It’s the dirty little secret of acquisitions. Most times, the acquired company doesn’t want to change the way it does things—and pushes for internal communications and positioning that reads more like the change is a merger of equals.

As an internal communicator, how do you navigate the approach to communications—balancing the cultures of the two companies and, let’s face it, the egos and feelings of the leaders and integration teams who are involved? How do you quickly form a cohesive partnership with fellow communicators on the “other side?”

This presentation:

• Highlights approaches taken in two separate acquisitions
• Reviews outcomes and lessons learned
• Engages participants with a “what would you do” format to highlight key considerations in building communication strategy

At the end of the session, participants will have a checklist of considerations and options to consider for the next time they face this tricky situation.