The Power of Unity: Bringing Merged Teams Together
Klint Kendrick
Chair, HR M&A Roundtable
Join us for The Power of Unity session to learn strategies for fostering collaboration, trust, and cohesion across merged teams, ensuring seamless integration and long-term success.
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) often combine teams with distinct cultures, values, and work styles, and while financial and operational integration is crucial, the success of the merger ultimately depends on the ability to unify teams. In this session, The Power of Unity: Bringing Merged Teams Together, we’ll explore essential strategies for fostering collaboration, trust, and cohesion among teams after a merger. Without these elements, even the most successful mergers can face challenges such as disengaged employees, misalignment, and resistance to change.
The session will cover how to build a shared sense of purpose and create clear communication channels that promote transparency and open dialogue. You’ll learn how to align goals across teams, ensuring that everyone is working toward a common vision and understands their role in the new organization. Effective communication will be a key focus, addressing the need to manage both group dynamics and individual concerns to ensure that no employee feels left out or uncertain about the changes.
We’ll also discuss strategies for managing cultural differences and creating an inclusive environment that brings out the best in all employees. The session will provide valuable insights into change management, offering guidance on how to support teams through the transition and maintain productivity and morale. By the end of the session, you will be equipped with the tools to create a unified workforce that drives success and innovation, ensuring a smooth integration process and long-term organizational harmony.
THIS GLOBAL ROUNDTABLE IS OPEN TO ALL HR M&A PRACTITIONERS.
We host global roundtables the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
What is the purpose of the roundtables?
Our virtual global and in-person regional roundtable discussions offer you a unique opportunity for networking, learning, and sharing your knowledge and experiences with your peers. At each session you’ll:
• Expand your network of professionals who share similar interests in Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Exchange experiences and know-how with other group members, allowing you to validate and share ideas, opinions, and best practices.
• Explore emerging practices and new trends in the HR M&A space
What is the HR M&A Roundtable?
The HR M&A Roundtable is a forum for Human Resources professionals and others managing the people, leadership, and culture issues in Mergers & Acquisitions. We offer roundtable sessions, training, tools, and an annual conference.
Who participates in roundtable discussions?
Participation is limited to HR or Corporate Development professionals who are either in a role with M&A responsibilities or who anticipate managing a transaction in the next 12 months.
Where are roundtable sessions held?
We host global virtual roundtable sessions every month. These 60-minute sessions focus on a particular topic of interest to practitioners. Discussions are led by a seasoned HR M&A practitioner who will help ensure what you share can be applied to your deal work. Past topics have included leadership retention, culture assessment, global deals, and total rewards alignment.
We also offer Regional Roundtable sessions in many cities, including Chicago, New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Austin, Denver, and London. These sessions usually take place face-to-face but have moved to a virtual format in response to the pandemic.