EOS Fundamentals
What does EOS stand for?
Entrepreneurial Operating System
True or False: The company should have as many goals as possible
False: We should have a few goals with 100% alignment across the teams
The Accountability Chart defines what?
Who is doing what, and who is responsible for what
What are rocks?
Answer: High-level goals (OKRs)
True or False: The Scorecard tracks financial metrics only.
False – It includes any key activity or result metrics.
True or False: EOS is a software product used to automate business processes.
False – EOS is a set of simple business tools, not software.
True or False: Core Values help determine who fits in your company culture.
True. Employees should reflect the company values closely.
True or False: The accountability Chart clarifies roles and defines your communication structure
False: In no way should the Accountability Chart create silos or divisions within the company.
True or False: Each individual employee should have as many rocks as possible
False: Each individual employee should have 1-3 Rocks every 90 days
How many measurable items are typically tracked per person on a Scorecard
One to three
Which of the following is NOT one of the Six Key Components of EOS?
a) Vision
b) People
c) Strategy
d) Issues
Strategy
What is the name of the tool EOS uses to clarify and share a company’s vision?
The Vision/Traction Organizer (V/TO)
This tool is used to evaluate if someone fits a role using EOS.
The People Analyzer
True or False: Rocks are above and beyond your day-to-day responsibilities
False: Rocks are a crucial part of your job and should be tied directly to your day-to-day responsibilities
What does IDS stand for?
IDS (IDENTIFY, DISCUSS, SOLVE)
Name the 6 components of EOS
Vision, Data, Process, Traction, Issues, People
Name all the doola core values
Communicate w Candor
Aim for your full potential
Taking initiative with a full-stack mentality
Be Trustworthy and ready to help
Urgency and focus to execute
Sweat the details
What does GWC stand for in EOS?
Gets it, Wants it, Capacity to do it
What is the Scorecard and its purpose?
What percentage of Rock completion is considered healthy by EOS standards?
80% or higher
What is the ultimate purpose of EOS?
To ensure everyone in the company is working toward the same goals
Name 4 of 8 components of the VTO
1. What are your Core Values?
2. What is your Core Focus?
3. What is your 10-Year Target?
4. What is your Marketing Strategy?
5. What is your 3-Year Picture?
6. What is your 1-Year Plan?
7. What are your Rocks?
8. What are your Issues?
The people analyzer measures what?
Core values and Get it, Want it, Capacity.
Define "SMART" rocks
Specific
Measureable
Attainable
Realistic
Timely
Name 4 benefits of "Everyone having a number."
1. NUMBERS CUT THROUGH MURKY SUBJECTIVE COMMUNICATION
2. NUMBERS CREATE ACCOUNTABILITY.
3. ACCOUNTABLE PEOPLE APPRECIATE NUMBERS.
4. NUMBERS CREATE CLARITY AND COMMITMENT.
5. NUMBERS CREATE COMPETITION.
6. NUMBERS PRODUCE RESULTS.
7. NUMBERS CREATE TEAMWORK.
8. NUMBERS SOLVE PROBLEMS FASTER.