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M&A INTEGRATION IS THE ENEMY OF INNOVATION

M&A INTEGRATION IS THE ENEMY OF INNOVATION

FromM&A STORIES - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly


M&A INTEGRATION IS THE ENEMY OF INNOVATION

FromM&A STORIES - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Apr 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As you might expect, Robert and Toby unpack several topics in today's conversation.We kick off by asking if inspirational leaders are good for business? Not always it seems, especially if that 'inspiration' is driven by ego or is associated with excessive risk taking. And inspirational leaders can also be of little value if they only influence a small audience.Once we finish this topic, it's time for Toby to have a rant, M&A Integration is the enemy of innovation says Toby and boy, isn't he on target?  The core premise of Toby's rant is that there is still too much focus on cost reduction and efficiency, when real value is derived from innovating products and services and driving net new revenue growth.And last of all, three more quotes from my former boss, Les Hayman:Instil an understanding in your people that competitiveness is external and collaboration is internal Gender, race, religion. And sexual orientation is never business decision criteria for anythingBeing fair is far more important than being tough.And that's it folks - but don't forget we are back next week with more M&A Stories.
Released:
Apr 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (89)

These M&A War Stories podcasts are for anyone engaged in M&A or Divestment activity. Every week your hosts Robert Heaton & Toby Tester, along with special podcast guests, will draw on their past M&A experience through case studies and what hopefully will prove to be interesting stories. By chipping in with our own thoughts and experiences our aim is that all of us professionally involved in M&A – CEOs, CFOs, Executives, Consultants and Advisors, get that little bit better next time round.