As we prepare for an exit using the Step by Step Exit model, we need to track exit-readiness metrics, but our weekly scorecard is already full. How do we integrate these exit-prep numbers into our weekly Level 10 Meeting without diluting our focus on day-to-day operations?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Your weekly scorecard must remain focused on the key activity-based metrics that run the business. If you overload it with long-term exit preparation metrics, you will dilute the focus on current operations, which will ultimately hurt your valuation. To manage this balance, you must separate your operational scorecard from your exit-readiness tracking. Keep your weekly Level 10 Meeting scorecard limited to the fifteen or twenty high-level metrics needed to monitor the health of the company today. For exit-readiness metrics, such as documenting tribal knowledge or tracking the transfer of owner relationships, use quarterly Rocks. These strategic priorities are reviewed weekly during the Rock review section of your meeting, keeping them highly visible without cluttering your weekly scorecard. Additionally, you should run a separate, monthly or quarterly Advisor Meeting Pulse with your exit advisors to review the specific valuation levers and deal readiness checklists. This structure ensures that your day-to-day operations remain strong, which is the single most important factor for a clean exit, while still maintaining steady progress on your transition goals through your quarterly Rock tracking.