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DownloadBusiness management is what drives the overarching business strategy. To ensure the strategy is healthy and to solve unique problems, business analysts and management consultants need "sharp" tools – business frameworks. Unfortunately, when it comes to frameworks, there is no one all-purpose instrument. That is why we offer the Consulting Frameworks deck. This presentation allows you to use a hybrid and "mix and match" approach to unveil hidden opportunities and risks, outsmart the competition and help businesses achieve all their goals.
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According to SMB Advisors, management consulting frameworks are tools and principles that enable managers to perform a variety of key tasks in an attainable manner based on best practices. More specifically, the firm says, "since businesses have different structures and may operate in different industries [and] markets – and may have different departments that are needed to engage in key projects – management consulting frameworks become a GPS that a company can use to ensure that their entire internal systems are on the right track, and follow the company's overarching strategic plan."
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Some of the widely-applied consulting framework types include:
Center for Hospitality at Cornell University conducted an analysis of how the McKinsey-developed 7-S model, applied at the Ithaca Beer Company (IBC), can be used to assess a company's competitive and strategic advantage. Based on interviews and other analysis, Center for Hospitality at Cornell reports, four of the seven factors in the 7-S model were aligned and critical for this particular company's success. These factors were: strategy, staff, skills and shared values.
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IBC's overall strategy revolves around community involvement and attention to distributors, retailers and clients. Its relatively small team is enthusiastic about the product they produce, has strong skill set and knows how to work collaboratively. At the moment of the analysis, the other three "S" factors didn't seem to be critical, however, this may change as IBC continues to grow.
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"Thus," Center for Hospitality at Cornell concludes, "while the 7-S analysis is useful in highlighting a company's strengths and challenges, a contingency approach may be the most appropriate, with certain factors being more salient than others at any particular time. All firms face a multitude of environmental challenges."
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The researchers continue: "As such, the need to establish priorities is critical for creating and sustaining a strong competitive position. Our analysis has found that the 7-S framework provides an excellent starting point for analyzing the requirements for a company's success and growth. However, given each company's distinctive position, a contingency approach may be appropriate to 7-S analysis, as it was clear from this case study that some factors are more important than others."
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