7s FrameworkBy Gaurav Kenue

GJANIT032IT Consulting –SBR 2

Intro

• Developed by Robert H. Waterman, Jr. and Tom Peters in 1980

• For implementing Change within Origination Effectively

• Maps a constellation of interrelated factors

• These Factor influence an organization's ability to change

• Alignment of factors for origination to be successful

• To evaluate how well org. is positioned to achieve its objectives

What

• Involves seven factors

• Classified as “Soft“ or “Hard”

• Hard – Easier to define or Identify and Influence easily

• Strategy Statements, Organization Charts, Formal Process and

IT systems

• Soft – Influence a lot by culture, difficult to describe &

Less tangible

• Shared Values at the center – Determine how people

behave in org.

7s Framework

Elements

• Strategy : Proposal for developing and sustaining competitive advantage

• Structure : Organization Structure and Reporting Chart

• System : Daily activities & procedure for getting the job done

• Shared Values : Core Values which are apparent in corporate Culture of

company

• Style : Style of leadership, Culture (informal)

• Staff : Employees and their competences

• Skills : Actual Skills and Competencies of Individual and Institution

The Basic QuestionWhere are you now and where you want to be in

the future

Strategy

• What is Strategy in real term?

• Strategic Objectives

• What to do about the competition?

• Demand from customers in future

Structure

• Company Setup

• Organizational Structure

• How do teams work together to achieve goal

• How do team members work together

• Quality of Communication

Systems

• Main Systems used in the company

• Monitoring and Measuring the systems

• Process currently used

Shared Values

• What are the values within the business

• Corporate culture

• Strength of these values

• Communication of the values

Style

• Style of Management team

• Effectiveness of the style

• Rating of teamwork within the staff

Staff

• How do team Specialize in their roles

• Right people in right places

• Development needs of the people

Skills

• Strongest skills in the company

• Skill gaps existing in the company

• Can the job be done proficiently by the employees

• Measuring and Rewarding the Success

7s Table

Elements Description Aligned

Strategy Yes/No

Structure Yes/No

Systems Yes/No

Skills Yes/No

Staff Yes/No

Style Yes/No

Shared Values Yes/No

Elements Description Aligned

Strategy Market penetration Yes

Structure Simple structure No

Systems Few formal systems and are customer oriented Yes

Skills Few expert skills so rest of jobs are undertaken by the management.

No

Staff Few employees are required and most are motivated by successful business growth

Yes

Style Democratic but frequently disordered style No

Shared Values

The staff values teamwork and have trust on each other

YesSource: http://www.strategicmanagementinsight.com/tools/mckinsey-7s-model-framework.html

7s Table Example - Before

Using 7S

• Ask checklist questions for each elements

• Finding the best ideal Alignment

• Benchmarking

• Initiate from Shared Values

• Evaluate All Elements • How to align them

• Implement Changes

Identify the elements that

are not efficiently

aligned

Define what should be the

ideal organization

design

Select where and what changes

should be made

Make Needed Changes

Elements Description Aligned

Strategy Market penetration Yes

Structure Simple structure Yes

Systems Few formal systems and are customer oriented Yes

Skills Few expert skills so rest of jobs are undertaken by the management.

Yes

Staff Few employees are required and most are motivated by successful business growth

Yes

Style Democratic but frequently disordered style Yes

Shared Values

The staff values teamwork and have trust on each other

Yes

Source: http://www.strategicmanagementinsight.com/tools/mckinsey-7s-model-framework.html

7s Table Example - After

Outcome

• Strategy to Improve the performance of a company

• Align departments and processes according to the

changes happening

Sources : https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newSTR_91.htm

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