 With the holiday season upon us, it seemed like an appropriate time to ask clients and users of EOS® (the Entrepreneurial Operating System) about a “few of their favorite things” when it comes to using the system. Brown paper packages tied up with string aside, here’s what they had to say: “The laser focus it (EOS®) places on your business has helped us hone in on our strengths, purpose, abilities, etc. And the totally objective accountability measures helps hold employees and yourself accountable in a much gentler way.” -- Kathy Wickstrom, CEO Getting clear on your company’s vision is no small feat, so let me comment on the first part of Kathy’s answer. There are really two parts to creating clarity on the vision front. The first part is about taking time to articulate things like your Core Values (the short list of characteristics or traits that make up the fiber of your organization’s culture that everyone is living by); your Core Focus (answering the questions of WHY your organization exists, and WHAT your organization does); and honing in on your marketing strategy (understanding your ideal client, and identifying what you do better than anybody else). It may sound easy, but I’m talking about really getting dialed in on these. The second part of creating clarity is making sure that everyone in the organization is on the same page with every aspect of the vision and strategy. Everyone. Repeatedly. Those messages need to be reinforced over and over again to help keep the focus clear. If you take a “one and done” approach, you might be surprised how easy it is to steer off course. The EOS® model has a system for ensuring that the vision and strategy of an organization are carried out by creating a meeting pulse (structured weekly and quarterly meetings) used at every level of an organization. Enter accountability...the second part of Kathy’s answer. Every quarter, teams within an organization identify what the top priorities are for the next 90 days and then commit to getting them done. By checking in with each other weekly, it helps hold everyone accountable to these commitments. It’s not personal. It’s not micromanagement. It’s not a question of trust. It’s just a way to help each other stay on top of the priorities. I like to think of it as a shot of encouragement each week from your team. Thanks, Kathy, for your insights. Here’s to a GREAT 2019. Curious about what others have to say?
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 With the holiday season upon us, it seemed like an appropriate time to ask clients and users of EOS® (the Entrepreneurial Operating System) about a “few of their favorite things” when it comes to using the system. Brown paper packages tied up with string aside, here’s what they had to say: "Using common terminology and practices throughout the organization. It helps people to quickly get on the same page." -- Tom Geiger, CEO Heritage Bank When everyone in an organization is on the same page, and all that energy is moving in the same direction, powerful things happen. There’s less confusion, less chaos, fewer mistakes, and it’s fun to come to work! If you’ve ever traveled to a country where you don’t speak the language, you can appreciate how frustrating it can be to communicate and how unsure you can feel if you’re left to guess or assume things. EOS® is an operating system that provides both a common language and set of principles for organizations to live by. This passage from “What the Heck is EOS®?” puts it best: A team of average people running their company on one operating system (the methods used to plan, prioritize, communicate, measure, structure, etc.) will outperform a team of high achievers, each doing things their own way, every day of the week.” Boom. Thanks for your insights, Tom. You’re spot on. Curious about what others have to say?
I'll share a post each week, so stay tuned!  With the holiday season upon us, it seemed like an appropriate time to ask clients and users of EOS® (the Entrepreneurial Operating System) about a “few of their favorite things” when it comes to using the system. Brown paper packages tied up with string aside, here’s what they had to say: “EOS® is a practical system that has provided a strong foundation for my growing business.” -- Caytie Pohlen-LaClare, Owner/President, The LaClare Group, Inc. “How big do you have to be to use EOS®?” This is a great question and I get asked it a lot. While a “typical” EOS® company is between 10 and 300 employees, it can work for smaller organizations, too. In fact, I've helped many solopreneurs grow their business using the same concepts and tools. When I met Caytie, she had grown a successful global meeting planning services company but wanted to take it to the next level, and wanted to do it strategically. By diving into the Accountability Chart, the roles and functions for her business became clear, and so did her next hiring move. The process has helped guide her decisions and it shows on her bottom line. Cheers, LaClare Group! 2019 is sure to sparkle even brighter. In my opinion, it’s never “too early” to start using the concepts and tools of EOS®. I’ve heard more than a few users lament that they wished they’d implemented an operating system earlier in their organization’s growth, and about how many headaches it could have prevented. I couldn't agree more. Curious about what others have to say?
I'll share a post each week, so stay tuned!  With the holiday season upon us, it seemed like an appropriate time to ask clients and users of EOS® (the Entrepreneurial Operating System) about a “few of their favorite things” when it comes to using the system. Brown paper packages tied up with string aside, here’s what they had to say: "Accountability. It keeps us all committed to working together." -- Elaine Wyatt I love this answer, and couldn’t agree more. One of the many positive outcomes of using EOS® is that it allows Leadership Teams and Departmental Teams to be ultra clear about their priorities and puts a system in place to execute on those priorities. It takes the guesswork out of wondering where things are at because teams are coming together every week to check in with each other and hold each other accountable for achieving the established goals and priorities. It’s a beautiful thing to see teams working together in support of each other and the organization. Thanks, Elaine, for sharing. You and your team have much to celebrate as 2018 comes to a close! Curious what others have to say?
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