{"id":26327,"date":"2021-06-08T19:52:44","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T19:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/post-merger-integration-pmi-checklist\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T04:04:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T04:04:44","slug":"post-merger-integration-pmi-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/post-merger-integration-pmi-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-Merger Integration (PMI) Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction\">\n<h2>Introduction:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ukLT8E5mfWXcn1hPy11C_A.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ukLT8E5mfWXcn1hPy11C_A.png\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>This workflow is designed to walk you through every stage of the post-merger integration process from pre-planning to post-mortem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\">At the&nbsp;<strong>latest<\/strong>, this workflow should be run&nbsp;<strong>prior to closing&nbsp;<\/strong>while the <strong>pre-deal <\/strong><strong>due diligence<\/strong> is still&nbsp;<strong>in progress<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Details in the first two sections that should be decided well in advance are included here for documentation purposes.<\/p>\n<p>For added efficiency, this workflow can be run as soon as negotiations commence to record information as it's decided.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>INFO: <\/strong>For <strong>step-by-step guidance<\/strong> on creating, editing, managing, and running workflows, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/getting-started\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Getting Started with Process Street: The 5 Stages of Process Building<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"document-pmi-details\">\n<h2>Document PMI details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Record the principle details of the post-merger integration process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Date workflow is being run: <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Person running the workflow: <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Operational Day One <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Legal Day One <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The following task uses <strong>Conditional Logic<\/strong>. To learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/conditional-logic\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Conditional Logic<\/a>, read about it in our Knowledge Base or watch the tutorial below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>INFO:<\/strong> If <strong>yes<\/strong> is selected, then an additional task will appear to enter the external advisors' information.<\/p>\n<p>If&nbsp;<strong>no<\/strong> is selected, then that task will automatically be skipped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Will external advisors be consulted? <\/label> <select disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-content\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cTYQ0ogPilg?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"description\">\n    Conditional Logic tutorial (2:57)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"enter-details-for-the-external-advisors\">\n<h2>Enter details for the external advisors<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Provide the relevant details for all external advisors involved in the PMI process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>INFO: <\/strong>If you want to <strong>add or change<\/strong> the form fields in this task, <strong>read our guide<\/strong> on using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/form-fields\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">form fields<\/a> in the Knowledge Base.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Company Name <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Contact Name <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Phone Number <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Address <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"complete-the-integration-due-diligence\">\n<h2>Complete the integration due diligence<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-success\"><strong>Complete<\/strong> this task once the <strong>decision<\/strong> has been made <strong>to<\/strong> <strong>proceed<\/strong> with the deal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>INFO:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/how-subtask-work\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> How Do Subtasks Work?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Obtain relevant data on Target's business activities<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Obtain relevant date on Target's business areas<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Review pre-deal due diligence report<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Upload pre-deal due diligence report <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Additional issues that need to be addressed: <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ma-strategy--defining-principles\">\n<h2>M&amp;A strategy &amp; defining principles:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>INFO: <\/strong>This section contains an <strong>Approval<\/strong> task. Read our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/approvals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Approvals Guide<\/a><\/strong> in the Knowledge Base for <strong>details on this feature<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\">The <strong>details<\/strong> of your M&amp;A strategy should be <strong>clarified<\/strong> at least <strong>3 months before<\/strong> the deal <strong>closes<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"list-core-strategy-issues\">\n<h2>List core strategy issues<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Document all assumptions, priorities, targets, and risks in this task.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\"><strong>Include all items that may be possible, even if they don't seem to be likely.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Assumptions <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Priorities <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Targets <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Risks <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"determine-methods-to-address-strategy-issues\">\n<h2>Determine methods to address strategy issues<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Document your solutions to the potential strategy issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\">In the <strong>Integration Planning<\/strong> section, you will be directed to create <strong>concrete plans<\/strong> for these issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> How will assumptions be verified? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> How will priorities be monitored? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> How will targets be measured? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> How can potential risks be mitigated? