Why deals underperform?
In 70% of cases poor people integration is the main reason that deals underperform.
Strong people integration protects profit and accelerates integration.
It makes the difference between an underperforming and a high-performing deal.
Industry and market research show what you gain from a structured Post-Deal People Integration
Profit erosion
minus 5 - 15 %
when culture and people integration left to chance
Lower attrition
8 - 17 %
less people departure on top of
baseline
EBITDA uplift
4 - 11 %
with 5 - 10 pp rentention improvement
Critical window
24 - 30 months
to stabilize culture and new ways of working
Our four pillars of successful Post-Deal People Integration
Culture
Culture
The cornerstone of integration finding overlap, managing friction & creating a balanced blend of cultures people value
How to do it?
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Evidence-based insight from culture audit
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Harmonizing overlap, dealing with conflict
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Group core values known, charged, lived
Commitment
Commitment
Inspire people to see their future in the company the key to retention, integration, and lasting performance
How to do it?
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Know drivers of retention and attrition
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Focus on priorities that matter most
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Visible follow-up & active feedback loop
Collaboration
Collaboration
Proven ways of working & governance aligning leadership, clarifying roles and strengthening team dynamics.
How to do it?
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Adopting industry best practices
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Leadership alignment
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Processes, roles & team dynamics
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Communication
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Communication
The heartbeat of the process connecting leadership, creating clarity, and preventing noise - in all directions
How to do it?
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Predictable, effective communication
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Transparency to prevent noise / surprises
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Connecting leadership and workforce
Key challenges in Post-Deal Integrations for people-driven organizations
retain key people and critical capabilities post-deal
engage people in leadership vision across legacy cultures
organize people-focus in a
pressure cooker environment
build one culture without losing the identity people relate to
keep integration momentum without affecting daily business