(348c) Merger…What…Who?
AIChE Annual Meeting
2018
2018 AIChE Annual Meeting
Management Division
Rising to the Challenge: Successful Leadership in Uncertain Times
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - 1:25pm to 1:50pm
Why do most mergers fail? This is a fundamental question. Very seldom is a successful new organization created as a result of a merger. Legacies of the old organizations and underestimation of human dynamics, lead to mediocre compromises, as the emotions, needs and concerns of the involved people are consistently neglected. Of course, it is easier to start a new company. If a merger is necessary, then the important factors impacting the outcome need to be considered. These factors are the subject of this discussion.