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by a searcher from Stanford University - Graduate School of Business
in Dallas, TX, USA

2yrs ago

Smooth Business Acquisitions

In your experience with business acquisitions, how do you navigate and address potential challenges or resistance from the existing team, and what strategies have proven effective in fostering a smooth transition and integration of the acquired company into the broader organizational structure?

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reply by a professional 2yrs ago
from The Johns Hopkins University in Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, USA

Jory -- There is no way to eliminate friction as issues often pop up, but I generally agree with Patrick. Working on the relationships is the best way to absorb the bumps that happen in the normal M&A process. Best of luck!

reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
from North Park University in Orlando, FL, USA

It's great to hear that you are thinking about this critical step in ETA, because I'm not sure everyone does! I agree with Patrick and would add over-communication is key! Sharing everything you can, as you go along, helped me a ton in my experience. Also, each team member is thinking "what is going to happen to me" and/or "what's in it for me". Depending on the size of the team, it might not be possible, but I did one on one's with all 45 people at my last company asking about their role, their professional goals, what's working/not working and really listened and answered every question I could. It helped to build those relationships and trust. You can't win them all, but being intentional will go a very long way with the majority of your new team!