There are a number of major M&As taking place with Mars/Kellanova just recently passing the European Commission regulatory hurdle and providing a great live case study: Mars-Kellanova merger approved by European Commission
Oftentimes, the timeline is not always defined due to legal, regulatory, financial, operational, and cultural elements. I wanted to see if people would be willing to share their perspective on:
- Managing Uncertainty: When the timeline of a merger or acquisition is unclear, what strategies have you found most effective for keeping both the core project team and larger enterprise aligned while alleviating anxiety?
- Maintaining Momentum:
- How can leaders sustain motivation and engagement among employees who may feel uncertain about their roles or the future of the organization?
- Looking back on past M&A experiences, what internal project management approaches (e.g., governance structures, decision-making processes, or cross-functional collaboration) helped maintain progress despite shifting timelines?
I am looking forward to some great insights from you all.
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Evan Piekara
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