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24 March 2026
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By Chelsea Monye
Growth Manager
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From Technology-Enabled to Technology-Led: Designing Operating Models for 2026 and Beyond

The traditional approach to operating model design was often static. In a "technology-enabled" world, we designed a process and then looked for a tool to support it. Today, we live in a "technology-led" world where AI, RPA, and digital tools should be core design principles from the outset.

The Principles of Modern Design When redesigning your operating model today, you must consider three critical shifts:

  1. From Silos to Flow: Use technology to break down departmental barriers.
  2. Data as an Asset: Ensure your data architecture supports real-time decision-making.
  3. Human-Centric Automation: Automate the mundane to free your people for high-value work.

Designing these models requires a specific set of skills. It’s about understanding the "murky world" of complex processes and applying pragmatic, expert-led guidance to simplify them.

Pragmatic Guidance Over Pure Theory Theory is easy; implementation is hard. Successful transformation requires a toolkit that works in the real world. One of our recent partners noted:

"Hudson & Hayes provided valuable assistance as we designed a new Operating Model in support of a large corporate merger. Their transformation expertise and pragmatic guidance helped us successfully navigate the complexity of the program."Product Strategy Director

The Value of Practical Learning Our training isn't just a lecture; it's a workshop where you apply TOM principles to your own business challenges. Participants walk away not just with knowledge, but with a transformation plan ready for execution.

As Damian Jarocki, Contract Lead at E.ON, shared: "Genuinely one of the most valuable training sessions I have participated in... definitely the most practical and packed with the best tools!"

Ready to future-proof your organisation? Learn how to design an operating model that thrives in a digital world. Join our next Operating Model Design Training cohort and gain the confidence to lead your organisation’s transformation.

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