Smoothing Postmerger Integration
It takes less time than you think for a clean team to make valuable contributions to the integration of businesses.
Content: Article | Authors: Diane L. Sias, Nicolas J. Albizzatti, Scott A. Christofferson | Source: McKinsey Quarterly
Taming postmerger IT integration
Integrating IT platforms after a merger is always a challenge, particularly in the banking industry, in which IT is crucial to daily operations. Moving too slowly threatens the synergies promised by the merger; too rapid a change can alienate important customers.
Content: Article | Authors: Diane L. Sias, Lisa Åberg | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subject: IT / Technology / E-Business
Taming postmerger IT integration – An optimal migration scheme requires a systematic approach
Where Mergers Go Wrong
Most buyers routinely overvalue the synergies to be had from acquisitions. They should learn from experience.
Content: Article | Authors: Diane L. Sias, Robert S. McNish, Scott A. Christofferson | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subject: Best Practices