Last week we introduced our “Cultural Iceberg” model that we’ve found to be a practical and meaningful way to think about culture during M&A (see Defining Culture – An Integrator’s Model). In sum, this model says that culture is best defined as the norms and expectations as driven by these three “levels,” or types of cultural elements: Symbols & Strategies; Work Processes & Protocols; and Core Values, Beliefs & Behaviors.
M&A Blog and News
March 29, 2017
Now that your organization has embraced the best practice of utilizing a full-time, dedicated integration leader, the key question becomes “who?” To start with, let me share the priceless wisdom of my friend and colleague Jim Jeffries, Founder and Chairman of the M&A Leadership Council. “Availability is not a criterion for the integration leader!”
He’s absolutely right. You have to find the “most sought-after” executive to lead this task and this person is NEVER available. So what now?
March 28, 2017
March 2017 Chairman’s Message
By Jim Jeffries, Chairman M&A Leadership Council
Until recently, the Information Technology (IT) function of an organization had been the servant of the business even when at times, it took on a form of its own. IT was the implementation tool and enabler for the organization, but not necessarily a player at the strategy table. Information Technology’s role in the enterprise has included ...
March 28, 2017
How Quality of Earnings Can Drive Value To Your Manufacturing Enterprise
By Jerry Dentinger & Ryan McCaslin | BDO Transaction Advisory Services , a Partner of M&A Leadership Council
Dealmaking in the manufacturing industry is poised to accelerate in 2017, buoyed by investor optimism around proposed pro-growth economic policies. Despite the modest slowdown in volume last year, multiples and valuations stayed high going into 2017. Therefore, buyers remain ...
March 28, 2017
Implications for Human Capital Management
Submitted by Willis Towers Watson, a Partner of M&A Leadership Council
The World Economic Forum warned in its 2016 Global Risks Report that the pace of change in technology and the shifting demographics of talent pose widespread risks to doing business. Certainly, employers everywhere can help mitigate these risks, even as the world of work is relentlessly transformed.
March 28, 2017
Art of M&A Divestitures Begins this August
Submitted by M&A Leadership Council
The M&A Leadership Council is happy to announce our new 3-day program to address the framework, best practices, processes, structures and tools for managing strategic Divestments, Carve-outs and Spin-offs for creating new value. As corporate divestitures ...
March 28, 2017
A Recognized Best Practice in M&A
By Shaun Crimmins with Midaxo
A revolutionary shift in the M&A world took place years ago. This is when deal teams began Integration Planning prior to Day One of legal ownership of the acquired company. The concept is now recognized as a best practice in the M&A process...
March 28, 2017
The Growing Influence of Social Media and Deal Sourcing Networks on the M&A Industry
Submitted by Intralinks, a Partner of M&A Leadership Council
In 2013, Intralinks conducted a global survey of M&A dealmakers to understand how technology and specialized deal networks influence M&A deal sourcing. Two years later, in December of 2015, Intralinks conducted a follow-up survey to measure how attitudes ...