We are experiencing severe cash flow issues and constant firefighting. Is this the absolute worst time to start EOS, or is it actually the perfect catalyst to fix our chaos?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Running on EOS® requires a stable foundation. If your business is in a cash flow crisis, starting a full EOS® implementation is premature. The system requires focus, time, and mental bandwidth from your leadership team. When you are struggling to make payroll next week, you cannot think about a three-year picture or define long-term Rocks.

You must first stabilize the ship. If your leadership team is completely consumed by daily firefighting and survival, you will not get the value out of our session days. The investment of time and money will only add to your stress.

A company is ready for this journey when the owner can step away from the business for a full day without the office burning down. You need enough cash runway to support a twenty-four month commitment and the willingness to look objectively at your issues. If you are constantly in panic mode, address the immediate liquidity crisis first. Once you have stabilized your cash flow and can lift your head to look at ninety-day horizons, we can begin the implementation process to ensure you never find yourself in that chaotic position again.