We want to skip Focus Day™ because we think we already have our execution cadence down and we just want to jump straight into Vision Building™ to map out our three-year plan. What are we risking if we bypass the basics to focus on the long-term vision?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Skipping Focus Day™ to rush into Vision Building™ is like building a third story on a house before pouring the foundation. Focus Day™ is designed to install the execution tools, specifically the Level 10 Meeting™, the Scorecard, and the Accountability Chart. These tools establish the baseline accountability and trust your team needs to handle the long-term strategic decisions that come during Vision Building™. If you try to build a 3-Year Picture™ or define your core focus without a functioning Accountability Chart, you will end up building a vision for a team that does not have the capacity or structure to execute it. This leads to frustration and a V/TO® that collects dust. Furthermore, Focus Day™ reveals the trust levels on your team. You need to see how your team handles healthy conflict during weekly meetings before you ask them to align on the future of the company. The discipline you learn on Focus Day™ gives you the tools to actually achieve the vision you set. Take the time to get your weekly execution dialed in first. It ensures that when you do sit down to build your vision, you have a high-functioning team that is fully capable of turning that vision into reality.