Pre/Post Merger Integration

Coping with a Merger can wreak havoc on productivity and employee satisfaction - putting the benefits of the merger at risk. That is why we offer pre/post merger integration services - to assist your organization in becoming whole again after one of these difficult transitions.

Common Problems Associated with Mergers:

Newly merged groups don't become cohesive, continuing to operate as separate.
Hard feelings about "winners" and "losers" create barriers to productivity and engagement.
Clashes come seemingly from nowhere as different cultures collide and conflict.
Feelings of loss and discouragement prevent teams from moving towards a shared future.
Newly merged groups operate out of sync, for example when one half of a department is positive about the change while others continue to live in the past.

How Emergence Consulting can Help

We can put together a "people plan" to create engagement with and support for the proposed merger.
We can help you design your communications plan before and during the merger to minimize staff anxieties.
We can facilitate the discussions that need to occur in order for two formerly distinct organizations to become one whole organization.
We can facilitate discussions and learning about this business of "creating one corporate culture."
We can do team building post-merger to encourage discussion and healing after the event.
When mergers result in reductions in staff, we can help "survivors" cope and move forward.
We can recommend outplacement services for those adversely affected by a merger.