sample projects

Examples of recent client engagements:

LARGE PHARMACEUTICAL ACQUISITION
Delivered presentations to alert executives on success factors in post-merger integration; designed and launched integration planning teams; conduct team building sessions to help team leaders develop productive work teams.

TRUE "MERGERS OF EQUALS" IN MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Coached co-CEOs on working together in managing a "merger of equals" (both partners owned 50% of combined organization); worked with internal HR professionals to assist executives in transition; designed integration planning process; surveyed employees to determine their perspective on the integration and identify impediments to a successful integration.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Designed and delivered an internal training program to prepare internal consultants on assisting business leaders in managing mergers, acquisitions, alliances, and divestitures.

SMALL HIGH TECH FIRM
Advised senior executives on sale of their business to Japanese organization; conducted employee merger-stress management programs; conducted employee focus groups to determine impact of divestiture and acquisition on motivation.

MULTINATIONAL CONGLOMERATE
Advised senior executives on sources and symptoms of culture clash in a merger. Worked with senior executives to identify a shared vision for the combination organization.

MIDSIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MERGER
Develop a shared view among executives from both organizations on the rationale and desired end state for the merger; designed and launched a transition plan process; conducted employee research to assess merger impact; designed and implemented a merger communications program; and counseled executives on managing human, cultural, and organizational aspects of the combination.

SMALL ENTERTAINMENT FIRM
Developed teamwork among senior management group and diagnosed and addressed impediments to cross-functional cooperation.

LARGE FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRM
Built teamwork among senior executives upon arrival of new CEO; designed and implemented "Live the Vision" program to articulate a new corporate vision and engage employees at all levels to identify on-the-job behaviors to support the new vision; and trained internal resources to conduct employee attitude surveys.