A detailed, feature-by-feature comparison to help you understand which approach best serves your organization
EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) helps entrepreneurial companies create strong execution discipline—clear accountability, structured meetings, quarterly priorities, and measurable metrics. It's a proven system used by thousands of businesses. Various software platforms have been built to help companies implement and run EOS, including Ninety.io and EOS One.
JustOrg Design was purpose-built to solve a different problem first: the structural misalignment that nonprofits have struggled with for decades. When your organizational structure (how decisions flow, where authority sits, how teams collaborate) isn't designed to execute your strategy, even the best execution discipline won't fix it.
EOS is the proven gold standard for entrepreneurial companies with thousands of successful implementations. Their execution discipline—quarterly rocks, weekly scorecards, structured meetings—works brilliantly for organizations operating in stable structures and markets.
We see EOS software platforms as the best comparison because, like JOD, they're comprehensive operating systems, not just task trackers. Both provide end-to-end solutions for running organizations effectively.
EOS platforms assume your organizational structure works and focus on execution discipline within that structure. JOD was purpose-built to solve the problem nonprofits have struggled with for decades: maintaining ongoing alignment between strategy, structure, and decision-making as reality constantly shifts.
Funding landscapes change overnight. Community needs become urgent. Programs evolve. Staff transition. JOD doesn't just help you align once—it makes continuous alignment possible as you learn and adapt, without creating chaos or starting over. That's what lets you stay responsive to your community while building the institutional knowledge and leadership capacity you need for long-term impact.
Your success—not our feature list—is the measure of whether we got it right.
EOS software platforms (like Ninety.io and EOS One) assume your structure works and help you execute the EOS methodology more efficiently through automation and digitization. They're excellent at turning EOS practices into connected workflows when structure isn't the problem.
JustOrg Design starts one level deeper: Is your structure actually designed to execute this strategy? Once you achieve structure-strategy alignment, JOD provides comprehensive execution tools purpose-built for the complexity of nonprofit work—all integrated in one system that evolves as you learn.
If you're experiencing structural misalignment, or if your work requires adaptive, cross-functional collaboration across programs, partners, and funding streams, JOD addresses the root cause while providing all the execution discipline you need to succeed.
| JustOrg Design justorgdesign.com → | EOS Software Platforms |
|---|---|
| Primary Focus | |
| Making structural misalignment visible and correcting it, then enabling disciplined execution within that aligned structure | Creating execution discipline and accountability within existing organizational structure through proven EOS methodology |
| Core Philosophy | |
| You can't execute well if your structure is fighting your strategy. Fix alignment first using purpose-built tools, then build in execution discipline | Assume structure is sound. Focus on getting everyone aligned on vision and accountable for execution through proven frameworks and connected workflows |
| Built For | |
| Justice-committed nonprofits doing complex, interdisciplinary work across multiple programs, partners, and funding streams. Purpose-built for organizations where work doesn't fit traditional departments | Entrepreneurial businesses across all industries. Proven with thousands of companies operating in more stable structures and markets |
| Vision & Priorities | |
| Maps organizational purpose and strategies into structural design; shows in real-time how each Team and Table's work connects to specific strategic priorities. Strategy-structure alignment is the foundation | Digital V/TO (Vision/Traction Organizer) tool ensures leadership team is 100% aligned on vision, long-term goals, and where the organization is going. Real-time dashboards show company health at a glance |
| Organizational Model | |
| Cross-functional Teams and Tables designed around how interdisciplinary work actually happens. Built for collaboration across silos, not departments. Structure can adapt as you learn without chaos | Traditional hierarchical structure with clear Accountability Chart showing roles, seats, and reporting lines. Digital chart defines who has which seat and responsibilities within departmental boundaries |
| Meeting Management | |
