How Can College Officials Know if They’re Ready to Lead ‘Big Scary Change’?

How can college officials know if they’re ready to lead ‘Big Scary Change’?

They should consider if they hold views counter to successfully leading an institution through a merger or acquisition, one consolidation expert says.

Don’t let culture derail your merger and acquisition (M&A): Five steps for HR leaders

Article summary: Research shows that culture is a leading cause of failed mergers and acquisitions (M&As) – but it doesn’t have to be. This article outlines five essential steps for HR leaders: 1. Run a cultural assessment pre-deal, 2. Define a clear culture strategy, 3. Embed people-centred change practices, 4. Build emotional intelligence across teams, and 5. measure cultural success with concrete behaviours and outcomes. Mergers and acquisiti…