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Deeper command of modern operating model design frameworks

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What is the Deeper command of modern operating model course about?

Identify which operating model framework applies to each transformation context, and why Map client capabilities to decision engines and performance feedback loops Adapt hybrid models using proven design logic, not guesswork Anticipate integration pitfalls between legacy structures and new operating models Defend model choices with source-backed reasoning and client-specific examples.

What do you take away from the Deeper command of modern operating model course?

Identify which operating model framework applies to each transformation context, and why Map client capabilities to decision engines and performance feedback loops Adapt hybrid models using proven design logic, not guesswork Anticipate integration pitfalls between legacy structures and new operating models Defend model choices with source-backed reasoning and client-specific examples.

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.

What does the Deeper command of modern operating model cover on delivery and format?

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 3-4 hours per module, recommended over six weeks with applied work between modules.

How does this compare to the alternatives?

Generic strategy courses cover frameworks superficially. This course delivers deep, applied mastery of operating model design logic, specifically for senior consultants leading complex transformations.

What does the Deeper command of modern operating model cover on frequently asked?

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

How is the Deeper command of modern operating model delivered?

The Deeper command of modern operating model is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. A certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Deeper command of modern operating model cost?

The Deeper command of modern operating model is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Deeper command of modern operating model design frameworks

Name the patterns, apply the right structure, and lead framework decisions with confidence across complex client transformations

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Who this is for

Strategy and Consulting Senior Manager at a global firm, leading operating model redesigns across multi-domain client transformations

Who this is not for

Junior analysts still learning basic frameworks, or practitioners focused only on org design tools without strategic context

What you walk away with

  • Identify which operating model framework applies to each transformation context, and why
  • Map client capabilities to decision engines and performance feedback loops
  • Adapt hybrid models using proven design logic, not guesswork
  • Anticipate integration pitfalls between legacy structures and new operating models
  • Defend model choices with source-backed reasoning and client-specific examples

