Implementer Posts
Want to Tackle EOS® on Your Own? Here’s Some Guidance
I’ve talked to owners and leadership teams who are either interested in or currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) on their own. As you probably know by now, this operating system is the ideal method to run a company more effectively, profitability and reliably. While it may sound daunting to try and accomplish this on your own, with the little extra time you have, it can be done. Let me say upfront however, as a Professional EOS Implementer® myself, I do believe that using a certified or professional implementer is better and faster than trying it on your own, but with the right mindset and discipline, your company can make it work. If you are interested in self-implementing EOS because of financial constraints or any other reason and you have read the book Traction by Gino Wickman, this article will provide you some guidance. Remember, the great thing about the EOS
Why I Became an Professional EOS Implementer®
Over the last 25 years, I have developed a passion, an obsession with continuous improvement. Improvement of products, of process, of strategy and ultimately, results. How? By helping others achieve their goals. By bringing simplicity, structure and continuity to business owners, the results have been: reduced frustrations, refocus on the reason the business exists, and clarity of their vision. In 2015, I was given a copy of Traction from a fellow board member of a non-profit. Why? Every initiative I wished to accomplish to improve the organization was captured in Traction. After reading the book, the organization implemented the EOS® tools and found efficiencies and greater accountability. The immediate and early success within the leadership team built confidence and brought about fundamental changes. Fundamental improvements. I then wanted to bring about these improvements for others. Since 2016, I have helped leadership teams from a variety of backgrounds: legacy manufacturing companies, construction, service, design
Is Your Organization Living By Your Core Values?
We all have a set of values that help to define who we really are, and that’s what drives our decision-making, whether we know it or not. Think about what it feels like when we don’t have rules for our kids? The #1 answer I get when I ask this is: “Chaos!”. That’s exactly what it’s like in our business when there are no rules or guidance for how we’re going to work together. Just like having our personal values, all great organizations and businesses also have a set of values that they live by. If there is a lot of turnover in your organization, or you struggle to find the right people, core values could be the reason. So often in hiring, we’re looking for someone who can do the job, but we don’t evaluate if they are the right fit culturally. What are Core Values? In the Entrepreneurial
The 5 Abilities You Need as a Leader to Grow
Have you ever felt stuck in your business? Like there is something stopping you from growing past a certain point? This doesn’t just mean growing your revenue or people, it might be that you’re stuck internally, with things not working how you want them to. All businesses go through these types of growing pains where they hit the ceiling, whether it is individually as a leader, within a single department, or as a business as a whole. This barrier stops you from reaching that next level you’ve been trying to get to and can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed and frustrated. In the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), I have found that whether or not a business is able to break through that ceiling that is stopping them from growing, is directly related to the ability to master what we call, The Five Leadership Abilities. The Five Leadership Abilities The
Why Leaders Have a Hard Time Letting Go
When you first started your business, you were probably a one-man show. You had the capacity to not only be the business owner and do what you love but to also do everything else your business needed—from marketing and sales to operations and human resources. However, over time as your business grew and started demanding more, you’ve probably noticed that what was once easily manageable has turned into a never-ending to-do list that has not only halted your business’s growth but has also disrupted your work-life balance and led to you feeling more and more burnt out. And, even after bringing more people into your business to help, you still feel overwhelmed and like you should be accomplishing a heck of a lot more than you are. For most small business owners and entrepreneurs, this struggle is all too familiar. The issue stems from the fact that many leaders struggle
The ROI of EOS
When I’m meeting with business owners and leaders who are thinking about implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System into their business, one of the first things they want to know is what will they get out of it and will it be worth it. They know they need some outside business coaching or consulting to get to the next level, but aren’t sure what they need. One of the best parts about EOS is that it touches on all aspects of a business – from the vision, mission, marketing strategy, people, processes, measurables, and accountability – all focused on helping you achieve that vision. You May Ask, What Will You Get from Implementing EOS Into Your Business? In my experience, this is what I have seen EOS help other businesses, and my own clients, achieve: Growth & Stability: My clients grew 30% on average last year, during a pandemic when most