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# McKinsey 7S

McKinsey 7S is a strategic framework used to assess and improve the overall performance of an organisation. By analysing and aligning these seven elements, organisations can identify areas for improvement and develop effective strategies to achieve their goals. It focuses on seven interrelated elements that contribute to organisational success:

1. **Strategy**\
   The organisation's plan for achieving its objectives.
2. **Structure**\
   The formal organisation of the company, including its hierarchy and departments.
3. **Systems**\
   The processes, procedures, and routines that govern the organisation's operations.
4. **Style**\
   The culture and leadership style of the organisation.
5. **Staff**\
   The employees and their skills, abilities, and motivation.
6. **Skills**\
   The collective capabilities and expertise of the organisation's workforce.
7. **Shared values**\
   The core beliefs and principles that guide the organisation's behaviour.

#### Further Reading

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