Mergers and Acquisitions

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Oct. 25, 2005

Managing the Human Aspects Of Mergers and Acquisitions

Agenda Summary: This HR audioconference included a discussion of: why paying attention to "people issues" is critical to M&A success; what you need to know to sit at the M&A discussion table; HR's role in every stage of the M&A life-cycle, from pre-deal to post-implementation; guidance on how to conduct "cultural due diligence"--the process that uncovers, assesses, and helps you understand whether and how organizations "fit" based on existing talents and skills, management and communication styles, leadership capabilities, HR policies and practices, pay and benefits, recognition and reward structures, employee engagement and commitment, etc.; insights into managing the stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and resistance to change that can cripple a deal; what is needed to deliver effective M&A communications; and how you can apply the experts' own lessons learned to your company's next anticipated M&A move. The featured speakers were: Mitchell Lee Marks, Ph.D., head of the San Francisco consulting firm JoiningForces.org, and Russell Lobsenz, Ph.D., senior consultant, Sandra Hartog & Associates, Brooklyn, N.Y.

CD or tape still available for price of conference ($149.00, BNA subscribers; $224.00, nonsubscribers).