MCKINSEY’S SEVEN “S’s”

It is a powerful framework for internal analysis considering the interaction of 7 sub systems, when one is changed, the other 6 may also require modifying in order to obtain optimum efficiency and effectiveness. These comprise of the structure which shows how to co-ordinate tasks, the strategy – planned responses to environmental changes to achieve organisational objectives, the systems in place to ensure the company gets things done effectively, the style – management techniques, the staff – human resources including morale, recruitment and promotions, the skills – what it does or needs to do best in order to be successful and finally superordinate goals and shared values – these are the guiding principles which include the aspirations, mission, values and ethos of the business.