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Strategic M&A Analysis
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hoeber, HenningTechnical Note DARDEN-S-0224-EStrategyThis note deals with the issues of strategy, the first common source of acquisition failure. An appropriate master plan that links strategy and integration is a critical requirement for this interplay and ensures that the target will improve the acquirer’s overall competitive abilities.Starting at €8.20
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Twenty Questions for Every M&A: Improving Postmerger Integration Performance
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Harvey, AllenTechnical Note DARDEN-S-0226-EStrategyThis note is used in Darden's Postmerger Integration elective. The authors present a guide to help managers prepare for integration challenges and allocate integration resources more efficiently. Although simple at first glance, addressing 20 yes-or-no questions can lead to fruitful in-depth conversations that provide a sound foundation for successful PMI planning and execution. By answering these questions in open dialogue, PMI managers and seni...Starting at €8.20
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Roma Victor: Europe's First Serial Acquirer
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hoeber, HenningCase DARDEN-BP-0551-ECorporate GovernanceBesides adopting the tactics and types of arms and armor effectively used by its adversities, the Romans also incorporated superior intangibles such as tactical knowledge of their enemies. This case is used in Darden's "Post-Merger Acquisition" course elective to draw parallels to M & A strategies used by corporations today.Starting at €8.20
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Building the New Bosco-Zeta Pharma (B)
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hammaker, Paul M.; Powers, John; Mathur, Sudeep; Bose, NandiniCase DARDEN-BP-0536-ECorporate GovernanceThe Bosco chairman realizes that Bosco and Zeta have different work cultures and to make the integration a success, it was imperative to create a new unique identity for the new company Bosco-Zeta Pharma. He decides that the goal is to retain the best elements of the existing social capital from the two separate organizations while improving the new company’s responsiveness to customers, competitors, and the market environment. He requests that a...Starting at €5.74
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Building the New Bosco-Zeta Pharma (A)
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hammaker, Paul M.; Bose, Nandini; Goswami, Yogesh; Mathur, Sudeep; Powers, JohnCase DARDEN-BP-0525-ECorporate GovernanceAfter Bosco Pharmaceutical’s acquisition of Zeta AG, the Bosco chairman is unsure whether to merge the two firms using only internal resources or accept the help of Deloitte Consulting. Deloitte advocates an overhaul of Bosco’s organizational structure to accommodate Zeta, a company one-fifth Bosco’s size. The chairman is uncertain whether to adopt Zeta’s worldwide product structure or whether Zeta should be required to conform to Bosco’s more ge...Starting at €8.20
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The CS Robinson–Ford Merger - Teaching Note
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hammaker, Paul M.Teaching Note DARDEN-BP-0481TN-ECorporate GovernanceTeaching note for product BP-0481Starting at €0.00
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Leaders Drive Initiatives: How to Accelerate Strategic Execution Through Active Support and Coaching
Davis, Jocelyn R.; Frechette, Henry M.; Boswell, Edwin H.Book Chapter HBS-6018BC-ESuccess in business is all about creating the most value faster than the competition. Yet research shows that only 30% of strategic initiatives fully succeed on time, even with streamlined processes in place, detailed metrics to chart the course, and plenty of resources on hand to get the job done. How can you improve the odds? The authors-all executives at The Forum, a global consulting firm-argue that three often overlooked "people factors" are...Starting at €8.20
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Leaders Affirm Strategies: How Clearly Communicating Your Strategy Speeds Execution of Large-Scale Initiatives
Davis, Jocelyn R.; Frechette, Henry M.; Boswell, Edwin H.Book Chapter HBS-6012BC-ESuccess in business is all about creating the most value faster than the competition. Yet research shows that only 30% of strategic initiatives fully succeed on time, even with streamlined processes in place, detailed metrics to chart the course, and plenty of resources on hand to get the job done. Why? Because an exclusive focus on pace and process often leads to superficial results: lots of activity, but little forward motion. In this chapter, ...Starting at €8.20
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Leaders Cultivate Experience: Creating Strategic Speed by Harnessing the Experience of Your Workforce
Davis, Jocelyn R.; Frechette, Henry M.; Boswell, Edwin H.Book Chapter HBS-6019BC-EJust as a leader's ability to create a workplace climate in which employees feel competent, engaged, and appreciated can accelerate strategic results, so too can a leader's ability to "cultivate experience"-to bring individuals' and teams' experience into view, make it significant, share it, and harness it-increase strategic speed. In this chapter, the authors describe four competencies leaders need in order to capture the experience and wisdom l...Starting at €8.20
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Speed: A New View-Execute Strategy Faster and More Effectively by Focusing on People Factors
Davis, Jocelyn R.; Frechette, Henry M.; Boswell, Edwin H.Book Chapter HBS-6010BC-EAll executives agree that speed is necessary to a successful business. "Strategic speed" is where urgency meets execution-implementing plans and strategies not just quickly, but well. It's something leaders pursue every day and are paid to achieve, yet few are satisfied with the speed of execution within their organizations. In this chapter, the authors, all executives at a global consulting firm, reveal a surprising truth: that you achieve strat...Starting at €8.20