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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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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

Summary

Our Target Operating Model (TOM) sets out how we will work together as one organisation and with others, keeping Somerset, the place, the people, and the communities at the heart of all we do.

A heart icon (♥) will be used throughout this document to signify the actions with a particular emphasis on directly changing the way we interact with or will be improving the outcomes for Somerset, the place, the people, and the communities.


infographic of a wheel with 5 sections around a heart that says "Somerset: the Place, our People and our communities. The 5 sections our lined in the following text

Governance and decision making

Streamlining governance and decision-making, aligned to our priorities and values

People and Skills

Investing in skills, capabilities, workspaces and the organisational culture that delivers for Somerset

Digital and Technology

Making the most of our digital and technology capabilities to improve customer journey and staff productivity.

Service and Process Design

Working together to deliver efficient, effective and innovative services

Data Insights and Evidence

Using data across the organisation intelligently to inform decision-making and improve service delivery.

Last updated: May 16, 2025

Next review due: November 16, 2025

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