How to develop talent through skip-level management
It was a typical grey Dutch day. Nothing exciting for most people. But I was excited. I was going to meet my boss’s boss for the first time in my…
Transformations in Shared Services
Most of the functional and shared services leaders in mid-to-large corporates across the globe are facing an existential problem. On one side, most of the organizations have a sub-optimized shared…
New Future Roles in Shared Services Organizational Architecture
We are living in unprecedented times. The world is rapidly changing around us. What was considered impossible even a couple of decades back is now a big part of our…
How to design a highly effective M&A integration in 6 easy steps
M&A is a complex strategy. If done right, then it can give an overnight competitive advantage. Most companies, however, do get it wrong. As per the Harvard Business Review articles,…
HR Leaders do not get trained in Heaven on M&A Integration
While most HR leaders tend to be highly competent on people and leadership aspects, they do not exude the same level of confidence when it comes to managing the same…
Maneuvering Culture During M&A Integration
It is important to learn to maneuvering culture during M&A Integration. Cultural integration has been highlighted as one of the key reasons why many M&A integrations fail. Alongside insufficient or…
Acquisition Of Entrepreneurial Companies: Top Realities Why They Fail
There are multiple reasons why acquisition of entrepreneurial companies fail. Close to 80% of all transactions involve acquiring a company that is much smaller than your organization. These acquisitions tend…
What is the difference between the roles of Integration Leader and Integration Management Office?
M&A integrations are complex and require specific roles. The difference between Integration Leader and Integration Management Office is fundamental to understand. The role of an M&A Integration leadership is a…
Internal And External Resources In M&A Integration Teams
5 Proven Reasons why M&A Integration Teams should be a blend of internal and external resources The challenge for many organizations relates to the adequate skills left in their organizations,…
When Is The Right Time For Your M&A Employee Surveys
How To Right Time Your M&A Employee Surveys Most M&A employee surveys fail during the process of integration. This failure takes place due to incorrect timing more than anything else,…