Target Operating Model & Governance

Organizations are under pressure from digitization, globalization, growing world population and changing social and customer expectations. To move along with these developments as an organization, just adjusting the strategy is not enough. The organizational structure and supporting policies and processes will have to be in line with the changing environment.

Adjusting these elements on a single basis is often not the answer. The set of responsibilities, processes and systems, also known as the Target Operating Model, is an integrated system to manage the organization and to focus on the right elements. In order to be able to handle transitions, the Target Operating Model will have to be adjusted.

What are the benefits?

Culture is fed by being carried on and behaviours are controlled by systems. A well-functioning organization therefore benefits from the right Target Operating Model. This model must contain the right elements, focus and incentives to achieve the set goals as an organization. Change is not possible without the right tools and the Target Operating Model is one of those tools. Strong governance:

  • Strengthens stakeholder trust.
  • Ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Creates a foundation for sustainable growth.

Our approach

We guide you in three steps:

  1. Analysis & Design: We map out your current operating model and governance and design a future-proof TOM.
  2. Gap analysis: Once we know how the organization should be set up, we will look at what the difference is with the current situation. Based on the differences, we will work on an action plan for integration.
  3. Implementation & Integration: From processes to technology: we ensure a pragmatic implementation.

At Forvis Mazars, we understand that adapting your organizational structure, Target Operating Model and governance is not an easy task. It requires strategic insight, but often a pragmatic approach and appropriate to the organization. We combine strategic insight with pragmatic execution. And apart from the 'hard side' of implementing a Target Operating Model, we integrate our change management experience into the implementation process. Our experience and holistic approach make us your partner in transformation. Together we build an organization that is agile, compliant and ready for the future.

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