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Introduction to Acquisition Integration
Learn some of the concepts for integrating an acquired business
This course is sample from our Certified Acquisition Integration Manager program
After a business is purchased, there is some form of getting the value from the deal - usually by "integrating" the acquiring and acquired businesses together to some degree. When people talk about "being acquired", they are probably referring to the acquisition integration of the two businesses, the deal itself has already taken place.
This course introduces some of the important fundamentals needed to integrate and acquired and acquiring business together. It also contains an example of our preferred cohort method of training.
The course contains one free download to help you prepare the integration communication plan. Sign up now.
Acquisition integrations can be a time of uncertainty.
This course will prepare you for the changes ahead
Introduction to Acquisition Integration
addresses the following questions:
- How are the integration teams and decision makers organized?
- What are the important considerations for budgeting an integration
- How long can an integration take?
- What audiences should you communicate an acquisition to?
- What is a training cohort?
The course also:
- Dispels some myths about integrations
- Offers a free download to help create your integration communications plan
Take this free course to learn some of the fundamentals of acquisition integration
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Sample of topics from the Certified Acquisition Integration Manager® course and an example of a training cohort
Considerations that leadership should have before acquiring, discuss 6 myths about integrations, and differentiate between the priorities of the acquisition team and the integration team
Four broad-category approaches to integrating an acquired small or mid-size business, along with the “Keep Separate” strategy
The teams that oversee, manage and deliver an acquisition integration; the members of these teams, their roles, qualifications and ideal qualities
Initiatives that define the focus areas, for the journey ahead: how to identify the objectives, and how these fit into the SSIM™ as a whole
Learn how to estimate and budget the finances of an acquisition integration: three types of cost estimation, budget submission, and three types of synergy
Staff retention should be a priority of smaller integrations. We discuss non-financial and financial incentives and introduce The Staff Retention Toolbox
Onboarding an entire acquired business is complex, emotional, and critical to the success of integrating acquired smaller businesses
The way that you announce and welcome new employees can be the difference between integration success and failure. Here we teach how to prepare and deliver the Day 1 announcement
Learn how to communicate to the different audiences for an integration, applying seven communication objectives
Walk through the process of turning integration objectives into workstream charters, and deriving the high level and details tasks.
A Huge Positive Difference
Extremely organized, detail-oriented, thorough, timely, and importantly... made a huge positive difference on many occasions, helping to gain loyalty, bridge differences, and get newly acquired companies up and running
Value Beyond the Scope
They were very responsive to my needs and gave added value beyond the scope I requested, finding gaps that we didn't realize were there. The attitude, support and professionalism were outstanding. We would have no hesitation in asking them back for future projects.
Strongly Recommended
We [were] dealing with a big integration project between a China and a Europe based company.
A great experience... [the] contribution to our email migration project is highly appreciated, excellent communication and coordination skills are highly praised.
Definitely Steve and his company will be strongly recommended to our partners. I would say that if we have any chance doing the project based in USA and Europe, they will be on the preferred vendor list for sure.
Holistic Thinking
Really appreciate your dedication, professionalism, hard work and holistic thinking.
Made for a Better Culture
Able to assume solutions many times before problems occur and can remain collected. …also quickly made personal relationships with members of both companies and helped to integrate them by learning process and introducing counterparts. It not only made for a better culture, but a smoother run in streamlining both lines of business.
The Results are There
Intista were really helpful in strategic planning and finding solutions. We had positive results that helped the company and employees move forward. They were definitely worth the time. The results are there, and motivation is part of the process.
Building trust with all parties
Intista provided invaluable knowledge and assistance during the creation of our original integration plan in anticipation of our initial acquisition. The combination of general training and individualized assistance provided the confidence to successfully create and execute on our plan. Of special note is the importance Intista gives to the human side of integrations. Building trust with all parties involved by being direct, honest and compassionate in all aspects of communication and actions is critical.
I would recommend Intista to those looking at their first acquisition and merger project or those looking to improve their integration experience for all involved.
