4 Posts found for Author: Walter E. Shill

Many companies wait too long to attempt transformations, doing so only when the signs of trouble have become obvious. But that’s almost inevitably too late. High performers, by contrast, change before they must, knowing that the best way to transform is from a position of strength.

Content: Article | Authors: Paul F. Nunes, Tim Breene, Walter E. Shill | Source: Outlook Journal (Accenture) | Subjects: Change Management, Management

In the M&A marketplace, leading practitioners have shifted their focus from the mechanics of the deal to the value-creating potential of integration. And no aspect of the process is more critical than post-merger organization design.

Editor’s Note: nothing really new in this article, but sometimes message repetition is useful…

Content: Article | Authors: David W. Mackenzie, Walter E. Shill | Source: Outlook Journal (Accenture)

The development and diffusion of a winning mindset is central to the ability of a high-performance business to outpace its competitors. Here’s how one company – Harrah’s Entertainment – created that mindset by mastering five key tasks.

Content: Case Study | Authors: Robert J. Thomas, Walter E. Shill | Source: Outlook Journal (Accenture) | Subjects: Industry Specific, Management | Industry: Gambling | Company: Harrah’s Entertainment

Mergers that create maximum value treat the transaction as a complete lifecycle-beginning with pre-deal strategy, progressing through deal execution and continuing with post-merger integration.

Content: Article | Authors: David Mann, Ravi Chanmugam, Walter E. Shill | Source: Outlook Journal (Accenture)