Organization

Operating Model

Blueprint mô tả how organization delivers value qua People, Process, Technology, và Governance

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Operating Model là 'how we work' - blueprint của organization design. Nó translate strategy thành day-to-day operations.

Strategy vs Operating Model

Strategy: What we will do (where to play, how to win) Operating Model: How we will do it (structure, processes, systems)

Strategy sets direction. Operating Model enables execution.

4 Core Components

Mỗi component phải align với strategy và với nhau.

Components

1

Organization Structure

How teams và roles organized (functional, divisional, matrix, etc.)

Reporting lines, decision rights, span of control

2

Processes

Core business processes và workflows

End-to-end processes, handoffs, SLAs, automation

3

Technology & Data

Systems, platforms, và data architecture

Applications, infrastructure, integrations, data flows

4

People & Culture

Skills, capabilities, ways of working, culture

Competencies, training, performance management, values

5

Governance

Decision-making framework, policies, controls

Who decides what, escalation paths, risk management

When to Use

  • Organization transformation
  • M&A integration
  • Scaling operations
  • Digital transformation
  • Operating model redesign

Benefits

  • +Clarity on how work gets done
  • +Enables strategy execution
  • +Identifies inefficiencies
  • +Guides transformation efforts
  • +Aligns organization components

Limitations

  • !Complex to design và implement
  • !Requires significant change management
  • !Can become rigid if not reviewed
  • !Needs ongoing adaptation
  • !Difficult to get right first time

Real-World Examples

Bank Digital Transformation

Industry: Banking

Traditional bank redesigned operating model: Structure (agile squads), Process (automated workflows), Technology (cloud platform), People (digital skills), Governance (product ownership). Result: Time-to-market reduced 60%.

Outcome: Faster innovation, better customer experience

Resources

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Operating Model Canvas

Tool for designing operating models