Target Operating Model (TOM) Template
Defining the desired future state across people, process, technology, and governance
The Target Operating Model (TOM) template provides a structured approach to defining the desired future state across people, process, technology, and governance.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
Target Operating Model Overview
Describe the target operating model: the strategic drivers, the key differences from the current state, and the...
Target Operating Model Diagram
Diagram section
Current-to-Target Gaps
Identify the gaps between the current and target operating model: structural changes, capability gaps, technology...
Target Model Ownership
Document who will own each part of the target operating model and how ownership transitions will be managed during...
TOM Assumptions
State the assumptions underlying the target model: market conditions, technology availability, organisational appetite...
Target Model Principles
State the principles guiding the target model: simplify before automating, consolidate before expanding, and design for...
Target Model Risks
Document risks: target that is too ambitious, target that becomes outdated, stakeholder disagreement on the future...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Target Operating Model Overview | Rich Text | Describe the target operating model: the strategic drivers, the key differences... |
| Target Operating Model Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Current-to-Target Gaps | Gap Analysis | Identify the gaps between the current and target operating model: structural... |
| Target Model Ownership | Component Responsibility | Document who will own each part of the target operating model and how ownership... |
| TOM Assumptions | Assumption | State the assumptions underlying the target model: market conditions,... |
| Target Model Principles | Principle | State the principles guiding the target model: simplify before automating,... |
| Target Model Risks | Risk | Document risks: target that is too ambitious, target that becomes outdated,... |
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