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The Learning-Driven Business Operating System

Steve Douglas
4 min readOct 17, 2023

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Business Operating System
busi·ness op·er·at·ing sys·tem | ˈbiznəs ˈäpəˌrādiNG ˌsistəm |

noun

the structured framework of principles, processes, and practices that govern the functioning of a business. Similar to an operating system in a computer, a Business Operating System provides the essential guidelines and protocols that enable seamless coordination and efficient operation of various departments and individuals within a business according to a common set of goals and principles rooted in learning and development. The Business Operating System serves as the foundation upon which all business activities and decision-making processes are built. Abbreviated as “bOS”. When applied to a corporation, this may be adjusted to Corporate Operating System or “cOS”. When applied to a small business or local operation, this may be adjusted to Local Operating System or “lOS”.

A learning-driven Business Operating System (bOS) represents an agile, holistic approach where Learning and Development (L&D) principles are embedded into the very fabric of the company’s operations. This unique system revolves around a central tenet: the continuous enhancement of employee skills and knowledge across all levels and departments toward a unified set of guiding principles.

“Today, the skills college graduates

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Steve Douglas
Steve Douglas

Written by Steve Douglas

Steve is a Canadian polymath whose pro music career officially began at age 4 when he performed live @ Wembley Stadium. His focus = tangibly benefiting youth.

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