| Real-time collaborative Meeting Space with: live presence tracking, capture boards for group ideation, shared note-taking, realtime decision capture with full context, commitment tracking across meetings, structured Group Voting, automatic email results. Everything captured flows into the system—no separate data entry | Digital Level 10 Meetings following EOS format with structured, timed agenda: Scorecard review, Rocks review, IDS (Issue-Discuss-Solve), To-Dos. High user satisfaction ratings. Meeting prep and follow-up automated |
| Decision-Making Process | |
| Three integrated methods: (1) Realtime decisions captured during meetings with full context and strategic links, (2) Structured Group Voting with multiple proposal rounds and three voting methods (Consent/Consensus/Majority), (3) Planner-based decisions during strategic planning. All decisions tracked with complete Decision Path showing evolution | IDS (Identify, Discuss, Solve) process. Issues are identified, discussed, and solved with clear ownership. Digital Issues list with tracking and resolution. Simple, fast decision-making focused on moving forward |
| Decision Evolution & Tracking | |
| Progressive decision management system: Complete Decision Path journal showing what changed, when, why, and who updated it. Material Change notifications alert Group Leads. Archive/unarchive functionality preserves institutional knowledge. Decisions are expected to evolve as organizations learn—this is built into the system | Issues once solved are marked complete with historical tracking. If circumstances change, create new rocks or adjust scorecard in quarterly planning. System tracks issue resolution trends and patterns over time |
| Strategic Planning & Execution | |
| Table Planner creates Actions explicitly linked to specific organizational strategies. Each Action tracks Activity updates (timestamped progress notes), moves through four states, includes explanations for changes. Plan meetings tied to Actions. Maintain linked core documents. Real-time visibility shows strategy activation across all Teams and Tables | Digital Rocks (3-7 quarterly priorities) with status tracking, milestones, and progress updates. Share Rocks across teams for alignment. To-Dos assigned with deadlines. Integrates with Google Tasks, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft To-Dos for workflow automation. Annual V/TO planning sets long-term vision |
| Progress Tracking | |
| Three levels: (1) Commitments persist across meetings—internal group work visibility, (2) Actions track strategic execution with Activity updates—organizational visibility to strategy activation, (3) Real-time reporting by Group and by Strategy. All data captured automatically from actual work—no separate data entry required | Digital Scorecard with 5-15 weekly measurable metrics per person with red/green status. Quarterly Rock tracking shows progress toward 90-day priorities. Scorecard visualization charts show trends. Real-time dashboards for instant visibility into company health |
| Accountability Structure | |
| Multi-layered and connected: (1) Decisions show strategic agreements with clear ownership and strategic links, (2) Actions show execution work with Activity tracking, (3) Commitments track internal group work. All three levels connect and flow together, creating visibility from daily work to strategic impact | Digital Accountability Chart with role definitions and responsibilities. Rocks assigned to specific owners. Scorecard metrics owned by individuals. To-Dos with clear assignments and due dates. Everything connected in single platform for clear ownership at every level |
| Reporting & Visibility | |
| Real-time reports that answer one core question: Is your strategy actually activating? Organization Rollup shows progress by Group, Strategy Progress shows activation by Strategy across entire organization, Group Plans show roadmap. All data flows automatically from meetings, planning, and execution—zero separate data entry. Reports reveal where momentum is building and where you need to course-correct | Real-time dashboards showing company health, priorities, and progress. Reports on teams and clients. Insights with charts for To-Dos, issue resolution trends, and scorecard patterns. Integrator hub provides visibility into adoption and usage across organization |
| Adaptation & Learning | |
| Built for continuous adaptation: Update Decisions with complete change history. Move Actions between states with notes on why. Adjust organizational structure based on learning. Modify strategies when reality demands it—all without starting over or creating chaos. The system expects and supports evolution because your ongoing success depends on staying aligned as circumstances change | Quarterly rhythm for adjustments following EOS model: Reset rocks every 90 days, adjustments made in quarterly planning. Weekly scorecard and meeting discipline keeps teams focused. Platform supports consistent execution within EOS framework |
| Voting & Group Agreement | |
