The consultancy firm, McKinsey & Company, developed the 7S model as a tool for their business clients, and it has become a staple of organizational assessment. The model is a practical tool that can be used to understand and evaluate the performance of an organization in 7 critical areas:
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1. Strategy
2. Structure
3. Systems
4. Style
5. Staff
6. Skills
7. Shared Values
In this assignment, you will examine 5 of these areas at your organization: Strategy, Style, Staff, Skills, and Shared Values. All these performance areas directly affect your workforce strategy. Workforce planning is critical to distribute talent across an organization and to identify needed competencies and personnel, both for the short term and for the long term. It is also a valuable tool for leaders seeking ways to address challenges due to changes in the workplace environment and employee expectations.