At what exact point in our session cadence do we begin introducing AI tooling and process automation into our operating model?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Automating broken processes or deploying artificial intelligence before your leadership team masters basic operational disciplines only accelerates confusion and waste.

For this reason, we deliberately keep technology discussions out of your initial foundational sessions: Focus Day, Vision Building 1, and Vision Building 2. During the first two quarters, our sole priority is establishing clear seat accountability, locking in measurable weekly scorecards, and defining your high-level Core Processes.

Once your company reaches the 2-Day Annual or second quarterly session, core processes should be fully documented at the twenty-eighty level, meaning twenty percent of the steps that produce eighty percent of the results. That is the exact moment we evaluate automation.

We introduce AI tooling and workflow automation as specific quarterly Rocks assigned to functional leaders. For example, a customer service seat might take a Rock to implement automated tier-one triage, or an estimating team might take a Rock to deploy machine-learning tools to accelerate quote turnaround.

By treating technology adoption as a targeted Rock within the EOS® framework, the initiative gets clear milestones, weekly Level 10 Meeting™ tracking, and measurable return on investment. The business never chases shiny tools for their own sake. Every automation must directly serve a seat on your Accountability Chart, reduce friction in a documented process, or increase your operating margin.