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"define-integration-parameters\">\n<h2>Define integration parameters<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>This task will provide the <strong>framework<\/strong> for your integration strategy by <strong>clarifying<\/strong> the <strong>PMI process<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Extent of integration <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Non-negotiables <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> PMI Direction <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Success Metrics <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"document-the-guiding-principles\">\n<h2>Document the guiding principles<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Senior executives<\/strong> must agree and <strong>formalize<\/strong> on the PMI guiding <strong>principles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>INFO: <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/approvals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Approval feature<\/a> in the following task should be used to ensure all the relevant individuals are informed and approve of the agreed principles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What are the guiding principles? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-guiding-principles\">\n<h2>Approval: Guiding principles<\/h2>\n<div class=\"approval-content\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Document the guiding principles<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ma-integration-governance\">\n<h2>M&amp;A integration governance:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-key-roles\">\n<h2>Confirm key roles<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Provide the <strong>names and contact information<\/strong> of the individuals who will be performing <strong>key leadership roles<\/strong> during the PMI process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Integration Owner <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Integration Manager\/Project Manager <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Which streams should be assigned team managers? <\/label> <select disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option><\/select><\/div>\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Finance &amp; Control<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Legal<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      IT<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      HR<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Communications<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Customer Finance<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Sales &amp; Marketing<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       8<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Parts &amp; Services<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       9<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Production &amp; Sourcing<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       10<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      R&amp;D<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"set-up-team-structure\">\n<h2>Set up team structure<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-danger\"><strong>PMI Best Practice: Include team members from both Buyer and Target organizations to ensure appropriate knowledge, skills, and expertise of systems and assets is utilized.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Members of the Integration Steering Group are responsible for providing guidance and direction during the PMI process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Integration Management Office (IMO) is the central coordination point for all teams.<\/p>\n<p>All additional teams should be organized by one of the below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>function<\/li>\n<li>business unit<\/li>\n<li>product line&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>process ownership<\/li>\n<li>geographical location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Members of the Integration Steering Group <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Integration management office <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> List any additional teams <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"establish-team-protocols\">\n<h2>Establish team protocols<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Use this task to document the specific roles, responsibilities, sequence, and goals for each team during the PMI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>INFO:<\/strong> To further add, edit, or customize this task, read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/editing-templates\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Edit Workflows<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What information must be shared between teams? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Prioritize the integration goals. <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Which individuals are accountable for these goals? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"conduct-imo-meeting\">\n<h2>Conduct IMO meeting<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>During the <strong>IMO kickoff meeting<\/strong>, clearly <strong>define the boundaries<\/strong> for integration work. This ensures that responsibility overlap is minimized and efficient coordination is fostered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This <strong>meeting<\/strong> will lay the <strong>necessary groundwork<\/strong> for all activities that following during <strong>the PMI process<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Confirm that all the individuals listed below are in attendance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Steering Committee<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      IMO<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Workstream leaders from Buyer company<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Workstream leaders from Target company<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h5>Meeting Itinerary<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Explain the rationale for the deal<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Review the integration's objectives<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      List non-negotiables<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Document core messages to be communicated<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Establish synergy targets<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Agree on the end-state vision<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Confirm governance structure<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       8<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Confirm pre-close rules of engagement<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       9<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Determine planning templates to use<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       10<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Determine charter templates to use<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       11<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Decide which integration methodology to follow<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       12<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Review the integration process<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-imo-meeting-targets\">\n<h2>Approval: IMO meeting targets<\/h2>\n<div class=\"approval-content\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Conduct IMO meeting<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pmi-staffing--retention-plans\">\n<h2>PMI staffing &amp; retention plans:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-danger\"><strong>Best Practice: Retention efforts for key personnel should begin before the deal is formally closed.