Becky Kaetzler
Culture is important in all deal types but particularly when you bring two large groups of people together. Then, the potential friction would be much more visible. And you need to understand the culture of both companies. It is not enough to say, is the target company compatible with us? You need to understand it in a more nuanced way. What are their ways of … [ Read more ]
Content: Quotation | Author: Becky Kaetzler | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subject: Mergers & Acquisitions
Jocelyn Chao, Becky Kaetzler, Natashya Lalani, Laura Lynch
Designing, managing, and delivering a positive experience is especially important during the post-merger talent selection process—not only for employees offered positions but also for those not selected or who choose to leave. How the HR and integration teams treat the latter groups can have far-reaching effects on workplace morale and the company’s reputation as an employer of choice.
Content: Quotation | Authors: Becky Kaetzler, Jocelyn Chao, Laura Lynch, Natashya Lalani | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subject: Mergers & Acquisitions
Talent Retention and Selection in M&A
Retaining critical talent and ensuring the right people are in key roles are essential to a successful merger.
Content: Article | Authors: Becky Kaetzler, Jocelyn Chao, Laura Lynch, Natashya Lalani | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: Human Resources, Mergers & Acquisitions
Change Management Influence Model
The Secret Ingredient of Successful Big Deals: Organizational Health
Creating value from a merger is not easy. Acquirers that get it right start with an overlooked advantage: a healthy organization.
Content: Article | Authors: Andy MacLean, Becky Kaetzler, Kameron Kordestani | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subject: Mergers & Acquisitions
Communications in Mergers: The Glue that Holds Everything Together
Structured communications are vital to clarify what comes next in a merger, separate fact from fiction, and forge success for newly combined organizations.
Content: Article | Authors: Anish Koshy, Becky Kaetzler, Kameron Kordestani, Oliver Engert | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subject: Mergers & Acquisitions