The McKinsey 7S framework stresses that the coordination of seven critical components of a company are what’s most important in a change strategy​:

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• Strategy: the plan devised to maintain and build competitive advantage over the competition.

• Structure: the way the organization is structured and who reports to whom.

• Systems: the daily activities and procedures that staff members engage in to get the job done.

• Shared Values: called "superordinate goals" when the model was first developed, these are the core values of the company that are evidenced in the corporate culture and the general work ethic.

• Style: the style of leadership adopted.

• Staff: the employees and their general capabilities.

• Skills: the actual skills and competencies of the employees working for the company.