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your staffing and retention plans will <strong>determine the direction<\/strong> of your company as well as <strong>your workforce's perception<\/strong> of company <strong>values<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is not uncommon for employees at both the Buyer and Target company to choose to leave during an M&amp;A.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\">Mergers and acquisitions are <strong>emotionally charged<\/strong> experiences for employees. To <strong>successfully merge<\/strong> workforces and <strong>retain key individuals<\/strong>, be sure to address their <strong>emotional<\/strong> and <strong>psychological needs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"evaluate-onboarding-process\">\n<h2>Evaluate onboarding process<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>INFO:<\/strong> This task uses Conditional Logic. To learn more, read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/conditional-logic\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Conditional Logic<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Onboarding Lead <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Will the onboarding be outsourced? <\/label> <select disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Onboarding Consultant <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Outline the onboarding process <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"assess-staffing-needs\">\n<h2>Assess staffing needs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Complete the following tasks in order to develop an effective assessment of your future staffing needs:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Determine which roles will become redundant<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Evaluate Target employee skills and expertise<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Evaluate Buyer employee skills and expertise<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Determine the key personnel of Target<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Determine the key personnel of Buyer<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Establish a re-recruitment strategy for retention<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Assess potential team and departmental restructuring<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"integration-planning\">\n<h2>Integration planning:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"create-a-risk-management-plan\">\n<h2>Create a risk management plan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Your risk management plan should include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Objectives<\/li>\n<li>Risk identification<\/li>\n<li>Risk assessment<\/li>\n<li>Response strategy<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What is your risk management plan? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>INFO: <\/strong>For <strong>further guidance<\/strong> on risk management, consult these<strong> resources<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/risk-management\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\">The Ultimate Risk Management Guide: Everything You Need to Know<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/risk-management-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\">Why You Need a Risk Management Process (+ Free Template)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/risk-register\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\">How to Prevent Project Failure With a Risk Register<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/risk-management-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\">Risk Management Process Template<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"develop-the-company-culture-integration-plan\">\n<h2>Develop the company culture integration plan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-warning\">Remember that what is <strong>best for everyone<\/strong> is <strong>not necessarily<\/strong> what's best for a <strong>specific individual<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Your culture integration plan should <strong>focu<\/strong>s solely on <strong>mission-critical<\/strong> items.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do not<\/strong> get sidetracked trying to <strong>meet<\/strong> every <strong>individual preference<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What was the Target company's pre-deal identity and values? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What was the Buyer's pre-deal identity and values? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> How do the two organizations cultures and values differ? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What are the mission-critical items to address during the PMI process? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What steps will be taken to ensure these items are resolved? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Who is accountable for addressing these items? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What is the timeline for mission-critical items? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Outline the culture and values going forward <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"design-the-integration-communications-plan\">\n<h2>Design the integration communications plan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>A detailed integration communication plan will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduce<\/strong> employee <strong>anxiety and cynicism<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Protect<\/strong> Buyer's <strong>credibility<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Prevent<\/strong> top management from being accused of <strong>reneging<\/strong> on <strong>promises<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"style-danger\"><strong>Best Practice: Your communication plan needs to be clear, honest, realistic, and transparent. Do not overpromise or preemptively announce successes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Have you announced and explained the integration process to Buyer employees? <\/label> <select disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Have you announced and explained the integration process to Target employees? <\/label> <select disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Have you sent welcome letter to all employees? <\/label> <select disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Have you sent welcome letter to priority clients? <\/label> <select disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Have you sent welcome letter to vendors? <\/label> <select disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Transfer all issues from due diligence report<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Review current practices of Target company<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Review all marketing communications<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Establish a consistent voice for all future communications<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"finalize-project-integration-plans\">\n<h2>Finalize project integration plans<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Use this task to outline how and when major resources, assets, and processes will be combined.