Framework 168     Using 6 Pillars Framework

Introduction

In the VUCA world, this framework (including operating model and organisational design) will help your
- develop the right strategy to be implemented
- boost your organisation's performance
- adapt to changing conditions
- improve coordination and decision-making
- improve risk management.

Otherwise you and your organisation will experience
"...- Operational inefficiencies as people expend effort in areas not aligned with the strategic plan
     - Ambiguity around accountabilities, roles and responsibilities, slowing the decision-making process
     - Low interaction and integration between divisional units and functional areas, as it is unclear to people how they should cross these implicit boundaries
     - Increased or sustained operating risks due to the absence of clear principles, roles, responsibilities and processes..."
Domont Consulting, 2023a)

Six pillars

1. Capability Management (understand the importance of capability management by identifying the gap between current capabilities and desired capabilities; develop an action plan around the gap with appropriate monitoring and evaluating the progress)

2. Structure and Governance (understand the importance of structure and governance including everyone's roles and responsibilities)

3. Culture (understand the importance of organisational culture by conducting a current culture assessment to identify gaps between the current and desired state; develop action plans to implement with the appropriate monitoring and evaluating the progress)

4. Talent Development (understand the importance of talent management by identifying the high-potential talent; individualise personal and professional development plans for career development; form talent pools and leadership pipelines; develop employee retention strategies)

5. Processes (understand the importance of identify key processes and any gaps in their performance)

6. Technology (understand the importance of technology; keep up-to-date with the latest developments and implement them as required)

Summary

Following this framework will help
- identify business opportunities and ways to handle
- identify project objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- develop project scope, approach and high-level plans
- identify deliverables, activities and key success factors
- develop strategic alignment
- determine value such as Project initial investment, Project costs, additional revenue generated, cost savings, cash flows, net present value, etc
- help with implementation (including monitoring  and evaluating progress; with effective communications).