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Organisation design & structures · Working

Federated model

Also called: federation model

ELI5

A structure balancing central standards with local autonomy.

Used in conversation

“Can we test the claim about federated model against employee data and lived experience?”

Pitch context

You will see “Federated model” 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.