Today’s episode of Leadership & Motivation Unleashed is a conversation on the impact of mergers and acquisitions on workplace culture. There has been a lot of research on this topic over many years, and one Harvard Business Review article even said that most mergers and acquisitions fail because the people aspect is simply not considered enough.

We’re discussing the significance of the people aspect in mergers and acquisitions, and providing actionable advice for leaders navigating these challenging transitions.

▶️ The Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on Workplace Culture:

• [02:13] The people aspect of mergers and acquisitions
• [07:50] Understanding the value of your employees
• [10:42] Integrating cultures and the impact on clients
• [15:05] Leadership through mergers and acquisitions
• [19:58] Creating calm during unsteady times
• [24:41] Preparing a people plan
• [25:55] Informing employees why an acquisition is taking place
• [27:33] Creating cohesion and collaboration among new teams

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Notable Quotes from The Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on Workplace Culture:

“ If you're putting together project teams, purposely put a mix of people from the different companies so that they all learn from each other and appreciate each other's value.” - Rachel Book

“ It's up to the individual leader to add human value into the equation.” - Patrick Law

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