Note: This is part of a series of posts about driving transformation through Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). Here's my first post. This summarises the M&A challenge and the ten recommendations I have for success. A deal must be defined by purpose. Purpose is important; purpose is...
Note: This is part of a series of posts about driving transformation through Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). Here's my first post. This summarises the M&A challenge and the ten recommendations I have for success. Some 20 years ago I had the good fortune to study Existentialism...
Blogs and articles are already legion discussing the impact Coronavirus and the associated economic shutdown will have on M&A and integration; we’ve contributed to many ourselves. What we haven’t seen to date is enough on how M&A and integration teams within corporate and PE organisations...
Note: This is part of a series of posts about driving transformation through Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). Here's my first post. This summarises the M&A challenge and the ten recommendations I have for success. Another Note: The delivery of value from an acquisition is a massive...
A recent article in the FT on Organisational Inertia highlights one of the greatest challenges of businesses trying to effect transformational change: the ability to lead through influence rather than authority. The article uses the struggle between Dominic Cummings and the UK Civil Service as...
Note: This is part of a series of posts about driving transformation through Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). Here's my first post. This summarises the M&A challenge and the ten recommendations I have for success. The Power of Ideas When a powerful idea surfaces in one industry, it...
So here we are once again on the brink of a potential severe economic downturn; while many will be understandably focused on how to weather the storm over the coming months, both personally and professionally, some – particularly those with strong balance sheets and an...
Note: This is part of a series of posts about driving transformation through Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). Here's my first post. This summarises the M&A challenge and the ten recommendations I have for success. Complexity wears people down! Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are seismic life-changing events capable...
A few weeks ago I was asked to take part in a member’s expert Briefing hosted by Constellia, a specialist in supplier spend management with a focus on helping clients optimise their engagements with professional services organisations. The fundamental question under discussion was, “In large...
Note: This is part of a series of posts about driving transformation through Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). Here's my first post. This summarises the M&A challenge and the ten recommendations I have for success. Introduction In the past, the focus of many M&A deals has been on...