In the dynamic landscape of business, cultural integration following mergers and acquisitions represents a formidable challenge yet offers a canvas for the art of possibility. When companies merge, the blending…
Mergers and acquisitions. Divestitures. Corporate finance. Exit strategies. These terms feel intimidating and inaccessible to many business owners. However, these infrequent game-changing deals are critical for most mid-market companies to…
“76% of Canada’s business owners plan to exit their business within the next decade. Only 1 in 10 owners have a formal plan in place to ensure a smooth transition."…
Like many of us, I often make grand claims that revolve around needing to make a change! Whether it be cutting back on chocolate (not likely), visiting the gym…
What is organizational culture? This can often be described as all of a company's beliefs, values, and attitudes, and how these influence the behavior of its employees. Understanding these components…
Cultivating, negotiating, finalizing, and communicating a successful merger between two entrepreneurial companies is no small task. Many mergers fail to deliver expected value, and often that failure can be traced…
How your approach to communications is getting in your way. Not long ago, I had a conversation with a leader working in healthcare, and they shared that they were finally…
For many organizations in 2020, the constantly shifting business environment has either forced a re-think of previous strategic decisions or provided breathing room to identify areas of opportunity and reconsider…
As we look at building internal culture for the long-term in the face of ongoing change, either through COVID-19 or an M&A transaction, people must be our main priority. Intially,…
Friends, clients, partners, and fellow community leaders, As we move into what is slowly starting to feel like the new (albeit temporary) normal, many are feeling the effects of the…