Case Studies

Managing Mergers & Acquisitions - Creating Early Adopters and bringing the Best of Both Organizations through Cultural Integration

Presenting Problem

There is no perfect formula for change management in M&A integrations, nor can you keep everyone happy through these changes. However, intentional well thought out interventions are key at bringing the best of both organizations to the forefront of the change. A deliberate disciplined approach to change management improves the odds for a smooth transition.

Working with a large global O&G organization, that just completed one of the largest acquisitions in the history of the industry. This included integrating 5600 employees from 18 different countries into a well-established organization. As a key member of the project team, we had the task of integrating the two organizations in a seamless way ensuring the change was effective and employee-centric. In essence, the task at hand was to protect the company’s workforce as its most important asset through the difficult transformation.

The Approach

  • Create a PMO & governance structure to drive the change

  • Cultural integration & synergy integration

  • Business process & functional integration

  • Create focus and affiliation for the top team

  • Align on the values& strategy that drives successful integration

  • Capture insights & identify pockets of excellence in both organizations

  • Determine the values leaders want to reinforce during the integration

  • Robust transition guide working through the different transition phases

  • Day 1 readiness & preparation

  • Customized communications & training

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The Impact

  • Creation of one seamless organization

  • Determined & leveraged the best of both business practices to accelerate the integration

  • Strong business performance with minimal disruptions (including no significant safety incidents)

  • Quickly created a culture of belonging and overall sense of purpose

  • Organization is aligned and motivated to integration performance outcomes

  • Leaders and employees are motivated for the new beginnings