Rethinking Operating Models (designing People And Technology Powered Organizations)

Edited by McMillan, Kent; Edited by Kates Amy; Edited by Kesler, Greg
Short description/annotation:
Design an operating model that will meet your business challenges today and in the future.
Description:
Despite the economic expansion driven by technological advances and AI, businesses today are facing mounting challenges. Providing practical frameworks and tools to design organizations that meet ambitious growth, profitability and sustainability goals, Rethinking Operating Models is a must-read for senior business leaders and organization design and development professionals who are looking to adapt their operating model to meet the most persistent and pressing business questions. It allows practitioners to design models that will fuel growth and innovation, can transform through the changing pace of data and technology developments and achieve agility at scale. This book also provides essential coverage of how to execute mergers, acquisitions and divestments, how to manage complexity and cost as well as how to embed responsibility and sustainability into the organization. Written by a team of experts and supported by proven methodologies and real-world examples, this book provides readers with the ability to tailor solutions to their own unique contexts.
Table of contents:

• • Chapter - 00: Introduction
  • Chapter - 01: Fuel Innovation-led Growth;
  • Chapter - 02: Manage Cost & Complexity;
  • Chapter - 03: Execute Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestments;
  • Chapter - 04: Reinvent with Data and Technology;
  • Chapter - 05: Achieve Enterprise Agility;
  • Chapter - 06: Close the Sustainability Execution Gap;
  • Chapter - 07: The Reinventor Organization

Review quote:
"The book provides a practical set of frameworks and techniques to work through common challenges many executives face, brought to life with examples from many real-world projects, organizations and industries. With an eye on the future in this period of significant organizational change, it''s a very helpful addition to the toolbox."
Review quote:
"Never have we see the level of disruption we are facing today. This book takes a pragmatic approach to operating model design in light of the rapid advances in data, technology and ways of working. Providing frameworks for the big operating model challenges, but also inspiration on what the next generation of organization will look like. Sneak preview, it will require a new human and machine relationship."
Review quote:
"Rethinking Operating Models offers an up-to-date roadmap for navigating today''s complex business landscape. Tackling how to organize for innovation, cost, M&A and closing the gap on environmental sustainability, this is a must-read for those aiming to thrive in a rapidly changing world of data, technology and work."
Review quote:
"In a world where organizations are constantly evolving, this book is a must-read for business leaders and HR practitioners. It outlines structures and operating models that leverage technology, enhance agility, accelerate growth and address the challenges of today''s complex business environment. The authors provide practical strategies to navigate global disruptions and drive transformative growth."
Review quote:
"Written by a series of practitioners with decades of hard-won experience, this book will teach you how to leverage organization design as a pillar of strategy execution while simultaneously addressing the most typical set of challenges CEOs face today. Thought provoking, tangible and enjoyable to read for CEOs, management teams and all those involved in making organizations more effective."
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"This book is an important guide for organizations looking to effectively integrate sustainability into their c