A tailored course, built for your situation
Enterprise-Class Customer-Centric Operating Models for Mid-Market Operations
A 12-module implementation-grade course for business and technology leaders driving operational transformation
The situation this course is for
Teams often operate in silos, feedback loops are slow or fragmented, and process design lacks the rigor needed for predictable outcomes. Without structured operating models, even strong customer insights fail to translate into scalable action.
Who this is for
Business operations leads, technology managers, and transformation professionals in mid-market organizations aiming to implement enterprise-grade, customer-driven operating models
Who this is not for
Entry-level staff, consultants focused only on strategy decks, or leaders without implementation responsibility
What you walk away with
- Design a scalable, customer-centric operating model aligned with enterprise standards
- Integrate cross-functional workflows with clear ownership and governance
- Implement feedback systems that drive continuous operational improvement
- Apply implementation-grade frameworks to real-world mid-market constraints
- Deliver measurable improvements in customer experience and operational efficiency
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
- Defining customer-centric operations
- Evolution from service to operating model
- Mid-market vs enterprise: trade-offs and opportunities
- Strategic alignment with business goals
- Customer outcomes as design inputs
- Operating model maturity frameworks
- Stakeholder mapping and influence
- Governance fundamentals
- Success metrics and KPIs
- Common anti-patterns and how to avoid them
- Case study: regional logistics provider
- Module 1 action plan
- Sources of customer insight
- Voice of Customer (VoC) program design
- Journey analytics and pain point identification
- Prioritization frameworks for insight impact
- Translating feedback into process requirements
- Real-time insight integration
- Cross-channel data harmonization
- Customer segmentation for operations
- Feedback loop cadence design
- Insight governance and ownership
- Case study: SaaS platform onboarding
- Module 2 action plan
- End-to-end process mapping
- BPMN fundamentals for operations
- Service blueprinting techniques
- Touchpoint consistency standards
- Handoff design between teams
- Exception handling workflows
- Scalability thresholds and triggers
- Process version control
- Automation readiness assessment
- Process performance benchmarks
- Case study: financial services application flow
- Module 3 action plan
- Governance council design
- Decision rights by domain
- Escalation protocols and SLAs
- Model change management
- Compliance integration points
- Risk oversight within operations
- Audit readiness for operating models
- Stakeholder communication rhythm
- Performance review cadence
- Model adaptation triggers
- Case study: healthcare provider network
- Module 4 action plan
- Shared outcome definition
- Interdepartmental SLAs
- Joint performance metrics
- Collaborative workflow design
- Conflict resolution frameworks
- Shared tooling and data access
- Change coordination protocols
- Incentive alignment strategies
- Leadership alignment workshops
- Feedback integration across functions
- Case study: retail supply chain
- Module 5 action plan
- Core operational platform selection
- CRM and service tool integration
- Workflow automation tools
- Data pipeline design for operations
- API strategy for process cohesion
- Low-code/no-code implementation
- Change logging and tracking
- System ownership models
- Vendor management for operations tech
- Scalability testing protocols
- Case study: insurance claims processing
- Module 6 action plan
- Adoption risk assessment
- Stakeholder readiness analysis
- Communication planning
- Training program design
- Super user network development
- Feedback collection during rollout
- Resistance mapping and response
- Behavioral reinforcement techniques
- Progress tracking and visibility
- Celebrating early wins
- Case study: telecom service launch
- Module 7 action plan
- KPI selection framework
- Dashboard design principles
- Operational health scoring
- Customer outcome tracking
- Process efficiency metrics
- Root cause analysis integration
- Benchmarking against peers
- Continuous improvement cycles
- Model refinement triggers
- Reporting to executive stakeholders
- Case study: e-commerce fulfillment
- Module 8 action plan
- Growth scenario planning
- Capacity modeling techniques
- Modular design principles
- Standardization vs customization
- Onboarding at scale
- Geographic expansion models
- Product line extension impacts
- Partner and vendor integration
- Resilience under load
- Cost structure management
- Case study: fintech expansion
- Module 9 action plan
- Risk identification in operations
- Business continuity planning
- Disaster recovery for processes
- Redundancy design principles
- Crisis response workflows
- Team coverage and backup plans
- Communication during disruption
- Post-incident review protocols
- Model adaptability assessment
- Stress testing methods
- Case study: logistics during disruption
- Module 10 action plan
- Experience standard definition
- Touchpoint quality assurance
- Consistency auditing
- Brand alignment in operations
- Personalization at scale
- Channel parity design
- Feedback-driven refinement
- Employee experience linkage
- Customer effort score tracking
- Service recovery protocols
- Case study: hospitality chain
- Module 11 action plan
- Model lifecycle management
- Innovation intake process
- Technology trend monitoring
- Customer evolution tracking
- Competitive benchmarking
- Regulatory change adaptation
- Knowledge transfer protocols
- Leadership transition planning
- Model sunset and replacement
- Organizational learning integration
- Case study: software company evolution
- Module 12 action plan
How this maps to your situation
- Designing a new operating model from scratch
- Improving an existing but inconsistent model
- Scaling operations across regions or teams
- Responding to customer experience gaps
Before vs. after
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 60-70 hours total, designed for steady progress over 8-12 weeks with flexible pacing.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic operations courses or high-level strategy frameworks, this program delivers implementation-grade detail tailored to mid-market constraints, with practical tools and a custom playbook for immediate application.
Frequently asked
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.