The Secrets of Successful Cultural Due Diligence

Many organizations that are considering an M&A as part of their competitive strategy understand that organizational culture is important, but don’t know how to best use it as a way to make informed decisions. Understanding the cultures of both the acquiring organization and the target firm can help inform the deal, highlight the integration challenges, and prepare for a smooth transition and successful integration. By performing cultural due diligence, organizations can proactively avoid the pitfalls of 'culture clash' during the M&A process and uncover key issues that can impede negotiations and integrations.

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Can I change culture if I was the acquiring company who will purchase 100% of the smaller company?

How can the new owner get the trust of the target company?