Getting Started with EOS®: The 2 Most Important Tools
Introduction
If you’re getting started with EOS®, you’ve likely encountered tools like Rocks, Level 10 Meetings™, Scorecards, Accountability Charts, and the Vision Traction Organizer™. While powerful, trying to implement all of them at once can feel overwhelming.
So where do you begin? How do you apply EOS® without getting lost in complexity?
The answer: Start with just two key tools.
Step 1: Lock in Your Level 10 Meetings
The most important first step in your EOS® journey is establishing a Level 10 Meeting™ with your leadership team. This 90-minute weekly meeting becomes sacred time—only missed for vacations or family emergencies.
Why It’s Critical:
- Keeps your team aligned and accountable
- Ensures consistent problem-solving and decision-making
- Builds the discipline needed for EOS® success
Pro Tip:
If you’re not running Level 10 Meetings™ yet, schedule your first one now—even if it’s two weeks out. Simply getting it on the calendar is 80% of the battle!
Step 2: Implement Your First Set of Rocks
Once your Level 10 Meetings™ are in place, the next step is defining your Rocks—your top 3 to 7 priorities that must be completed this quarter. These are the most important things that will drive your business forward.
Why Rocks Matter:
- They keep your leadership team focused on what truly moves the business forward
- They prevent day-to-day distractions from consuming your time
- They create measurable goals that bring traction and momentum
If you can commit to running Level 10 Meetings™ and setting Rocks for your first quarter, you’re ahead of most companies. The other EOS® tools will be waiting for you when you’re ready.
Take the Next Step
Struggling with where to start? Need help implementing Level 10 Meetings™ or defining your first Rocks? Book a free 30-minute IDS session with me, and we’ll work through your biggest EOS® challenge together.
