EOS Terms Flashcards
What is an Accountability Chart?
A clear illustration of organizational structure that clarifies roles and responsibilities for everyone in the organization
It helps achieve the company’s vision over the next six to twelve months.
What does GWC stand for?
Gets It, Wants It, Capacity to Do It
It is a tool used to evaluate a person’s fit for a specific role on the Accountability Chart.
What is the first question to ask in the GWC evaluation?
Get It?
It assesses if the person understands what is expected in their role.
What does ‘Want It?’ evaluate in the GWC framework?
Whether the role excites the person and if they are self-motivated to perform well.
What is assessed under ‘Capacity to Do It’ in GWC?
Natural talent, skills, experience, and training to perform the job well.
What does IDS stand for?
Identify, Discuss, Solve
A discipline to help leaders resolve issues permanently.
What is the purpose of the Identify phase in IDS?
To determine the root cause of the issue before discussing or solving it.
What is emphasized during the Discuss phase of IDS?
Objectivity and avoiding defensiveness while discussing the issue.
What is the goal of the Solve phase in IDS?
To develop and agree on a plan of action to permanently resolve the issue.
What is a Level 10 Meeting (L10)?
A weekly meeting designed to solve problems and improve productivity.
What is the time allotment for the Segue in a Level 10 Meeting?
5 minutes
What is the focus of the Scorecard Review in a Level 10 Meeting?
Reviewing the team’s metrics.
What does LMA stand for?
Leadership + Management = Accountability
It summarizes the primary responsibility of anyone with direct reports.
What is the purpose of the People Analyzer?
To evaluate if employees are the Right People in the Right Seats.
What are the core values ratings in the People Analyzer?
- Plus (+) - lives the core value most of the time
- Plus/Minus (+/-) - inconsistent
- Minus (-) - does not live the core value most of the time
What is the definition of Right Person, Right Seat?
Right People fit the company’s culture and have the skills to excel in their roles.
What are Rocks in the context of EOS?
Specific, concrete goals to accomplish within 90 days.
What types of Rocks are identified each quarter?
- Company Rocks
- Departmental Rocks
- Individual Rocks
What does the Vision/Traction Organizer (V/TO) consist of?
A two-page strategic business plan with eight sections.
What are the eight sections of the Vision/Traction Organizer?
- Core Values
- Core Focus
- 10-Year Target
- Marketing Strategy
- 3-Year Picture
- 1-Year Plan
- Quarterly Rocks
- Issues List
