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The Organizational Impact of EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System] w/ Luke and Joel Wittenbraker

The Manufacturing Executive · 16 Feb 2021 · 54m · Episode 36

What this episode covers

Joel and Luke Wittenbraker, father and son leaders at MacTech On-Site, explain how they implemented the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to bring structure to their 40-year-old machining business. They detail the six components of the EOS 'pizza pie'—vision, data, people, process, issues, and traction—and describe specific tools like the Vision Traction Organizer (VTO) and the L10 meeting agenda. The duo highlights how these systems improved accountability, clarified roles through an accountability chart, and fostered a culture of open and honest communication.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
MacTech On-Site, EOS Worldwide, Guerrilla 76
Products
Traction, What the Heck is EOS, Vision Traction Organizer
Also
Gino Wickman, Joe Paulson, Brian Flanagan

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