Merger and Acquisition Culture Alignment
Culture is a powerful force for individuals and organizations. Culture can define how we behave, how we view the world, our beliefs and the way we interact. When two or more organizations merge, two cultures have to blend in a way that enables the new larger system to be successful. In the recent years of frenetic merger and acquisition and consolidation within industries, the merge of cultures has often been left to chance. Northward consultants are experienced in helping organizations identify cultural differences between units and working with individuals and teams to build a new dynamic culture built on and leveraging existing cultures.
Northward Culture Alignment Activities can include:
- Appreciative Inquiry Data collection—what cultural norms exist and what is their value
- Best practice work—which cultural practices does the organization want to keep, adapt or lose?
- Transition Awareness work—helping individuals and teams understand the emotional and intellectual response to transition and coping strategies
- Change Awareness work—supporting individuals with strategies to deal with and communicate change
- Strategic Planning sessions—to ensure cultural alignment with the organization's strategic vision and goals
- Internal communication strategies
- Team building to help socialize and celebrate cultural changes
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