AL HASSAN MODELIntegrated management
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About the Model

About the Al Hassan Model.

How the model reads the touchpoints between departments, who watches the system as a whole, how it is applied inside a company — and what changes when it is.

Touchpoints

The Hassan Model

The problem is not always inside a department. Sometimes, it is at the touchpoint.

Every department operates within its own responsibilities, but work does not stay within departmental boundaries. It moves from one department to another — carrying information, decisions, and responsibilities with it. These transition points are what we define as Touchpoints.

A touchpoint is the point where work, information, a decision, or responsibility moves from one party to another.

PEOPLE | PROCESSES | SYSTEMS | IN SYNC

TouchpointsTouchpointsA key element in
the Hassan Model

Marketing

Marketing
  • Campaigns
  • Promotional Materials
  • Customer Insights
  • Market Feedback
Handover
  • Information
  • Files
  • Requests
  • Decisions
TOUCHPOINTTOUCHPOINT
Receipt
  • Review
  • Verify
  • Process
  • Execute

Operations

Operations
  • Production
  • Branch Management
  • Resource Management
  • Work Schedules

Customer Service

Customer Service
  • Customer Communication
  • Order Follow-up
  • Issue Resolution
  • Customer Feedback

What do we examine at every touchpoint?

01StartWhere does the work start?
02HandoverWhat is handed over?
03ReceiptWho receives it and in what form?
04RequirementsWhat are the requirements?
05Acceptance CriteriaWhen is it considered complete?
06TimeHow long does it take?
07OwnershipWho is responsible?
08ExceptionsWhat happens if it does not?
09EscalationWhen and how is it escalated?
10ClosureHow is it closed?

What once depended on personal understanding becomes an operating process that can be managed and measured.

The strength of an operating system is often determined by how well its touchpoints work.

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Operations Management Center

The Hassan Model

Who sees how the system is operating as a whole?

When work, information, and decisions move across departments, it is not enough for each party to perform its own role. Management needs visibility into what is happening across operations: where work is moving normally, where deviations appear, what requires intervention, and who is responsible for following through to closure.

The Operations Management Center is the operating system’s eye on execution.

It does not replace the departments doing the work, nor does it create another management layer above them. It provides centralized operational visibility, follows deviations, supports coordination, decision-making and escalation, and ensures follow-up continues through closure.

PEOPLE | PROCESSES | SYSTEMS | IN SYNC

Operations Management CenterOperations Management CenterA key element in
the Hassan Model
DepartmentsMarketing, Operations, HR, Finance …
BranchesHead Office, Branches, Remote Locations
SystemsERP, POS, CRM, Communication Tools …
ProcessesSales, Procurement, Production, Service …
TouchpointsInformation, Decisions, Responsibilities …
Data & ReportsOperational Data, Alerts, Performance …
OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT CENTER
AL HASSAN MODEL

What does the Operations Management Center do?

01VisibilityMonitor the overall situation
02Follow UpTrack work and indicators
03Detect DeviationsIdentify issues and exceptions
04CoordinateConnect relevant parties
05EscalateRaise what needs intervention
06Support DecisionsProvide information for management
07Follow Up ExecutionEnsure execution and handle deviations
08CloseConfirm task completion
09Analyze & ImproveTurn observations into continuous development

Departments execute the work. The Operations Management Center follows how the system is operating as a whole.

The strength of an operating system is often determined by how well its touchpoints work.

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Applying the Model

The Hassan Model

From a framework to a way of working.

The Al Hassan Model is not applied as a ready-made checklist of procedures, nor does it assume that every company operates in the same way.

We begin by understanding the company’s actual operating reality, then examine the relationships between departments, processes, and touchpoints, identify weaknesses and deviations, and build an operating approach suited to the company’s actual needs.

Applying the Hassan ModelApplying the Hassan ModelFrom a framework
to a way of working

Current State

  • Undocumented processes
  • Overlapping roles
  • Weak follow-up
  • Recurring deviations
  • Unclear decisions
01UnderstandUnderstand how work actually happens.
02AnalyzeRead the structure, processes, data, and relationships.
03MapIdentify where work, information, decisions, and responsibilities move.
04OrganizeClarify roles, coordination, and interaction rules.
05BuildBuild clear operating processes and follow-up mechanisms.
06ActivateActivate operational visibility, deviation follow-up, and escalation.
07MeasureTrack performance and operational indicators.
08CorrectAddress deviations and recurring issues.
09ImproveTurn operational learning into continuous improvement.

Integrated Operating System

  • Connected Departments
  • Integrated Operations
  • Clear Processes
  • Accurate Data
  • Better Decisions
  • Sustainable Growth

Every company has its own operating reality. The model helps build the approach that fits it.

From understanding reality to a more organized, efficient and sustainable operation.

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