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Operating model fundamentals
Define operating models as systems of coordination, not just org structures. Learn the five core elements: strategy, structure, processes, people, and governance.
12 chapters in this module
  1. What an operating model is
  2. Why org charts aren't enough
  3. The five coordination levers
  4. Linking strategy to execution
  5. Capability vs role design
  6. Decision rights placement
  7. Feedback loop design
  8. Governance cadence types
  9. Performance signal clarity
  10. Integration with IT architecture
  11. Client maturity assessment
  12. Model evaluation criteria
Module 2. McKinsey 7S framework in depth
Master the 7S model as a diagnostic tool. Apply it to assess alignment across strategy, structure, systems, skills, style, staff, and shared values.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Origins of the 7S model
  2. Hard vs soft elements
  3. Strategy-structure alignment
  4. Systems that reinforce goals
  5. Skills inventory mapping
  6. Leadership style impact
  7. Staffing for change
  8. Shared values as anchors
  9. Diagnosing misalignment
  10. Client interview techniques
  11. Workshop facilitation guide
  12. Reporting insights visually
Module 3. Galbraith’s Star Model
Apply the Star Model to design balanced operating models. Focus on strategy, structure, processes, rewards, and people practices as interdependent levers.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Star Model overview
  2. Strategy as starting point
  3. Structure types and trade-offs
  4. Process design principles
  5. Reward system alignment
  6. Talent practice integration
  7. Change readiness scoring
  8. Cross-functional flow design
  9. Incentive structure mapping
  10. Role clarity diagnostics
  11. Implementation sequencing
  12. Client adoption roadmap
Module 4. Wardley Mapping for operating models
Use Wardley Maps to visualize value chains and position capabilities across evolution stages. Align operating models with situational context.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Mapping value chains
  2. Evolution stages explained
  3. Genesis to commodity flow
  4. Positioning capabilities
  5. Mapping decision rights
  6. Identifying bottlenecks
  7. Modelling dependencies
  8. Anticipating change triggers
  9. Strategic positioning logic
  10. Client scenario planning
  11. Facilitating map sessions
  12. Linking map to design
Module 5. Value stream network logic
Design operating models around value streams, not silos. Connect customer outcomes to internal capability flows and performance metrics.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Value stream definition
  2. Customer outcome mapping
  3. Internal capability links
  4. Flow efficiency metrics
  5. Handoff design principles
  6. Cross-team coordination
  7. Feedback integration points
  8. Performance accountability
  9. Scaling across domains
  10. Integration with roadmap
  11. Measuring stream health
  12. Optimisation levers
Module 6. Hybrid model design
Combine frameworks strategically. Learn when and how to blend elements from different models to fit complex client realities.
12 chapters in this module
  1. When to hybridize
  2. Assessing client complexity
  3. Combining 7S and Star
  4. Integrating Wardley insights
  5. Mapping to value streams
  6. Avoiding framework conflict
  7. Consistency checks
  8. Client communication plan
  9. Change impact analysis
  10. Governance alignment
  11. Pilot design approach
  12. Scaling the hybrid
Module 7. Decision rights architecture
Design clear decision-making pathways. Place authority where information lives, and avoid bottlenecks in fast-moving transformations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Types of key decisions
  2. Information-velocity match
  3. Centralized vs distributed
  4. Delegation guardrails
  5. Escalation path design
  6. Approval threshold setting
  7. Cross-domain coordination
  8. Decision log maintenance
  9. Audit readiness checks
  10. Speed vs control balance
  11. Client governance integration
  12. Review cycle alignment
Module 8. Capability-based design
Shift from role-based to capability-based structures. Build operating models that adapt as client needs evolve.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining core capabilities
  2. Mapping to business outcomes
  3. Capability maturity scoring
  4. Ownership assignment
  5. Resourcing models
  6. Talent development paths
  7. Cross-functional design
  8. Modular capability packs
  9. Scaling through reuse
  10. Performance measurement
  11. Integration with roadmap
  12. Future-state planning
Module 9. Governance logic design
Build governance that enables, not hinders. Design review rhythms, escalation paths, and performance feedback loops that sustain model integrity.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Governance purpose clarity
  2. Review cadence types
  3. Steering committee design
  4. Performance oversight
  5. Exception handling
  6. Risk escalation paths
  7. Compliance integration
  8. Adaptation triggers
  9. Feedback loop embedding
  10. Stakeholder engagement
  11. Transparency mechanisms
  12. Decision audit trails
Module 10. Client adaptation strategies
Tailor frameworks to client culture, maturity, and constraints. Learn to modify models without losing structural integrity.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Assessing client readiness
  2. Cultural alignment tactics
  3. Legacy system constraints
  4. Regulatory environment fit
  5. Change capacity scoring
  6. Pilot-first implementation
  7. Stakeholder alignment plan
  8. Communication sequencing
  9. Feedback integration
  10. Iterative refinement
  11. Success metric definition
  12. Sustainment roadmap
Module 11. Defending model choices
Build unshakeable rationale for your operating model recommendations. Use source-backed reasoning and client-specific evidence to gain buy-in.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Framing the business case
  2. Using benchmark data
  3. Citing proven frameworks
  4. Client-specific validation
  5. Anticipating objections
  6. Preparing counterpoints
  7. Visualising trade-offs
  8. Workshop facilitation
  9. Executive summary writing
  10. Stakeholder alignment
  11. Feedback incorporation
  12. Final sign-off packet
Module 12. Leading without authority
Drive operating model adoption across stakeholders who don’t report to you. Use structured influence, clarity of purpose, and shared incentives.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Influence without hierarchy
  2. Building coalition support
  3. Clarity of purpose
  4. Shared outcome alignment
  5. Stakeholder motivation
  6. Transparent decision logs
  7. Early win identification
  8. Feedback loop integration
  9. Recognition systems
  10. Conflict resolution paths
  11. Sustained engagement
  12. Model evolution planning

How this maps to your situation

  • Client operating model redesign
  • Post-merger integration structure
  • Digital transformation operating model
  • Global function realignment

Before vs. after

Before
Relying on senior guidance to select and justify operating model frameworks
After
Leading framework decisions with confidence, using deep command of design logic and client-specific adaptation

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 3-4 hours per module, recommended over six weeks with applied work between modules.

How this compares to the alternatives

Generic strategy courses cover frameworks superficially. This course delivers deep, applied mastery of operating model design logic, specifically for senior consultants leading complex transformations.

Frequently asked

Is this focused on a single framework?
No. The course compares and contrasts multiple frameworks, 7S, Star Model, Wardley Mapping, value stream networks, and teaches when to use each.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I get practical tools?
Yes. Every module includes downloadable templates, real client examples, and application exercises.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, recommended over six weeks with applied work between modules..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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