How to run weekly issues meetings

Resolve bottlenecks fast with the EOS framework. Identify problems, discuss solutions, solve them, and assign clear ownership.

How to run weekly issues meetings

Introduction

Issues pile up when there's no structure to solve them. A backlog of "we should fix that" becomes "we never fixed that." Weekly issues meetings use the EOS framework identify, discuss, solve to clear blockers before they compound. This isn't a status update. It's a focused problem-solving session where the team picks the top 3 issues, debates solutions, and assigns clear ownership. Most issues get solved in 10 minutes once the right people are in the room.

Build your issues list throughout the week

Prioritise the top 3 issues to tackle

Use IDS: Identify, Discuss, and Solve

Assign clear ownership and follow-up

Conclusion

Tools

Relevant tools

HubSpot
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HubSpot

All in one CRM with marketing, sales and service, strong when you want one system that teams adopt.

Google Analytics
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Google Analytics

Web analytics that tracks user behaviour and conversions, essential for understanding traffic and lead sources when configured well.

Looker Studio
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Looker Studio

Free dashboard tool that pulls data from many sources, great for quick reports and shareable views.

Databox
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Databox

Dashboard tool with fast connectors and scorecards, ideal for exec views and alerts when you need speed over deep modelling.

Notion
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Notion

Flexible workspace for docs, wikis, and lightweight databases ideal when you need custom systems without heavy project management overhead.

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Playbook

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Strategy without tracking becomes wishful thinking. Build a rhythm that spots problems early, doubles down on what works, and keeps the team aligned on priorities. Turn data into decisions and decisions into momentum.

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Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

Select metrics that reveal whether you're achieving strategic goals to track progress and identify problems before they become expensive to fix.