The Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS) suggests a key component called ‘Traction’ which includes having a strong system for recurring executive team meetings. In particular, it suggests have a Level 10 Meeting.
Overview
The objective of a Level 10 meeting (L10 meeting) is to provide a structured and efficient way for teams to stay aligned, prioritize tasks, solve issues, and drive the organization's vision forward. The name "Level 10" reflects the goal of making these meetings so productive and effective that participants would rate them a perfect 10 out of 10.
Key Objectives
- Alignment: Ensure the team is aligned on priorities, metrics, and goals.
- Accountability: Review commitments, metrics, and progress toward Rocks (quarterly priorities).
- Problem-Solving: Identify, discuss, and solve the most pressing issues efficiently.
- Focus: Maintain focus on the organization's vision, goals, and values.
- Transparency: Provide clarity on what’s working and what’s not within the team or company.
Agenda
- Segue (5 minutes): Personal and professional check-ins to build rapport.
- Scorecard Review (5 minutes): Track key metrics to ensure progress.
- Rocks Review (5 minutes): Update on quarterly priorities to keep focus.
- People Headlines (5 minutes): Share important updates about team members.
- Rocks Review (5 minutes): Check off completed items from the previous week.
- Issues List (60 minutes): Identify, Discuss, and Solve (IDS) the top issues.