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WIG Session

Focus on Wildly Important Goals

Problem it solves

ineffective leadership

Best for

Teams and organizations looking to achieve wildly important goals

Not ideal for

Individuals or teams with unclear goals or lack of commitment

Overview

Why this framework exists

A WIG session is a short, intense team meeting focused on achieving wildly important goals. It involves reporting on commitments, reviewing the scoreboard, and making new commitments. The session is designed to keep teams focused on what matters most and to drive execution.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Focus on the wildly important goals
  2. Create a cadence of accountability
  3. Keep the session fast and focused

Steps

3 steps
  1. Report on Commitments
    Team members report on their progress towards achieving their commitments from the previous week.
    Pro tipEncourage team members to be specific and concise in their reporting.
    WarningAvoid getting bogged down in details or excuses.
  2. Review the Scoreboard
    The team reviews the current state of the scoreboard, including progress towards achieving the wildly important goal.
    Pro tipUse data and metrics to inform the discussion.
    WarningAvoid getting distracted by non-essential metrics or data.
  3. Make New Commitments
    Team members make new commitments for the upcoming week, based on what they have learned and what needs to be done to achieve the wildly important goal.
    Pro tipEncourage team members to make specific, measurable, and achievable commitments.
    WarningAvoid making commitments that are too vague or unrealistic.

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Examples

2 cases
MICARE

MICARE, a large private enterprise in Mexico, implemented WIG sessions across the organization, resulting in significant improvements in safety, environmental sustainability, and productivity.

OutcomeDramatic reductions in lost-time accidents, water consumption, and suspended particulates, as well as improvements in coal production and rehabilitation of mined-out properties.
Younger Brothers Construction

Younger Brothers Construction, a construction company, used WIG sessions to achieve a wildly important goal of reducing safety incidents.

OutcomeSignificant reduction in safety incidents and improvement in compliance with safety standards.

Common mistakes

3 traps
Lack of Focus
Allowing the session to get sidetracked by non-essential topics or issues.
Poor Commitments
Making commitments that are too vague, unrealistic, or unachievable.
Inadequate Accountability
Failing to hold team members accountable for their commitments and progress.

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The concept of WIG sessions was developed as part of the 4 Disciplines of Execution framework, which aims to help teams and organizations achieve their goals in a whirlwind environment.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
Covey, Sean - The 4 Disciplines of Execution
Covey, Sean · 2020
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