Transformation - Merger Integration
Lessons of Scale
Large Deals by Large Companies
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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Surviving M&A: How to Thrive Among the Turmoil
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The Merger Dividend
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