Why is your standard engagement structured around a twenty four month timeline, and what does the transition of ownership over the operating system look like across this period?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

The twenty four month timeline is based on the reality of human behavior and organizational change. It takes time to break old, chaotic habits and establish a healthy operational cadence. We cannot expect a leadership team to master a new way of running a business in just a few months. During the first two quarters, we focus heavily on learning the basic tools and building the operational foundation. Your team is adjusting to the discipline of quarterly Rocks, scorecards, and structured weekly meetings.

By quarters three and four, the muscle memory begins to develop, and the leadership team starts taking true ownership of the operating system. In the second year of our engagement, we refine your execution, tackle more complex organizational issues, and begin integrating advanced frameworks like Step by Step Exit or AI-powered operations. This is where we transition the ownership of the system from me to your team.

The goal of this twenty four month horizon is complete self sufficiency. We are systematically building a business that runs smoothly without you needing to manage every detail, and without me needing to facilitate your planning sessions. By the end of this period, your team will have the discipline and tools to maintain alignment on their own.