Target Operating Model
Design & Transformation
Delivering operating models that enable successful strategy execution
We help organisations design, transform and implement practical target operating models that align teams, structures, capabilities, processes and technology to deliver measurable results.
How can we help with your operating model design?
After completing the form, look out for an email to set up a short call with one of our experts to talk about your requirements and how we can help you achieve them.
What challenge do you need help solving?
Many organisations struggle to turn strategy into results because their operating model no longer supports how the business needs to perform, grow or transform.
Turning strategy into execution
- Have you defined a clear strategy, but aren't able to translate it into operational priorities?
- Are teams aligned to the vision, yet progress is slow or inconsistent?
- Do governance, decision-making or organisational silos get in the way of execution?
An operating model that no longer fits
- Has growth, acquisition or transformation introduced organisational complexity?
- Are duplicated roles, fragmented processes or unclear ownership slowing performance?
- Is your current operating model preventing the business from scaling efficiently?
Unlocking value from transformation
- Are transformation programmes and initiatives failing to deliver their full impact?
- Is new technology in place, but ways of working, governance or processes haven’t evolved?
- Are teams reverting to old behaviours because structures haven’t shifted?
Creating organisational clarity
- Do leaders struggle to coordinate across functions to deliver shared priorities?
- Are critical capabilities missing for the strategy you are trying to deliver?
- Are roles, responsibilities and decision rights unclear across teams or business units?
How we help design the right target operating model for your business
Our tailored practical approach delivers the right operating model design for your strategy – ensuring your business is in the best shape to deliver on its ambitions.
Input
Strategic Position
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Internal strategic
position & plan -
External market
context & trends
Bespoke Targeted Benchmarks
- Benchmarks of 5-8 selected companies
- Insights from external functional experts
Themes
STRUCTURES &
ACCOUNTABILITIES
PEOPLE &
CAPABILITIES
PROCESSES &
GOVERNANCE
SYSTEMS &
INFRASTRUCTURE
Outputs
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Organisational blueprint
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Critical process map
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Functionality capability requirements
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TOM implementation roadmap
& action plan
DETERMINING THE TYPE AND SCOPE OF YOUR TARGET OPERATING MODEL PROJECT
Many complex programmes fail because the model doesn’t support their strategic ambition. Avoid over-engineered frameworks. We help determine the right scope for your target operating model.
Increasing Change
Project Type
Typical Scope
COMPREHENSIVE
Rebuild the model to suit significantly different requirements
Major changes to operating model design, rebuilding the shape of the business with impact to be expected in all areas. Likely to accompany major changes to strategy / transformation.
Standard
Refocus the existing model to enhance key capabilities or approaches
More significant changes to operating model design, likely to see most elements impacted to some degree with key areas seeing marked change, often driving targeted changes in working approaches.
Light
Refine the existing model to suit evolving needs
More minor changes to operating model design, which may see many elements remain the same with targeted changes to key areas. May involve reviewing where there are synergies across functions to control costs.
Why choose us for target operating model design?
A proven practical approach
Our operating model consulting is adapted to your strategy, culture and ambition
Trusted by leading companies
Over 25 years of helping organisations redesign how they operate
Enablement-led execution
We design operating models that leaders can implement - not complex frameworks that sit on a shelf
Operate globally
We engage at Board level, working across 60+ countries
Award-winning expertise
Recognised for three consecutive years by consultancy.co.uk
Trusted by
“Cognosis impressed us with their agility, flexibility and ability to respond to things nimbly...we particularly value the strategic insights they provide that help us identify where we can focus our efforts on the opportunities with the greatest potential for success.”
“Cognosis projects live on outside of our engagement which really matters when we pick a strategic partner.”
“Cognosis have been an invaluable strategic partner for Clarks. They are truly respected by our senior team. They have a cunning ability to make the most complex problems easy to understand and actionable.”
Companies we have worked with
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