Rethinking Operating Models

""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-life 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."" * Ben Gaunt, SVP Group Transformation * ""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."" * Dimitra Manis, Former Chief Purpose Officer (Chief People Officer), S&P Global * ""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."" * Jean-Marc Duvoisin, Former CEO of Nespresso, Nestle Executive Board Member and Active NGO Board Member * ""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."" * Karen Mattimore, SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer of Honeywell * ""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."" * Rupert Morrison, Founder of Orgvue and Arahi, and author of Data-Driven Organization Design and Strategic Value Creation * ""This book is an important guide for organizations looking to effectively integrate sustainability into their core operations. With practical advice on implementation, strategies to mobilize teams and insights on the highest-value areas to focus, it empowers leaders to go beyond incremental changes."" * Whitney Mayer, Head of Global Sustainability & ESG of Hershey * ""Enterprise reinvention includes a thoughtful strategy for talent and organization. This book provokes us to rethink operating models for the future, highlighting the importance of a proactive approach and multiple iterations in order to unleash extraordinary growth opportunities and achieve even higher levels of performance."" * Suzana Kubric, CHRO of Nubank * ""A profound read for both current and aspiring leaders, this book delves into the delicate balance between reflection and action necessary to adapt organizations in the digital age. It provides a powerful yet simple blueprint for transforming them into 'reinventor organization'. It also underscores the importance of customer focus, continuous learning and collaboration to foster innovation and agility."" * André Santos, HR Center of Expertise Director, Vale * ""The authors take a thoughtful and holistic approach to the perennial challenge of managing cost and complexity whilst enabling innovation-led growth. Going beyond simple top-down cost levers, they explore the balance of strategic operating model choices and operational tuning, and how data and technology are shifting the dials, combined with a continuous focus on unlocking productivity through aligned ways of working."" * Andy Banfield, VP Organization Development & People Analytics, Unilever *