Leading a Merger or Acquisition Integration
Most of the value in an acquisition is won or lost after the deal closes, in the integration nobody planned as carefully as the transaction. This course covers leading that period.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Value won or lost after the deal closes
- 02Integration planning before completion, and day one readiness
- 03Operating model, structure and deciding what stays separate
- 04People, uncertainty, retention and the first hundred days
- 05Sequencing systems, processes, policies and reporting
- 06Protecting customers, suppliers and revenue in the transition
- 07Tracking synergy delivery and closing the integration honestly
What you will gain
- Plan integration before the deal completes
- Set the operating model and decide what stays separate
- Lead people through the uncertainty of the first hundred days
- Combine systems, processes and reporting in sequence
- Protect customers and revenue during the transition
- Track whether the expected value is being delivered
Who should attend
- Executives leading an integration
- Functional heads absorbing another team
- Human resources and change professionals
- Programme managers running integration workstreams
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 6 to 8 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 14 to 16 Jun 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Leadership & Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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