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Organisation design & structures · Core

Centre of excellence

Also called: center of excellence, CoE

ELI5

A specialist group that develops standards, expertise and support for an organisation.

Used in conversation

“Who is accountable for centre of excellence, and who is affected by it?”

Pitch context

You will see “Centre of excellence” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches organisation design & structures.

Why it matters: In organisation design & structures, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.