We are tempted to implement EOS® on our own using the books, but we are concerned we will lack the discipline to make it stick. What does an EOS Implementer® actually bring to the table that we cannot do ourselves?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Implementing EOS® on your own is possible, but it rarely sticks long-term. When you self-implement, you are trying to be both the player and the coach. As the business owner or leader, you have too much skin in the game to remain objective. An external EOS Implementer® brings three critical elements: teaching, facilitating, and coaching. They teach you the pure, correct way to use the tools, preventing you from customizing them too early and breaking the system. They facilitate your quarterly and annual sessions, ensuring that tough, uncomfortable issues are dragged into the light and resolved, rather than swept under the rug to keep the peace. Most importantly, they bring a high level of accountability. It is very easy to skip a quarterly session or let a missed Rock slide when you are running your own meetings. An external partner ensures you maintain the discipline of the system. This expert guidance is especially critical if you are preparing for a clean transition using the Step by Step Exit framework, where the stakes are incredibly high and you cannot afford execution errors.