programmatic approach

Are You Making Deals or Making Plans? 5 Barriers to M&A Action & How To Solve Them

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perpetual motion pendulum

One of the first things business owners learn about me is that I love strategy. I even put it in my core value proposition: helping companies grow through strategic mergers and acquisitions. I’ve written and spoken extensively about how an effective strategy can be a game-changer no matter where you are in your mergers and … Read more

M&A Strategy – Are You Playing Checkers or Chess?

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Are you playing checkers or chess with your M&A strategy?

Last month, I discussed why sustainable, growth-focused companies should take a programmatic approach to M&A and offered five steps to help you build one. This month, I want to slow down on one critical cornerstone of your programmatic approach – the strategic growth plan. Why start with strategy? Think of two age-old games: chess and … Read more