Implementing a Target Operating Model (TOM) brings significant changes across an organisation, and success depends on effective change management.

Here’s very brief how to guide TOM implementation smoothly:

Engage Stakeholders:

Involve leaders and key teams early to build a shared commitment. Their insights help refine TOM and reduce resistance by making teams feel part of the change.

Communicate Clearly:

Consistent, transparent communication about TOM’s benefits and progress fosters trust and minimises uncertainty. Regular updates keep teams informed and aligned.

Provide Training:

Ensure teams are equipped to adapt by addressing skill gaps with comprehensive training. This boosts confidence and supports a smoother transition.

Monitor Progress:

Set KPIs and gather feedback to track TOM’s impact. Regular assessments allow for adjustments, ensuring TOM aligns with objectives and evolves with organisational needs.

Continuous Adaptation:

Change management doesn’t end with implementation. Regular reviews and refinements embed TOM effectively and sustain long-term success.

By focusing on these key areas, organisations can adopt TOM more seamlessly, driving operational alignment and resilience. Ready to strengthen your TOM implementation?

Ready to start building your organisation’s TOM?

You can read our articles on this subject here – The Sixsess Consultancy’s “Insights” Blog:

https://sixsess.org/insights-blog/

Or our more detailed “Guides” section:

https://sixsess.org/guides/

and/or join us on one of our residential courses or call us to arrange your own organisation’s bespoke in-house Target Operating Model course:

https://sixsess.org/tom-courses-q4-2024/

Chris Fox , of StratNavApp, our Strategic Partner, explains how TOM fits into a strategy here:

https://www.stratnavapp.com/Articles/stratchat-operating-models

Barry Eustance
Principal Consultant
The Sixsess Consultancy
Tel:023 8212 1891
Email: clientservices@sixsess.org