M&A Culture Sprint
Together Starts Here: The Culture Sprint That Accelerates M&A Success.
Mergers and acquisitions often focus on systems, structure, and strategy—while overlooking the cultural terrain that truly determines long-term success. The M&A Culture Sprint is designed to bridge that gap. We bring together teams from both sides of the deal to explore their values, working styles, and cultural drivers—so they can build mutual understanding before formal integration begins. We start this prior to finalizing your deal, and if necessary, we continue after.
Using Appreciative Inquiry, we create a safe and structured environment where people share stories, name what’s most important to them, and begin to imagine what a shared future could look like. We surface points of alignment, identify risks, and co-create principles to guide the next chapter of the organization.
This isn’t a touchy-feely step—it’s a strategic investment in trust, alignment, and cultural resilience.
Bringing together hearts and minds in a way that supports M&A Success
FREE Event: Beyond the Deal – The Hidden Power of Culture in M&A Success
Duration: 60 minutes | Includes interactive breakouts
Invitation:
Culture is the make-or-break factor in most M&A efforts—but it's often overlooked. In this 60-minute session, you’ll join a conversation about how to surface cultural insights early, build trust across merging teams, and set the stage for successful integration. Breakout discussions will allow you to connect with peers and reflect on how to apply these lessons in your context.
Come learn how to lead with culture during M&A. You'll walk away with strategies and facilitation tips you can use right away to strengthen your next deal.