McKinsey 7-S Model—Overview

1. McKinsey 7-S Model—Overview The McKinsey 7-S model allows organizations to determine the wider impact that a proposed change will create by emphasizing the interrelatedness of various organizational aspects Hard S’s Definitions Strategy—The plan devised to maintain and build competitive advantage Structure—The organizational structure, reporting procedures, and basis for specialization Systems—The daily activities and procedures that employees engage in to complete work Style—The culture of the working group Staff—Employee characteristics and human resources methodologies Skills—The skills and competencies of staff Shared Values—Core values of the organizational unit that are evidenced in culture and general work ethic Structure Strategy Systems Shared Values Skills Style Staff Soft S’s

2. Brainstorming Notes—Hard S’s

3. Brainstorming Notes—Soft S’s

4. Current Situation Structure Systems Strategy Shared Values Style Skills Staff

5. Desired Situation Structure Systems Strategy Shared Values Style Skills Staff

6. Recommended Next Steps Structure Systems Strategy Shared Values Style Skills Staff