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Mar122025

Facial recognition-style analysis of a candidate, symbolizing a new approach to executive hiring that prioritizes strategic thinking and execution ability over resumes and interviews.

The Death of Traditional Executive Hiring: Why CVs and Interviews Fail

Business, Mergers & IntegrationBy Anirvan Sen12 March 2025
Mar42025

Professional businesswoman in a black blazer and blue blouse smiling during a discussion, sitting at a table in a modern office with natural light and a brick wall in the background.

The Flawed Playbook of Executive Hiring in Buy-and-Build

Business, Mergers & IntegrationBy Anirvan Sen4 March 2025
Feb122025

A historical black-and-white photograph of an Indigenous leader wearing a feathered headdress, seated while a woman operates an early phonograph recording device. The image symbolizes tradition meeting modernization.

The C-Title Trap: Why Handing Out C-Level Titles Too Soon Stalls SMEs

Business, Mergers & IntegrationBy Anirvan Sen12 February 2025
Feb52025

Cockpit of an aircraft with a complex dashboard of instruments, dials, and navigation screens, symbolizing structured performance tracking and precision decision-making—essential for CEOs managing buy-and-build strategies with OKRs.

Why OKRs for Buy-and-Build Can Make or Break Your Growth Success

Business, Mergers & IntegrationBy Anirvan Sen5 February 2025
Jan302025

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The 100% Productivity Trap: Why It’s Slowly Destroying Your Business

Business, Mergers & IntegrationBy Anirvan Sen30 January 2025
Nov282024

Close-up of a snow leopard in black and white, symbolizing resilience, adaptability, and sharp focus—qualities essential for executive leaders in buy-and-build strategies.

Top-5 Non-Negotiable Traits for Executive Leaders in Buy-and-Build Strategies

Business, Mergers & IntegrationBy Anirvan Sen28 November 2024
Nov132024

Children in a tug-of-war game symbolizing the strategic tension in deciding to retain an acquired brand in SME and mid-market M&A.

Top 5 Conditions for Retaining an Acquired Brand in SME M&A

Business, Mergers & IntegrationBy Anirvan Sen13 November 2024
Nov72024

Boxing match representing the struggle of keeping an acquired brand versus unifying under a single brand in M&A.

Top 5 Challenges of Keeping an Acquired Company’s Brand in SME M&A

Business, Mergers & IntegrationBy Anirvan Sen7 November 2024
Oct302024

Continental brand typewriter symbolizing legacy brands and the decision to retain or sunset an acquired company brand name in SME and mid-market M&A

Top 5 Reasons to Not Retain Acquired Company Brand Name in M&A

Business, Mergers & IntegrationBy Anirvan Sen30 October 2024
Oct232024

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The Critical Role of HR in M&A Integration: Unlocking Success through People Management

Business, Mergers & IntegrationBy Anirvan Sen23 October 2024
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