Mergers and Acquisitions

Understand the cultures of different organizations and develop efficient, long-term strategies to ensure that they reinforce each other optimally.

Maybe the biggest challenge after a merger or acquisition is to successfully integrate all corporate cultures. Some companies think they can’t live together while others integrate flawlessly. Understanding culture, and proactively managing it, is critical to a successful integration.

For the cultures of different organizations to merge successfully, you must first understand what these cultures are and gain insight into the underlying drives at the individual, team and organizational level. To change behavior, you need to understand what the current behavior is, what it fuels, and what changes you would like to make to achieve specific goals.

Merging cultures and changing behavior based on a deep understanding of the motivations of individuals, teams, and organizations. This allows you to develop long-term strategies to achieve your objectives.

Use the insights and tools of Management Drives to keep a grip on the continuous process of mergers and team development. Remain aware of the underlying drivers at all levels and be able to rely on the long-term strategies for your organization.