Innovation Partners knows the challenges that Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) can present. Much of the time, energy, and resources in post merger integration are focused on achieving the financial value of the transaction. However, truly realizing a merger’s full potential requires a balanced focus - one that takes into account both the financial impact and the people charged with delivering current and future success.

IPI supports organizations to help achieve success and ensure the true value of a merger or acquisition is realized – from due diligence through post merger integration. Our strength-focused and high-engagement people approach is a perfect complement to any M&A process.

During the early stages of a merger or acquisition, IPI supports your company's development of a Merger Strategy. We also help you conduct:

• Organization Fit Assessment to help determine cultural & organizational synergy;
• Organizational Alignment Summit to discover your organization's strengths, develop a shared vision for the combined entity, identify success metrics, and create the 120-day plan.

IPI has a number of services to help ensure post merger integration is a smooth transition for the people inside any organization. These people need to be fully engaged for the future potential to be realized. These services include:

• Facilitated launch sessions to engage buy-in and create energy for success;
• On-site change management support to help leaders and teams navigate through the transition;
• Functional and operational strategy sessions to help guide clear implementation plans;
• Functional and operational integration, including organization design, business process design, change management, and team-building.