“Humans think in stories rather than facts, numbers or equations, and the simpler the story, the better.” Yuval Noah Harari (2016). This quote reminded me, that telling and listening to stories is very much part of who we are. Stories exist in both our personal lives and in business....
In this post, the final in the series, BTD UK Partner Carlos Keener considers the learnings and lessons from the previous three posts and considers how this might impact the role and nature of M&A, Divestment and Alliance teams themselves. You can read the first...
The answers set the agenda for capitalizing on and adapting to a highly uncertain business environment. Old rules are not merely outdated. They may be hazardous. That’s the upshot from BTD’s 13th May webinar featuring Robin Stopford, Head of Business Development at James Fisher & Sons,...
Why have a PMO? The Project Management Office, or PMO as it’s usually called, is commonly found in organisations where project management is the primary means by which business change is delivered. It really only takes one or two major project failures for executives to realise why...
Please find below a summary of our key takeaways from the webinar which took place on Wednesday 20th May. In M&A, the Legal function and senior attorneys can become much more than a “support function” – potential source of competitive advantage Need to move beyond...
In this post, the third of four in the series, BTD UK Partner Carlos Keener discusses some of the emerging strategies clients are considering for inorganic growth, and provides an alternative perspective on the key factors necessary for success. You can read the first post...
Topic: Making It Up As You Go: The Blurring Lines Between Alliances and M&A Here are our key takeaways from the webinar which took place on Wednesday 13th May. Key Message: Since conditions are forcing us to do alliances instead of acquisitions, we certainly need to do...
Many organisations have gone down the merger and acquisition path many times. Indeed, they have probably become quite adept at the process, with rigorous management steps and in-house capabilities to match. But what about carving out and selling a business? Experienced sellers will tell you that carving out...
In this post, the second of four in the series, BTD UK Partner Carlos Keener shares our clients’ perspective on how to prepare for the opportunities for M&A that are soon to arise from the new economic conditions. You can read the first post in...
Creativity springs eternal – managers are adapting rapidly and getting things done. In our discussions with executives, many, in fact, are finding themselves more efficient. This is great. We hear daily about innovative approaches to meetings, management and even basic tasks. Tools like video conferencing, shared...