In today's competitive business environment many
companies see mergers, alliances and acquisitions as a major
component of their growth strategy. Companies moving into
these new relationships undergo exhaustive due diligence
to insure a good fit between the parties. They crunch numbers,
conduct feasibility studies and analyze the hard logistics
of consolidating assets/liabilities, processes and systems.
When it seems that all the stars are aligned a deal is struck,
announcements are made, and celebrations are held to cement
the union. Life is good! Or is it? A number of these "marriages
made in heaven" have had some very shaky honeymoons;
some have ended in a messy divorce. How could this have
happened in a deal that looked so good on paper? One factor
seems to stand out; while intensive investigation and analysis
was done on how to merge the "hard" aspects of
each company, little attention was given to the unique cultures
of the companies and how to merge the two together.
Culture is a unique, deeply entrenched part of the fabric
of each organization. The rub comes when you attempt to
bring very different, or even similar, cultures together.
Not being attentive to cultural differences can lead to
conflict, power struggles, low productivity, turnover and
even sabotage of the integration effort.
Therefore, it is critical to have a well thought out plan
to effectively combine the current cultures of the parties
into a new culture that captures the best of both. Understanding
the current culture and setting a course for successful
integration is a complicated business. These often-neglected
issues should not be delegated or relegated to later. Swift
action must be taken -- before the champagne is uncorked.
Merging Corporate Cultures™ is a two-day workshop designed
to capture and form the best aspects of the cultures of
merging organizations into a powerful new corporate culture.
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In the Merging Corporate Cultures™ workshop you
will gain:
· A solid understanding of the strengths and weaknesses
of the merging organizations
· A desired set of common cultural characteristics
for the new organization
· An action plan to institutionalize the new culture
· Clarity on changing roles & responsibilities
as the organization merges
· A cohesive, effective organization with a rejuvenated
commitment to corporate success
· Enhanced relationships between members of the merging
organizations
· Increased morale and trust while improving communication
and information/resource sharing
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· Transition teams with the responsibility to manage
and oversee a merger or acquisition
· Merging management teams, business units and functional
departments
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Your cost will vary based on group size, program length
and activities. Typically, Champions for Change™ will
range from $250 - $300 per person per program day, not including
meals, lodging or transportation.
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The Leadership Challenge, Inc, is a full service organizational
development firm that helps individuals and organizations
achieve their performance objectives. TLC offers a comprehensive
array of targeted products and services designed to progressively
support our clients' journey to peak performance. We foster
long-term relationships in order to help our clients reach
their peak potential and meet the business challenges they
face.
The Center for Peak Performance at Rock Springs, located
in the sunny, high desert of Central Oregon, offers a spectacular
locale for Merging Corporate Cultures™. The center
is located on 1,200 acres and grants exclusive use of the
property to each group. The center has a state-of-the-art
Challenge Course including both high and low elements. Rivers,
mountains, lakes & wilderness are at our doorstep for
challenging outdoor experiences.
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