To prepare for this Discussion, review the section entitled $$Alignment: The $7$ S Model$$ on pages $217-221$ in Dyer, Godfrey, Jensen, and Bryce $(2020)$ and consider which components of the model might be the most beneficial in executing change within an organization. You may also want to utilize the Walden Library to identify scholarly examples of implementing the $7$ S Model in professional contexts.

BY DAY $3$

Post an evaluation of the $7$ S Model as a tool for planning and executing organizational change. Your evaluation should include the following:

$$ A description of the value of each step within the $7$ S model to implementing change within the organization, including at least one supportive example

$$ An analysis of which one or two specific component$($s$)$ of the $7$ S Model could be most helpful from a change management perspective, including at least one supportive example.

$$ An explanation for which specific component$($s$)$ of the $7$ S Model could be most challenging when implementing organizational change, including at least one supportive example.