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Rocks Tracker
90 days. A handful of priorities. One owner each. Nothing vague enough to hide behind.
From the EOS/Traction playbook: a "Rock" is a priority big enough to matter and small enough to actually finish in one quarter - typically 3 to 7 of them company-wide, each with exactly one owner and a real due date. List this quarter's Rocks, assign an owner to each, and track whether they're on track, off track, or done. No vague "ongoing initiatives" allowed - if it can't be finished in 90 days, it isn't a Rock, it's a goal that needs breaking down further.
Included in All Access, or unlock it on its own.
Who it’s for
- Too many priorities, no clear next move?
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The Rocks Method
"We'll get to it this year" almost never happens, because a 12-month horizon gives every priority permission to slip. The Rocks method's 90-day discipline forces the handful of things that actually matter into a window short enough to hold you accountable. Stick with annual goals instead and December arrives with the same unfinished list it started with.
- 1.Why 90 DaysA year is too long a runway to stay honest about progress. A quarter is short enough that you can't fool yourself.
- 2.Fewer Rocks, More DoneThe classic mistake is naming twelve Rocks for the quarter. The classic fix is naming three to seven, and finishing them.
- 3.One Owner, Real StatusThe same ownership rule that makes a RACI chart work applies here - and "off track" is a status, not a failure.
- 4.Name This Quarter's RocksWrite down 3-7 things that genuinely matter and could realistically be finished in the next 90 days.
- 5.Quick CheckA few questions to lock in what you just covered.
- 6.Track Your RocksTurn this quarter's priorities into a real, ownered list you can check honestly, week to week.
Questions
What does the Rocks Tracker do?
From the EOS/Traction playbook: a "Rock" is a priority big enough to matter and small enough to actually finish in one quarter - typically 3 to 7 of them company-wide, each with exactly one owner and a real due date. List this quarter's Rocks, assign an owner to each, and track whether they're on track, off track, or done. No vague "ongoing initiatives" allowed - if it can't be finished in 90 days, it isn't a Rock, it's a goal that needs breaking down further.
How much does the Rocks Tracker cost?
It's included in All Access along with every other Lab and the full Academy, or you can unlock it on its own. The membership page has the current options.
Is it built for Australian businesses?
Yes. Enable Strategy Lab is built in Queensland for Australian small business owners, using Australian dollars, GST and Australian terms throughout.
Do I need to be good with numbers or strategy?
No. Each Lab walks you through one step at a time in plain English, with examples, and saves your work as you go so you can come back to it.
Is there anything I should read first?
Yes: the free Academy course "The Rocks Method" explains the thinking behind this Lab in 6 short lessons.