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http://www.bnet.com/blog/business-strategy/don-8217t-be-another-m-a-failure/666?tag=content;drawer-container "One study, by KPMG, found that 83 percent of the deals studied did not boost shareholder value and 53% actually reduced it."

One way to achieve merger success is to deliberately adopt a transparent and sustainable communication process that validates different… Continue

Mergers and acquisitions are becoming more prevalent in the growth of global organizations. Effective communication is a critical factor in the success of M & A activities, and there are a number of useful approaches for improving communication effectiveness. At a time when organizations are increasingly looking for opportunities to gain post recession advantages, what can be learned about conducting a merger with deliberate attention to speed, clarity, and cultural integration? Follow the… Continue