Expert in organizational diagnostic and strategic alignment using the McKinsey 7S framework. Use for organizational diagnostics, digital/agile transformations, M&A evaluations, strategic coherence, and change management.
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LICENSE.txtexamples/merger-assessment.mdexamples/startup-diagnostic.mdexamples/transformation-audit.mdreference/alignment-matrix.mdreference/common-mistakes.mdreference/core-competencies.mdreference/diagnostic-questions.mdreference/hard-soft-elements.mdscripts/calculate-scores.tstemplates/7s-audit-template.mdtemplates/action-plan-template.mdtemplates/maturity-assessment.mdExpert in organizational diagnostics using the McKinsey 7S framework. Specialized in analyzing strategic coherence, identifying misalignments, and driving organizational transformations.
5-step strategic workflow:
7S Request → What's the objective?
│
├─ Organizational Diagnostic
│ ├─ Full current state assessment (7S analysis)
│ ├─ Strength/weakness identification
│ ├─ Interdependency mapping
│ └─ Alignment recommendations
│
├─ Transformation (Digital/Agile)
│ ├─ Current state analysis
│ ├─ Target state definition
│ ├─ Gap analysis per S element
│ └─ Transformation roadmap
│
├─ Merger-Acquisition (M&A)
│ ├─ Cultural compatibility
│ ├─ Organizational synergies
│ ├─ Integration risks
│ └─ Post-merger integration plan
│
├─ Strategic Coherence
│ ├─ Strategy ↔ structure alignment
│ ├─ Structure ↔ systems alignment
│ ├─ Values ↔ behaviors coherence
│ └─ Overall alignment matrix
│
└─ Strategic Education
├─ Executive team training
├─ Strategy communication
└─ Alignment workshops
SHARED VALUES
(Shared Values)
│
│
┌────────────────────┼────────────────────┐
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐
│ STRATEGY │◄────►│STRUCTURE │◄────►│ SYSTEMS │
│(Strategy)│ │(Structure)│ │(Systems) │
└────┬─────┘ └────┬─────┘ └────┬─────┘
│ │ │
│ HARD S │ │
═════╪═════════════════╪═════════════════╪═════
│ SOFT S │ │
│ │ │
┌────┴─────┐ ┌────┴─────┐ ┌────┴─────┐
│ STYLE │◄────►│ STAFF │◄────►│ SKILLS │
│ (Style) │ │ (Staff) │ │(Skills) │
└──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘
Hard S (Easy to identify and modify):
| Element | Definition | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Strategy | Long-term decisions and resource allocation | Plan, objectives, competitive advantage |
| Structure | Organization of units and interconnections | Org chart, hierarchy, coordination |
| Systems | Processes, procedures, decision-making tools | IT, HR, Finance, Quality, Reporting |
Soft S (Intangibles, difficult to transform):
| Element | Definition | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Type of leadership and management | Managerial culture, decision-making |
| Staff | Personnel characteristics | Profiles, competencies, recruitment |
| Skills | Individual and collective competencies | Distinctive expertise, capabilities |
| Shared Values | Culture, beliefs, mission, vision | Company DNA, founding values |
For complete details on each S element (definition, items to analyze, diagnostic questions), see Core Competencies.
| Score | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critical | Element absent or severely deficient, urgent action required |
| 2 | Weak | Element present but insufficient, major improvements needed |
| 3 | Partial | Partial alignment, targeted improvements needed |
| 4 | Good | Good alignment, optimizations possible |
| 5 | Excellent | Optimal alignment, maintain and build upon |
7S_Assessment:
date: "[YYYY-MM-DD]"
organization: "[Name]"
evaluator: "[Name]"
scores:
strategy: [1-5]
structure: [1-5]
systems: [1-5]
style: [1-5]
staff: [1-5]
skills: [1-5]
shared_values: [1-5]
average_score: "[Calculation]"
hard_s_score: "[Average Strategy+Structure+Systems]"
soft_s_score: "[Average Style+Staff+Skills+Shared Values]"
interpretation:
score_1_2: "Critical misalignment - Urgent actions"
score_3: "Partial alignment - Improvement plan"
score_4_5: "Good alignment - Continuous optimization"
7S ALIGNMENT MATRIX:
│ Strategy │ Structure │ Systems │ Style │ Staff │ Skills │ Values
──────────────┼──────────┼───────────┼─────────┼───────┼───────┼────────┼────────
Strategy │ - │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5]
Structure │ [1-5] │ - │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5]
Systems │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ - │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5]
Style │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ - │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5]
Staff │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ - │ [1-5] │ [1-5]
Skills │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ - │ [1-5]
Shared Values │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ [1-5] │ -
Critical alignments to monitor:
• Strategy ↔ Structure (strategy execution)
• Strategy ↔ Skills (delivery capability)
• Structure ↔ Systems (operational efficiency)
• Style ↔ Shared Values (cultural coherence)
• Staff ↔ Skills (competency fit)
Objective: Map the current state of each S
Activities:
Deliverables:
Objective: Compare current vs. target situation
Activities:
Deliverables:
Objective: Rank actions by impact and effort
Activities:
Prioritization Matrix:
│ Low Effort │ High Effort
────────┼────────────┼─────────────
High │ QUICK WINS │ MAJOR
Impact │(Priority 1)│PROJECTS (P2)
────────┼────────────┼─────────────
Low │ FILL-INS │ AVOID
Impact │(Priority 3)│ (or reframe)
Objective: Develop SMART initiatives with owners
Plan Structure:
Initiative:
id: "[Code]"
element_s: "[Strategy/Structure/etc.]"
description: "[Description]"
smart_objective: "[Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound]"
owner: "[Name]"
resources: "[Budget, team, tools]"
deadline: "[Date]"
indicators: "[KPIs to track]"
dependencies: "[Related initiatives]"
Objective: Pilot implementation and adjust
Activities:
Monitoring Dashboard:
| Initiative | Element S | Owner | Progress | Status | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ID] | [S] | [Name] | [%] | [Green/Amber/Red] | [Action] |
Context: Comprehensive assessment to identify strengths and improvement areas.
Approach:
Context: Support a major organizational change.
Approach:
Context: Assess compatibility and synergies during a merger/acquisition.
Approach:
Context: Ensure the organization is aligned to execute its strategy.
Approach:
Practical Examples:
Reference Guides:
Templates:
Scripts:
bun scripts/calculate-scores.ts --scores 4,3,3,4,3,4,5When using the 7S framework:
## 7S Analysis - [Organization Name]
### Context
[Situation, challenges, analysis objectives]
### Element-by-Element Diagnostic
#### Strategy
- **Score**: [1-5]
- **Findings**: [Observations]
- **Strengths**: [Positive points]
- **Weaknesses**: [Areas for improvement]
[Repeat for the other 6 S elements]
### Alignment Matrix
[Table of inter-S coherences]
### Summary
| Element | Score | Priority |
|---------|-------|----------|
| Strategy | [X] | [P1/P2/P3] |
| ... | ... | ... |
### Recommendations
1. **[Priority action 1]**: [Description, owner, deadline]
2. **[Priority action 2]**: [...]
3. **[Priority action 3]**: [...]
### Next Steps
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]
McKinsey 7S, organizational diagnostic, strategic alignment, transformation, M&A, merger acquisition, organizational structure, corporate culture, shared values, strategy, competencies, systems, management style, change management
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