<\/p>\n<p>This plan needs to provide <strong>clarity<\/strong> so that the <strong>work<\/strong> seems both <strong>logical<\/strong> and <strong>achievable<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\">A good project integration plan will <strong>align<\/strong> with employee <strong>expectations<\/strong> and <strong>facilitate<\/strong> employee <strong>optimism<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Who will lead the project integration process? <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What are the project integration needs? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What are the project integration wants? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What is the project integration cost? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> List the major resources and assets. <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Outline the timeline for project management integration. <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"summarize-day-one-plans\">\n<h2>Summarize Day One plans<\/h2>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Provide a summary of finalized plans for Day One. <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-day-one-plan\">\n<h2>Approval: Day One Plan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"approval-content\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Summarize Day One plans<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pmi-execution\">\n<h2>PMI execution:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-warning\">This section will take place starting on <strong>Day One<\/strong> and lasting through <strong>Day 100<\/strong> (or longer depending on individual situations).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>During integration execution, it is vital to <strong>continuously evaluate<\/strong> and take stock of <strong>progress and success metrics<\/strong>. If targets and goals are <strong>not being met<\/strong>, you may need to <strong>adjust your strategy<\/strong> to accommodate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"execute-acquisition-integration-plans\">\n<h2>Execute acquisition integration plans<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Complete this task once you have executed your Day One plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\"><strong>Best Practice: Remember to ruthlessly prioritize the critical few to maintain momentum.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\"><strong>Best Practice: Ensure financial synergies are prioritized during integration.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"conduct-the-postmortem-merger-examination\">\n<h2>Conduct the post-mortem merger examination<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Once the merger has been completed, conduct a <strong>post-mortem merger examination<\/strong> to evaluate what was <strong>successful<\/strong>, any <strong>mistakes or obstacles<\/strong>, and what could have <strong>been done differently<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Who is accountable for completing the post-mortem merger examination? <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Who should be notified of results? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Date completed <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Upload report <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"identify-pmi-mistakes\">\n<h2>Identify PMI mistakes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What mistakes were made during the PMI process? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What went well? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What should have been done differently? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> What targets were achieved? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"complete-workflow-run\">\n<h2>Complete workflow run<\/h2>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Have all closing reports been completed? <\/label> <select disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Has all appropriate documentation been filed? <\/label> <select disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Date of the next review (3-6 months from Day 100) <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-success\"><strong>Congratulations!<\/strong> <strong>You've successfully completed your<\/strong> <strong>post-merger integration!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n<h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcg.com\/capabilities\/mergers-acquisitions-transactions-pmi\/post-merger-integration\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BCG: Post-Merger Integration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dealroom.net\/blog\/biggest-post-merger-integration-challenges\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DealRoom: Biggest Post-Merger Integration Challenges &amp; How to Overcome Them<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dealroom.net\/faq\/post-merger-and-acquisition-m-a-integration-process\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DealRoom: The Ultimate Guide to Post-Merger (M&amp;A) Integration Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dealroom.net\/blog\/why-m-a-integrations-fail\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DealRoom: Top 5 Reasons of M&amp;A Integration Failures &amp; How to Prevent Them<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/pages\/operations\/articles\/mergers-acquisitions-integration-plan-checklist.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Deloitte: M&amp;A Integration\/Separation\/Divestiture Checklist for Day One Readiness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2020\/03\/dont-make-this-common-ma-mistake\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HBR: Don't Make This Common M&amp;A Mistake<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2011\/03\/the-big-idea-the-new-ma-playbook\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HBR: The Big Idea: The New M&amp;A Playbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipmcinc.com\/insights\/a-matter-of-approach-avoiding-ma-pitfalls\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IPM: A Matter of Approach: Avoiding M&amp;A Pitfalls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/301359016.