We want to use your expertise to build AI-powered operations, but we do not know how to define a tech-focused Rock. How do you help us write and structure AI-specific Rocks during our quarterly sessions without losing the simple, non-technical spirit of EOS?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Building AI-powered operations does not require your leadership team to become software engineers. The fundamental rules of writing a good Rock still apply: it must be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. If an AI initiative is too complex or technical to write as a simple Rock, it is likely too complicated to implement successfully.

During our quarterly sessions, we strip away the technical jargon and focus entirely on the operational outcome you want to achieve. We write AI-focused Rocks by concentrating on the business problem first, not the tool. For example, instead of writing a vague Rock like implement AI in customer service, we structure it around clear, measurable deliverables.

A well-structured AI Rock might look like this: Select and deploy an AI customer service assistant to automate eighty percent of first-level support tickets by the end of this quarter. This Rock is simple, non-technical, and focused entirely on the operational result.

We also ensure that the person owning the Rock actually GWC™ (Gets, Wants, and has the Capacity for) the seat responsible for its execution. They do not need to write the code themselves. Their job is to manage the scope, timeline, and resources required to achieve the outcome. By keeping your AI initiatives focused on concrete operational metrics, we leverage cutting-edge technology while maintaining the simplicity and accountability that makes EOS® work.