Tag Archives: stakeholders

The impact operating model work has on strategy

Posted on November 6, 2017 by

I am working with a client at the moment on an “operational review”.  I am still at the “explain the methodology” stage:  one of my roles is to skill up the project team so that they can use the Operating … Continue reading →

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Management systems and accountability

Posted on February 24, 2017 by

I have done work on the subject of accountability which has led me to the view that a person or unit is accountable when “the stakeholders of that person/unit have the ability to reward the person for good work or … Continue reading →

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Locations footprint

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

Location is one of the spaces on the Operating Model Canvas.  But I have not blogged about locations at any point.  This is partly because the topic is pretty self explanatory, and partly because I have found other parts of … Continue reading →

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Lean6Sigma and operating models

Posted on February 3, 2017 by

I was stimulated by a LinkedIn discussion about how to ensure the customer is part of thinking about waste.  The answer of course is obvious – the customer is at the heart of all judgments about waste.  If an activity … Continue reading →

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Tools for examining an existing or proposed operating model

Posted on February 15, 2016 by
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Value chain, capability chain or operating chain?

Posted on January 8, 2016 by

Over the last year I have been going round in circles in my thinking about language.   I am convinced that the best place to start when doing operating model work is with a stakeholder map that helps identify the stakeholders … Continue reading →

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Design Principles that guide the design

Posted on November 9, 2015 by

I have already completed three blogs on the topic of design principles – design principles – how to get good ones, more on design principles and understanding design principles  .   But I was recently approached by my son, who is … Continue reading →

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