Services

  • Organizational survey and analysis, to understand the key cultural, leadership and strategic elements of each company.
  • Assessment of the operating style of existing leadership and the vision for the organization
  • Insightful, candid feedback to executives about the cultural contrasts between the organizations and, most importantly, the implications of those differences
  • Practical action steps that help the integration go more smoothly
  • Inter-company team building sessions to assist in blending the organizations

Integrating Mergers and Acquisitions/Cultural Change

Opportunities to grow and acquire other companies can present themselves quickly. Hyde & Lichter can assist in the entire process. Whether we participate in due diligence to assess the human capital, or create a transition plan to join the two cultures after the decision is made, we bring an objective view, careful analysis and practical experience to a challenging task.

Due diligence usually focuses more on financials and often underestimates the goodness of fit between the two workplace cultures. If differences are identified early, a better plan can be established for integrating the organizations.

Post merger, Hyde & Lichter can help accelerate the integration of newly formed teams and business units, so that everyone can begin working productively as quickly as possible.

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