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Part of
Somerset Council Target Operating Model

Read our TOM (Target Operating Model) which sets out how we will challenge ourselves to deliver the Council's vision and priorities

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The Golden Thread

The chart is divided into four main sections: Priorities, Actions, Risks, and Performance

Golden Thread
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Appendices

The following performance measures will help us understand the impact of our new TOM, these will develop and evolve over time.

Appendix 1 – Our Measures of SuccessAppendix 2 – Our Design PrinciplesAppendix 3 – Our Values and Behaviours for the Organisation

Flowchart

Flowchart titled 'Golden Thread' from Somerset Council's Council Plan 2023 to 2027. The chart is divided into four main sections: Priorities, Actions, Risks, and Performance. Each section contains specific elements connected by arrows indicating the flow of processes. The Priorities section includes 'Core Strategies.' The Actions section includes 'Council Business Plan,' 'Improvement and Transformation Plan,' 'Target Operating Model (TOM),' and 'Service Improvement Plans.' The Risks section includes 'Strategic Council Risks,' with subcategories of 'High Scoring Operational Risks,' which further divides into 'Directorate Risks' and 'Programme Risks.' The Performance section includes two categories: 'Corporate Performance' and 'Individual and Team Performance.' At the bottom, there is a note stating that all these elements are underpinned by values and behaviours

Flowchart titled ‘Golden Thread’ from Somerset Council’s Council Plan 2023 to 2027. The chart is divided into four main sections: Priorities, Actions, Risks, and Performance. Each section contains specific elements connected by arrows indicating the flow of processes. The Priorities section includes ‘Core Strategies.’ The Actions section includes ‘Council Business Plan,’ ‘Improvement and Transformation Plan,’ ‘Target Operating Model (TOM),’ and ‘Service Improvement Plans.’ The Risks section includes ‘Strategic Council Risks,’ with subcategories of ‘High Scoring Operational Risks,’ which further divides into ‘Directorate Risks’ and ‘Programme Risks.’ The Performance section includes two categories: ‘Corporate Performance’ and ‘Individual and Team Performance.’ At the bottom, there is a note stating that all these elements are underpinned by values and behaviours

Last updated: May 16, 2025

Next review due: November 16, 2025

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