| Structured Group Voting feature: Create detailed proposals with unlimited explanation. Choose voting method (Consent with 5-finger scale, Consensus, or Majority). Multiple voting rounds with workshop phase between rounds. Track all versions and voting history. Convert approved proposals to Decisions. Built for complex decisions requiring genuine buy-in | Informal agreement during meetings through IDS discussion. Assessments feature collects meaningful insights from team through structured surveys. Focus on solving issues and moving forward rather than formal voting |
| What Gets Tracked | |
| Strategy activation in real-time as work happens: Decisions made and their evolution, Actions planned and completed with Activity updates, Commitments for internal group work, Meeting agendas and results. All explicitly connected to specific organizational strategies and priorities. Tracks strategic activity, not just task completion | EOS execution metrics: Rocks progress and completion, Scorecard measurables with weekly numbers, Issues identified and solved, To-Dos assigned and completed, Meeting effectiveness ratings, Headlines and updates. All tracked in connected workflows |
| Integration & Workflow | |
| Seamless integration across all features: Meetings generate Decisions and Commitments. Decisions inform Actions in Planner. Actions connect to specific strategies. All tracked in real-time. Email results feature shares outcomes immediately. Everything flows together because it's purpose-built as one system | Deep integrations with existing tools: Google SSO, Microsoft 365 SSO, Microsoft Teams, Google Calendar, Microsoft Calendar, Google Tasks, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft To-Dos, ConnectWise. Calendar syncing, To-Do automation, workflow connections. Desktop and mobile apps |
| Long-term Institutional Knowledge | |
| Preserved and accessible: Decision Path shows complete evolution with explanations of what changed and why. Actions track full Activity history. Archived Decisions remain searchable and can be unarchived when needed. Fully archived and searchable meeting agendas and notes preserve context and discussions over time. Learning captured and visible, not lost | Historical data preserved: Scorecard trends over time, completed rocks archived, solved issues tracked. Insights dashboard shows patterns and trends. Knowledge Portal turns learning into growth with organizational resources and training materials |
| Learning & Development | |
| Robust Learning Center with resources specifically designed to help nonprofit staff understand strategic alignment, lead cross-functional collaboration, and navigate complexity. Includes coaching, blogs, and video library covering topics from structural design to adaptive planning. Helps develop staff into senior leaders with targeted, relevant training built into the platform. Real-time chat and email support from strategic executives with decades of experience in nonprofit leadership | EOS Worldwide provides extensive resources: books, podcast, blog, implementer network. Ninety.io offers Knowledge Portal, weekly live training webinars, extensive Help Center, user guides, 1-on-1 Feedback tool, built-in help per page. Large community of practitioners |
| Implementation Approach | |
| I Do → We Do → You Do: JOD team teaches the alignment process while you're using the platform. You learn by doing with guidance. Once your organization understands how to maintain alignment, that knowledge is yours forever. Platform maintains what you've built year after year. We measure our success by your ability to sustain alignment independently | Typically implemented with certified EOS Implementer guiding leadership team over 12-24 months. Ninety.io offers 30-day free trial, discovery call with client success, ability to import existing EOS materials. Strong customer support with <5 min average response time, 7 days/week. Works with or without EOS Implementer |
| Design Principle | |
| Purpose-built means every tool serves your success in aligning strategy, structure, and decision-making. Nothing more, nothing less. No trendy features. Nothing to lock you in. Only what's essential for solving the alignment problem nonprofits have struggled with for decades. Your success—not our feature list—is the measure of whether we got it right | Holistic, proven EOS model strengthening Six Key Components. Simple concepts and practical tools that work across all industries. Modern, fast software that's deeply integrated and EOS pure. Connected workflows, real-time visibility, team alignment |
| The Core Question Each System Answers | |
| "Is our organizational structure enabling or blocking our strategy? And once aligned, are we executing with discipline?" | "Are we executing on our vision with focus, discipline, and accountability?" (EOS general) | "How do we turn EOS into a living, automated system that keeps our growing business aligned and executing effectively every day?" (Ninety.io) |
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