M&A Science Integration Strategies in M&A Part 2
Oct 23, 2023
Experienced M&A leaders Chris Evans and Scott Boyd discuss the importance of change management in M&A, common challenges, effective approaches, and practical tips. They also share insights on Amazon's acquisitions and humorous stories related to M&A deals.
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Acquisitions Are Ultimately About People
- Acquisitions are the biggest rapid change a company undergoes and are fundamentally about people.
- Proactive change management reduces distraction and preserves employee capacity to deliver synergies.
Intentional Sequencing Prevents Chaos
- Change management enforces intentional sequencing and cross-functional coordination across integration workstreams.
- That intentionality prevents stakeholders from getting 'bear hugged' by uncoordinated changes.
Support The Parent Organization Too
- Change management must support not only the acquired team but also the parent organization's employees.
- Failures often stem from unaddressed change within the parent as much as within the target.