The majority of mergers FAIL!

It is estimated that upwards of 70% of mergers either completely fail or never live up to their planned results. Of course, some mergers shouldn’t even occur. Different managing styles, organization objectives and market conditions must be clearly understood prior to undertaking a merger.

The Capability Snapshot is unique in its ability to clearly identify the similarities and differences between organizations. How they are aligned strategically. Their capability strengths and weaknesses. How customers perceive them. The way that they are managed, etc. It provides a cultural portrait of each organization.

Once understood, either before the merger, or just after, the information becomes invaluable in helping integrate the organizations. It further serves to monitor the integration process over time, identifying how the various initiatives have succeeded.

Read the case study on ‘Mergers and Acquisitions’.