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JITTA: A Framework for Understanding Post-Merger Information Systems Integration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.1002\/9781118692028.app2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">John Wiley &amp; Sons: M&amp;A Information Technology Best Practices, Appendix B<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jorgdesign.springeropen.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s41469-018-0027-4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Journal of Organization Design: Post-Merger Integration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lhh.com\/us\/en\/organizations\/our-insights\/the-seven-worst-m-and-a-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LHH: The Seven Worst M&amp;A Mistakes and How to Avoid Them<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/m-a-science\/common-m-a-pitfalls-and-problems-1c0a5eca1b05\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">M&amp;A Science: Common M&amp;A Pitfalls and Problems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/strategy-and-corporate-finance\/our-insights\/a-blueprint-for-m-and-a-success\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">McKinsey &amp; Company: A Blueprint for M&amp;A Success<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/m-and-a\/how-we-help-clients\/m-and-a-strategy-due-diligence\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">McKinsey &amp; Company: M&amp;A Strategy &amp; Due Diligence<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/strategy-and-corporate-finance\/our-insights\/the-six-types-of-successful-acquisitions\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">McKinsey &amp; Company: The Six Types of Successful Acquisitions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l&amp;ai=DChcSEwj5ssqH89DwAhWaiNUKHe8yB04YABABGgJ3cw&amp;ae=2&amp;sig=AOD64_3EWZI4xW3htO3LNQMyWYmntqxMKA&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwij_8KH89DwAhVnC2MBHW0jDuEQ0Qx6BAgGEAE\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Midaxo: M&amp;A Guide: Integration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.priorilegal.com\/deals\/mergers-acquisitions\/manda-due-diligence-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Priori Legal: M&amp;A Due Diligence Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mergerintegration.com\/m-and-a-integration-strategy-guiding-principles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pritchett, LP: M&amp;A Integration Strategy and Guiding Principles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mergerintegration.com\/strategy-planning\/post-merger-integration-plan-merging-businesses?gclid=CjwKCAjwqIiFBhAHEiwANg9szvG0Ua2obN4ghOywPTFZWvl4RkVqL0wDMweVTplFR3bfTRy4JbBzzxoCUoIQAvD_BwE\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pritchett, LP: The 5 Critical Elements of an M&amp;A Integration Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/change-management-models\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street: 8 Critical Change Management Models to Evolve and Survive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/change-management-strategy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street: How to Make a Change Management Strategy (and Defuse the Growth Time Bomb)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/risk-register\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street: How to Prevent Project Failure With a Risk Register<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/prioritization-matrix\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street: Prioritization Matrix 101: What, How &amp; Why? (Free Template)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/risk-mitigation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street: Risk Mitigation: What It Is and How to Implement It (Free Templates)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/risk-management\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street: The Ultimate Risk Management Guide: Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/risk-management-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street: Why You Need a Risk Management Process (+ Free Template)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/redrocketvc.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/lesson-66-preparing-for-due-diligence.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Red Rocket: Preparing for a Due Diligence Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsheet.com\/content\/merger-and-acquisition-process\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SmartSheet: The Ultimate Guide to the M&amp;A Process for Buyers and Sellers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com\/5-383-7853?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=(sc.Default)&amp;firstPage=true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thomson Reuters: Information Exchange and Integration Planning in M&amp;A: Antitrust<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"related-workflows\">\n<h2>Related workflows:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/ma-target-search-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">M&amp;A Target Search Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/ma-strategy-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">M&amp;A Strategy Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/ma-due-diligence-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">M&amp;A Due Diligence Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/ma-acquisition-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">M&amp;A Acquisition Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/employee-onboarding-with-automations\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Onboarding With Automations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/employee-onboarding-checklist-26\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Onboarding Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/employee-onboarding-quick-start\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Onboarding Quick Start<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/risk-management-process-3\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Risk Management Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/hipaa-privacy-risk-assessment-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HIPAA Privacy Risk Assessment Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/risk-register-process-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Risk Register Process Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/sustainability-risk-management-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sustainability Risk Management Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/startup-due-diligence-for-a-venture-capitalist-8\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Startup Due Diligence for a Venture Capitalist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/private-equity-due-diligence-checklist-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Private Equity Due Diligence Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/stock-purchase-due-diligence-checklist-3\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stock Purchase Due Diligence 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