the timer, and log the To-Dos. This frees up the Integrator to focus purely on the flow of the meeting and the dynamics of the conversation. When the Integrator needs to share their perspective during IDS, they should explicitly state they are stepping out of the facilitator role for a moment to participate. By maintaining the Integrator as the consistent, disciplined leader of the meeting, you preserve the strength of your leadership structure while giving them the mental space to contribute.