In defining the operating model an organisation should use to drive its drive from purpose to vision to strategy and delivery, which parts of the IASP BoK, ISO 37000, COSO CGF and BIG are best to use?
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To define an effective operating model that drives an organization from purpose → vision → strategy → delivery, the key is to select and integrate the most suitable components from each framework:
🔧 Framework Contributions to Operating Model Design
Stage Recommended Elements from Each Framework Why It’s Valuable
- Define Purpose & Vision ISO 37000 – Principles of Purpose, Stakeholder Engagement, Ethical Behavior
IASPBOK – Section 2.1.1–2.1.2 (Mission, Purpose, Vision)
BIG – Purpose-aligned governance, stakeholder co-creation Establishes a shared “why” across stakeholders, rooted in ethics, sustainability, and long-term value. BIG and ISO ensure it’s systemic, not superficial.
- Develop Strategy IASPBOK – Chapter 2 (Formulate Strategy), incl. strategic goals, value propositions, SWOT, foresight tools
COSO CGF – Strategy & Objective-Setting Component
BIG – Strategic Alignment Capability, Strategy Info Model IASPBOK gives depth, process, and tools; COSO ensures risk alignment; BIG provides the connective architecture from strategy to operational systems.
- Design Operating Model BIG – Integrated Operating Model, Fair Accountability, Capability Components
IASPBOK – Chapter 3 (Transform Organization)
ISO 37000 – Integrated Governance, Roles and Responsibilities
COSO CGF – Culture, People, Resilience Components BIG excels at cross-functional design and integration; IASPBOK offers structure; ISO 37000 reinforces formal role clarity; COSO brings cultural, HR and resilience dimensions.
- Deliver & Execute IASPBOK – Chapter 4 (Execute Strategy), performance metrics, Lean/Six Sigma
BIG – GovernOps, Dynamic Delivery Portfolios
COSO CGF – Oversight, Performance Monitoring
ISO 37000 – Viability Over Time, Oversight IASPBOK supports discipline and tool use; BIG embeds governance in delivery; COSO and ISO provide controls and assurance mechanisms.
- Governance & Feedback BIG – Agile Feedback Loops, Fair Accountability, System Sensing
ISO 37000 – Double-loop learning, Stakeholder Inclusion, Risk Governance
COSO CGF – Points of Focus on Monitoring and Oversight
IASPBOK – Chapter 6 (Govern Strategy), cascading OKRs, BSCs BIG delivers real-time learning and correction; ISO/IASP/COSO emphasize formal review and learning cycles. Combine for continuous and periodic governance.
🧩 Role Allocation by Framework
Framework Best Used For
BIG Designing the governance-operating integration, embedding agility, culture, and accountability throughout the organization.
IASPBOK Providing step-by-step structure, tools, and role clarity for full-lifecycle strategy management.
ISO 37000 Establishing a universal baseline of good governance, especially around ethics, stakeholder responsibility, and leadership integrity.
COSO CGF Ensuring risk-integrated governance, performance accountability, and structural oversight with board-level alignment.
📘 Operating Model Blueprint Summary
Start with ISO 37000 and BIG for purpose and stakeholder anchoring.
Use IASPBOK and COSO for structured strategy development, alignment, and control.
Embed BIG capabilities to connect governance into execution and delivery systems.
Combine ISO, COSO, and BIG feedback loops to create learning, resilience, and adaptability.
✅ Final Tip
To avoid fragmentation:
Use IASPBOK as your strategy management backbone.
Use BIG as the governance integration fabric.
Layer ISO 37000 and COSO CGF on top for conformance, legitimacy, and stakeholder trust.
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