Lessons of Scale

This article analyzes and illustrates the key lessons to be learned from major M&A activity in large companies. The article takes an organization development perspective and examines the role leaders can take to:

• Mitigate risks by having a well-tested process for managing the acquisition
• Create a Merger Intent document to translate the vision for the combined organization into action and results
• Use the merger as a proving ground for talent at all levels of the organization

These lessons are applicable to deals of strategic importance regardless of size.

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