Vision & Traction
What does V/TO stand for?
Vision/Traction Organizer
This is person typically starts the sentence off with "WHAT?"
What is a Rock?
A 90-day priority with a clear, measurable outcome.
What does IDS stand for?
: Identify, Discuss, Solve.
Name the two top seats in EOS.
Visionary and Integrator.
Name any two components of the V/TO
Core Values, Core Focus (Purpose/Cause/Passion + Niche), 10-Year Target, Marketing Strategy, 3-Year Picture, 1-Year Plan, Quarterly Rocks, Issues List.
Who is April?
How many Rocks per person per quarter does EOS recommend?
Typically 3–7, depending on role and capacity.
What is a Level 10 Meeting?
A weekly 90-minute meeting following the EOS agenda, ending with a 1–10 rating.
What is the People Analyzer?
: A tool to evaluate Core Values fit and GWC for each seat.
In EOS, what is the 10-Year Target?
A single long-term, measurable goal used to align the organization over the next decade.
Who is Kramer?
What's the difference between a Rock and a To-Do?
Rock = 90-day outcome; To-Do = 7-day action item generated in meetings.
Name three items on the Level 10 agenda.
Segue, Scorecard, Rock Review, Headlines, To-Do List, IDS, Conclude.
In EOS, what does GWC stand for?
Get it, Want it, Capacity to do it.
What is the difference between Vision and Traction?
Vision = Where we're going and why. Traction = Discipline and accountability to execute the plan week-in/week-out.
This person is known to walk around draped in a blanket
Who is Alecia?
What makes a Rock SMART?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
What is the Meeting Pulse?
A regular cadence of Level 10 meetings across teams to maintain discipline and accountability.
How do we use GWC when assigning seats?
Ensure each person truly Gets the role, Wants it, and has the Capacity (time, skill, energy) to succeed.
How does the 3-Year Picture align to the 1-Year Plan?
The 3-Year Picture paints measurable outcomes in 3 years; the 1-Year Plan sets specific annual goals and priorities that move the company toward that picture.
Who is Kelvin?
What happens at the end of the quarter if a Rock is not completed?
It is marked not done; the team IDS’s root cause and decides to carry forward, reassign, or kill it—with clear accountability.
Accountability Chart vs. Org Chart—what’s the difference?
: The Accountability Chart defines functions, seats, and outcomes (not people or titles). The Org Chart shows reporting relationships and job titles.
Explain ‘Right People, Right Seats.’
Right People = core values fit; Right Seats = each person meets GWC for their seat—both are required.