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Why Rushing The Future State Operating Model Could Be A Recipe for Long-Term Disruption
In the fast-paced environment of mergers and acquisitions, speed is often viewed as a competitive advantage. But when it comes to defining the Future State Operating Model during Post-Merger Integration (PMI), moving too quickly can create more problems than it solves. While it’s true that momentum matters in a merger, it’s equally true that structure…
Read More3 Organizational Design Imperatives for a Successful Post-Merger Integration
In the aftermath of a merger or acquisition, leadership teams are often eager to move quickly – to unlock synergies, reduce redundancies, and align the organization around a new strategy. But when it comes to organizational design, speed without precision can be costly. Too often, leaders make premature decisions, apply inconsistent methods, or create confusion…
Read MoreAre you planning an acquisition this year?
DEFINE YOUR INTEGRATION PHILOSOPHY NOW TO MAXIMIZE POST M&A PERFORMANCE. “Running a football franchise is not unlike running any other business. You start first with a structural format and basic philosophy and then find the people who can implement it.” – Bill Walsh, legendary coach of the San Francisco 49ers As I watched the…
Read MoreBeyond the Deal | The General Counsel’s Role(s) in M&A Integration
The ink on the deal may be dry and outside counsel may be celebrating with steak and champagne, but for the General Counsel and team, the integration work has just begun. The notion that a lawyers’ work ends at the close of the deal is a common misconception in the legal and business communities; however,…
Read MoreChoosing an Integration Leader?
Choosing an Integration Leader? Here’s advice from past M&A Execs. When your company is about to embark on a major merger or acquisition effort, one of the first moves you make will be the assignment of an executive to oversee and drive the integration process. It’s a critical, lynch-pin role and the success or failure…
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