{"id":1136,"date":"2013-03-26T01:49:03","date_gmt":"2013-03-26T05:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/markkirkwood.com\/?p=1136"},"modified":"2013-03-26T01:52:10","modified_gmt":"2013-03-26T05:52:10","slug":"three-big-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.markkirkwood.com\/?p=1136","title":{"rendered":"Three big questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

M&A integration food for thought<\/strong><\/p>\n

1) Where are we going?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Start a conversation with your leadership team about how the new\u00a0organization will create value in the future. The place you\u2019re going doesn\u2019t\u00a0exist yet. You get to invent it.<\/p>\n

2) How can we get there?<\/strong><\/p>\n

How will the new organization operate? How will it satisfy customers? Which\u00a0people, processes, and technologies are needed?<\/p>\n

3) What\u2019s required to fortify the strategy?<\/strong><\/p>\n

How will the team execute a seamless integration? Deliver viable revenue and\u00a0cost strategies? Sharpen their ability to lead through transformation?<\/p>\n

The stakes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experienced senior leaderss know that an effective integration hinges on a smooth\u00a0transition for employees and customers. This same rigor and focus must also\u00a0be dedicated to preparing the team who will lead the transition. Leverage your\u00a0influence to guide the leadership team toward working together to create and\u00a0extend the vision of the new organization:<\/p>\n