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Take a Holistic View to Strategic Planning

One of the most important things I have learned about the Strategic Planning process is how it can impact ALL areas of the organization. This is more that a top group think tank exercise. It will truly impact every area of the organization. One of the trailblazers of the understanding this interrelationship was the consulting firm of McKinsey.

They promoted and used a model referred to as the Seven S model of organizational effectiveness. Within this model, they determined there were no hierarchical boundaries – meaning each S was equal in need and priority – and as an organization you could rarely work on one area without impacting another. In fact, all seven S’s work together to create your effectiveness as an organization and as a leader, you must be prepared to work on all seven areas or elements to be successful in today’s competitive environment.

So what are the Seven S’s of this model? Here is the list of the seven, remember there is no one element with a priority over the other… Continue reading ‘Take a Holistic View to Strategic Planning’ »

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