The McKinsey 7S Model is a framework developed by McKinsey & Company to analyze an organization's effectiveness and guide strategic change. The model delivers an holistic view of a firm and clarifies how coordinated and aligned it is toward achieving its purpose. The idea is that a thoughtful strategy will succeed if the organizational structure and culture support its implementation..

Companies often use other so-called "human resource" guidelines to make hires. When hiring for synergy - the notion that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts - then the McKinsey 7s model might be just what's needed to bring in talent that fits Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Values.