EOS® Cohort

Description

Unlock Your Business's Full Potential with EOS® Cohort Planning!

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is excited to offer an exclusive opportunity for business owners to master the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)®  at a fraction of the usual cost. 

What You'll Get

• 6-month EOS Cohort Planning program
• 12 sessions (24 hours total) of intensive EOS coaching
• Facilitated by Barb Stevens, an experienced EOS Implementer 
• Typically costs $18,000, now available for just $1,500

Why EOS?

EOS is a comprehensive business management system that helps you:

• Align your team with a shared vision
• Increase accountability and traction
• Resolve issues more effectively
• Streamline processes
• Improve team dynamics
• Make data-driven decisions

Program Highlights

• Bi-monthly 2-hour sessions (1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 9-11 AM)
• Small cohorts of 5-6 companies for personalized attention
• Tailored for businesses with 10+ employees
• Includes EOS Leadership Team Manual and EOSOne account
• Covers all EOS Foundational Tools

What You'll Learn

1. EOS Overview and 90-minute meeting content
2. Accountability Chart development
3. Scorecard creation
4. Level 10 Meeting implementation
5. Vision/Traction Organizer (VTO) components
6. And much more!

Post-Program Opportunities

• Advanced EOS tools and workshops
• Ongoing collaborative cohorts
• Peer support and networking

Key Benefits for Small Businesses

EOS is specifically designed for companies with 10-250 employees, addressing unique challenges faced by small to mid-sized businesses. The cohort approach offers several strategic advantages:

Affordable Access to Professional Guidance

• Provides professional EOS implementation at a significantly reduced cost
• Enables smaller businesses to access high-level strategic planning tools
• Breaks down complex business management into manageable, actionable steps

Comprehensive Business Strengthening

• Helps businesses identify and address growth obstacles
• Fosters an entrepreneurial mindset across the organization
• Provides simple, practical tools to improve operational effectiveness

Collaborative Learning Environment

• Creates a peer support network of similar-sized businesses
• Allows shared learning and problem-solving
• Provides accountability and structured progress tracking

Core Focus Areas

The cohort planning helps smaller businesses by:

• Clarifying and aligning company vision
• Developing effective accountability structures
• Creating systematic approaches to issue resolution
• Implementing data-driven decision-making processes

By offering a structured yet flexible approach, the EOS cohort planning empowers smaller businesses to overcome common growth challenges and build a more robust, scalable organizational framework.

EOS cultivates company-wide ownership thinking through several key mechanisms:

Vision Alignment

EOS emphasizes creating a clear, shared vision for the organization. By involving employees in the process of defining and understanding this vision, it fosters a sense of ownership and connection to the company's goals. This alignment helps everyone see how their individual efforts contribute to the bigger picture.

Accountability and Transparency

The system promotes a culture of accountability by:

• Implementing structured processes for tracking progress and performance
• Encouraging open communication about challenges and solutions
• Using tools like the Accountability Chart to clarify roles and responsibilities

This transparency allows employees to take ownership of their work and understand its impact on the company's success.

Empowerment Through Data

EOS encourages data-driven decision-making at all levels of the organization. By providing employees with relevant metrics and the tools to interpret them, it empowers them to make informed choices and take initiative in their roles.

Issue Resolution

The EOS approach teaches employees at all levels to identify and address obstacles proactively. This problem-solving mindset cultivates an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the organization, encouraging everyone to think and act like owners.

Collaborative Goal-Setting

While EOS typically uses a top-down approach for long-term vision, it can be combined with methods like OKRs to involve employees in setting and achieving more immediate objectives. This participation in goal-setting further reinforces ownership thinking.

Cultural Shift

Implementing EOS creates a significant cultural shift towards ownership. It establishes clear expectations, improves communication, and helps employees understand how their work directly impacts the business. This understanding fosters a deeper sense of investment in the company's success.

By consistently applying these principles, EOS helps transform the mindset of employees from simply doing their jobs to actively contributing to and feeling responsible for the company's overall performance and growth.