Prompt to Apply McKinsey 7S Framework at Work

Role: Act as a senior management consultant. Apply the McKinsey 7S Framework to analyze [Insert Company/Team/Project Name]. Use the seven elements (Strategy, Structure, Systems, Skills, Staff, Style, Shared Values) to diagnose alignment, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.

Context:

Organization or project: [Describe what it is, what it does, and its industry]

Current goals: [List specific revenue, growth, or operational goals]

Key challenges: [List the pain points, bottlenecks, or cultural issues]

Team size and roles: [Provide headcount and key structure info]

Time horizon: [Short term (e.g., 6 months) or long term (e.g., 3 years)]

Deliver the output in the following structure:

1. Summary Overview: 

Provide a concise snapshot of the organization and the core problem.

2. 7S Analysis: 

For each "S", provide:

Current state

Strengths

Weaknesses

Misalignments with other S's

Risks if not addressed

3. Gap Map: 

Identify the top misalignments between "Hard S's" (Strategy, Structure, Systems) and "Soft S's" (Skills, Staff, Style, Shared Values).

4. Recommended Actions: 

Give specific, practical actions for each S. Include 30-day, 90-day, and 180-day priorities.

5. Alignment Blueprint: 

Show how all seven elements should work together in the ideal future state. Summarize the key shifts required.

6. KPIs to Track: 

Recommend measurable indicators to ensure progress and organizational alignment.

Constraint: Keep the language clear and simple so it can be shared with senior leadership. Make it practical, realistic, and strategic.