Category Archives: OM frameworks

Thoughts about HR and Operating Models

I was stimulated by this “4 stages of HR maturity” graphic, which was shared on a LinkedIn post. I am not sure of the original source. There were more than 30 comments against the post, all of which were complimentary, … Continue reading

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A Critique of Deloitte’s Thoughts on Operating Models

I have just read one of the better articles on operating models.  It is from Deloitte, and it appears to describe their approach.  I recommend it to you because it is relatively easy to understand (if you skip over the … Continue reading

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Yet another operating model framework

At the risk of driving you all mad with different frameworks, I recently came across the following from Adrian Pedroi of Turner & Townsend: What do I like about this?  It incorporates “values, mission and strategy”, which is, of course, … Continue reading

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BCG’s Agile Operating Model Framework

I am always interested in the frameworks used by consultancies because they are working regularly with clients, and, hence, should be learning the most about how to do operating model work.  So I eagerly read a BCG article by Miquel … Continue reading

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A KPMG framework

As readers of this blog will know, I am always interested in other frameworks (other than the Operating Model Canvas) because it is often possible to learn something or to see the same issues from a new perspective. So here … Continue reading

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Operations Strategy Matrix and Operating Model Canvas

Last week I spoke at an interesting conference hosted by Loughborough.  It was to discuss their approach to operating model work – SOMS – standing for Service Operating Model Skills.  Also speaking were two consultants from OEE, who have partnered … Continue reading

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Another operating model canvas

I came across the following article on a site called “Community” run by a consulting company called Dynalucid.  It uses the business model canvas as a starting point for creating an operating model canvas for a function like IT.  My … Continue reading

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Wilson Perumal’s operating model?

If you have been reading this blog you will know that my definition of an operation model is PILOS – processes needed to execute the strategy, information systems needed to support the processes, locations and buildings to house the processes, … Continue reading

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Business Models and Operating Models

Posted in 2014, edited in 2018. What is the difference between a business model and an operating model and who cares? First, I don’t think that it matters how you define terms like business model or operating model or business … Continue reading

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