The three pillars of successful external growth
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External growth is not a strategy. It is one of the ways of implementing it.
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The reasons justifying external growth are aligned with your strategic vision.
A clear and shared strategic vision
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External growth just transformed your organisation, are you ready?
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The questions posed by this transformation arise well before closing and exist across all the workings of your organisation.
An organisation ready to transform itself
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The integration plan is built around levers which generate value and risks.
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The integration is managed as a project, with an identified team and a governance structure.
An integration plan must be prepared well in advance of closing
And the human element in all this?
External growth generates a lot of emotions. The value creation expected will only materialize if these emotions are addressed at all levels of the organisation.
The Give2Grow Approach
A methodology adapted to your needs
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Validate the elements which justify the acquisition.
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Identify levers that generate value.
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Measure the impacts of the acquisition on the organisation.
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Identify and assess the risks involved.
Pré LOI
Before signing a letter of intent (LOI), it is important to ensure that the acquisition is in line with the company's strategy and that its organisation is ready to absorb the impact of this transformation.
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Define the integration approach and the managerial concept.
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Lay out the integration plan.
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Put together the project team and its governance structure.
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Prepare internal and external communications.
Pré Closing
The integration plan is prepared prior to the closing. The choice of an integration approach and the project team are key to future value creation.
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Communicate.
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Adjust the integration plan if necessary.
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Build the necessary bridges.
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Deal with any obstacles to change.
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Enjoy your successes and learn from your struggles.
Post Closing
The first operational contacts are crucial. You have to be prepared to communicate well and be willing to change your approach based on what you discover.
The Give2Grow Approach
A methodology adapted to your needs
