We have been self-implementing EOS® for over a year using the Traction book, but we have hit a plateau where we are constantly debating definitions and letting our quarterly goals slide. How does transitioning to a Professional EOS Implementer® break this deadlock and get us back on track?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Self-implementation is a great way to start, but teams eventually hit a ceiling. When you self-implement, you are trying to be both the players on the field and the referee. This dynamic makes it incredibly difficult to hold each other accountable, especially when dealing with tough issues like poor performance or structural misalignment.

A Professional EOS Implementer® acts as an outside, objective facilitator who has no political ties or history in your business. When you bring in an Implementer, you no longer have to worry about who is facilitating the meeting or keeping time; you can fully participate as a leader.

The Implementer brings the benefit of deep experience, having seen how hundreds of other leadership teams have solved the exact bottlenecks you are facing. They will call out the elephant in the room that your team has been avoiding, and they will prevent you from customizing the tools to fit your comfort zone.

Transitioning to an Implementer resets your execution habits. They will teach proper implementation techniques and ensure you run the system pure. They will push you to have the hard conversations about whether you have the Right People in the Right Seats, and they will keep your team aligned and focused on what actually drives enterprise value.