Post-Merger Integration

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What is Post-Merger Integration?

Post-Merger Integration became a popular management term in the 1990s as it became increasingly clear that while signing off M&A deals was easy, making them work was much more difficult.

Merger failures usually revolve around people issues -- loss of key staff, culture clash, fear-uncertainty-doubt, and last but not least, poor communication and interaction between employees of the merging organizations.

This knowledge center revolves around managing integration issues AFTER a merger or acquisition has taken place. Please refer to Acquisition Integration Approaches for more information about PREPARING a merger or acquisition at the strategic level.

Forum Forum about Post-Merger Integration. Culture Clashes in M&A Many studies report that up to 80% of M&A are failing to create value and this is mainly due to culture clashes during the integration phase. Some authors have suggested that like financial and oper... 10   5 comments 🔥 Tools and Ideas for Post-Merger Reorganization Thousands of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are taking place every year globally. However, as we all know, many, if not most, M&As are not successful. Have you ever wondered what sets a successful M... 10   4 comments 2 Perspectives on Post-acquisition Integration One can distinguish two perspectives when discussing acquisition integration: 1. Organizational Behavior Perspective towards Post-acquisition Integration (also called: 'Human Integration Perspective'... 9   1 comments What HRM Theories are used in M&A? What theories of HRM are usually applied in mergers and acquisitions? How about configuration and contingency approaches? Thanks for your suggestions...... 9   4 comments Start a new topic about Post-Merger Integration Sign up for free

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Expert Tips Advanced insights about Post-Merger Integration. Here you will find professional advices by experts. Consultancy Tips Teaching Tips Practical Implementation Tips Focus Areas after a Merger for Leaders Post-merger Integration, M&A, Strategy In McKinsey Quarterly 2006/4 is an article on the art of postmerger leadership. McKinsey mention 5 challenges for postme... Principles for Successful M&A integration Post-Merger Integration 1. Use a personal touch: One of the most important elements of a successful M&A integration is clear and consistent comm... The Drivers of Merger Success M&A Success Factors, Merger Success Factors Many mergers fail. Everybody knows that. Marc J. Epstein thinks there are seven determinants of merger success: 1. stra... The Relation Between “Organizational Fit” and Post-acquisition Integration Performance M&A Strategy, Post-merger Integration The term “Organizational Fit” is an important aspect when considering the post-acquisition integration performance. The ... Guidelines for a Smooth Post Merger Integration Integrating an Acquisition In the article "The Ten Commandments Of Integrating an Acquisition" by Jess Varughese and Peter Bond (USBanker, July 200...

Information Sources Various sources of information regarding Post-Merger Integration. Here you will find powerpoints, videos, news, etc. to use in your own lectures and workshops. Best Practices of Merger and Acquisition Integration Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy, M&A, Integration Large presentation on Merger and Acquisition Strategy and Implementation 1. Introduction 2. Counter-Intuitive Moves 3... Strategic Dynamics of Acquisition Integration Integration Process, Integration Framework Paper by Robert A. Burgelman and Webb McKinney introduces a conceptual framework that decomposes the overall acquisition...

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