Merger and Acquisition

Situation

A high tech. company acquired a competitive company. The challenge was to successfully merge their businesses while continuing to provide a high level of service to their customers.

Communications Approach
  • Conducted frequent planning sessions with Senior Management
  • Helped Integration Team perform “support” and “ambassador” roles
  • Developed manager’s communications
  • Issued frequent electronic updates to employees
  • Established communications measurement
Results
  • Wave 1 of the internal communications survey indicated positive results
  • Feedback from Senior Management was supportive of communications
  • A short hiatus in employee updates indicated that regular employee communications were needed
  • Ownership for on-going internal communication was established.

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