If you see a need for your company to get ready for the acquisition-merger process in order to have a successful integration you might consider this program. Designed to increase the odds that your investment in an acquisition will pay off, the Acquisitions/Mergers/Cultures program has been proven in both large and small companies.

Included in the Acquisitions/Mergers program are the following:

• Interviewing key people from the parent and acquired companies to determine expectations and experience of key participants.
• Sharing the 6 key factors that come into play that will determine how long the integration process will take and ultimately the degree of success you will experience.
• Discussing the three basic laws for successful mergers.
• Presenting ways of reducing the cost of mismanaged mergers.
• Developing an awareness of problems that must be addressed.
• Avoiding the most common management mistakes.

• Managing the team building process

• Managing differences in corporate cultures
• Presenting "The Managers Transition Toolkit: Making the connection after the close."
• Engaging employees in creating a new organization and culture for continued business growth and sustained competitive advantage.
• Building and sustaining effective and motivated teams.
• Retaining valuable managerial and key contributor talent for current and future achievement.
• Managers role modeling values through their personal behaviors, including listening, expressive communication and action
• Involving new managers and key contributors in creating a productive, innovative and challenging department and organization.

• Setting up systems to keep on track.