From Individual Performance to Team Operating Systems
McKinsey’s “Organize to Value” model outlines 12 essential elements for organizational transformation:
From Purpose and Talent to Structure, Governance, and Ecosystem partnerships.
But here’s what most leaders miss:
It’s where every one of those 12 elements collides in practice.
So if your team is misaligned…
If decision-making relies on one person (hint: probably you)…
If clarity, ownership, and momentum are missing—
It doesn’t matter how much you invest in tech or strategy.
Transformation won’t scale.
Let’s look at just a few of the key elements from McKinsey’s model (abridged):
Purpose
Structure
Processes
Leadership
Behavior
Technology
Talent
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Brings clarity in uncertainty
Enables focus and accountability
Aligns work across functions
Drives consistency and autonomy
Shapes culture through repetition
Amplifies value—but only when used well
Thrives in the right team design
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Most organizations invest heavily in systems and tools—while team dynamics, communication norms, and leadership roles are stuck in default mode.