Successfully integrating two businesses - Hans J.C. Bakker

This unique book approaches the complex challenge of M&A integration on an intensely practical level. In recognizing that success can only be achieved by those who are responsible for realizing M&A, Bakker and Helmink have turned to experienced directors of a wide range of companies to identify proven best practices. - - Many attempts have been made to address the problems presented by integration from a functional perspective, for example from the point of view of finance or human resource management: Successfully Integrating Two Businesses develops an integrated approach which will undoubtedly improve any companys track record in business integration. The role of strategic decision-making is acknowledged as critical and as such the book identifies ways to avoid common mistakes in the pre-deal phase and links corporate strategy with integration results. Importantly the book also emphasizes the crucial post-deal phases which so many organizations overlook and presents effective models for handling these. An innovative element of the book is the Integrational Learning perspective which links corporate development with the individual development of the people involved. This learning approach helps leverage a companys learning capabilities and agility. - - Successfully Integrating Two Businesses is a must-have guide whose integrated approach will empower businesses to achieve the business benefits planned by M&A - which of course is what counts at the end of the day!