Focus & Vision
Gino Wickman
You need the right tools to focus your business and build your vision.Focus and Vision is the two-part series from EOS® that explores the tools to help you and your leadership team develop a guiding vision for your organization and stay on track to achieving your business goals.Listen to Gino Wickman as he discusses the tools and resources that shaped his entrepreneurial experiences and how the foundational ideas of business can be turned into the structure you need to get your business to the next level.Explore The 8 Questions™ of the Vision/Traction Organizer® to get clear on your vision and learn the five tools to keep your focus on track. To get the most out of this series, it is recommended that you listen to each audio more than once.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 16min
Focus 4: Hitting the Ceiling
Learn how to break through business growth limitations by mastering key leadership abilities, embracing delegation, predicting for growth, emphasizing systemization, and driving organizational efficiency through simplification and structure.
Feb 28, 2024 • 2min
Focus 3: Introduction to FOCUS
Welcome to Focus and Vision with Gino Wickman, where we help you master EOS®.In this episode, we cover the Focus Day® session. In fact, the central theme for this part of the series is focus, because it underpins our upcoming discussions in the series. We’ll lay the foundation for building a robust vision and promoting accountability, effective communication, organizational health, and improved bottom-line results.The five tools are introduced during the Focus Day session: addressing Hitting the Ceiling, creating an Accountability Chart, establishing Quarterly Rocks, implementing a Meeting Pulse, and using a Scorecard. These are key to gaining traction toward achieving your vision.
Feb 28, 2024 • 5min
Vision 2: Setting the Stage
Dive into the transformational journey of implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System. Discover why understanding the tools is crucial, even though their implementation can be a tough challenge. Embrace the chaos of your business as you strive for enhanced clarity and control. Plus, prepare for the tangible results that the EOS Process can deliver. Are you ready to elevate your organization?
Feb 28, 2024 • 7min
Vision 7: Marketing Strategy
Welcome to Focus and Vision with Gino Wickman, where we help you master EOS®.In this episode, we focus on the fourth section of the V/TO®: Marketing Strategy.We’ll break the exercise into four key sections: Target Market, 3 Uniques™, proven process, and guarantee. Having a clear marketing strategy will simplify and laser-focus sales efforts, aligning with the 80/20 rule. By defining 3 Uniques, creating a measurable guarantee, developing a visual representation of a proven process, and identifying the target market, you’ll enhance focus and clarity in your sales and marketing efforts.
Feb 28, 2024 • 5min
Focus 2: Setting the Stage
Welcome to Focus and Vision with Gino Wickman, where we help you master EOS®.In this episode, we prepare you for your EOS® journey and setting your goals . The EOS Process® is universal and can be effective for organizations of any size or industry as long as there are people involved. We encourage you to step outside the chaos of your business, absorb the tools provided in this series, and envision yourself and your leadership team rowing in the same direction so you can get everything you want from your business.
Feb 28, 2024 • 4min
Vision 8: 3-Year Picture™
Welcome to Focus and Vision with Gino Wickman, where we help you master EOS®.This episode focuses on the fifth section of the V/TO®: What is your 3-Year Picture? Developing the 3-Year Picture involves choosing a time frame (usually three to seven years), determining specific Measurables, such as revenues and profits, and then having each leadership team member outline what the organization looks like in that time frame. Once you achieve consensus among the leadership team, where everyone sees and desires the 3-Year Picture, you’re ready to move forward and translate it into a clear 1-Year Plan.
Feb 28, 2024 • 6min
Vision 3: Introduction to Vision
The importance of a shared organizational vision is key to leadership success. A cohesive team enhances teamwork and focuses on collective goals. The Vision/Traction Organizer® streamlines this process with eight essential sections, from Core Values to Quarterly Rocks. By ensuring 100% alignment within the leadership team, organizations can resolve issues more effectively and drive overall success.
Feb 28, 2024 • 2min
Vision 10: Quarterly Rocks
Discover how to break down your yearly goals into actionable quarterly plans. Learn the importance of setting measurable targets and assigning responsibilities to keep your team accountable. Dive into the concept of 'quarterly rocks' to ensure you're on track for success. Get tips on identifying major issues and choosing a focus theme for each quarter. This insightful discussion will guide you in driving your organization towards its long-term vision.
Feb 28, 2024 • 5min
Vision 13: Acknowledgments
Welcome to Focus and Vision with Gino Wickman, where we help you master EOS®.This episode, as well as the entire series, would not have been possible without the valuable insights from many individuals and the resources they’ve shared with the EOS Community. Many influential people have had a significant impact on EOS founder Gino Wickman’s life.
Feb 28, 2024 • 2min
Vision 12: Action Steps
Welcome to Focus and Vision with Gino Wickman, where we help you master EOS®.In this episode, we’ll provide tips for how to get your leadership team aligned when answering the eight questions of the V/TO®We also cover why you shouldn’t aim for 100% alignment (because it’s unattainable). However, reaching 80% alignment puts your team ahead of most organizations. By letting your vision serve as a guiding force, you’ll find that your team can overcome challenges and ensure that your vision is Shared By All in the organization.People live in a 90-Day World® that requires your leadership team to hold quarterly meetings to maintain alignment.
