WHAT IS INCLUDED?

We partner with you to run your survey and provide you with reports of your results. We analyze the results, prepare a report, and review the results with you. You receive:

• The M&A Culture Scan Report: Your report identifies potential cultural synergies and high-risk areas of culture clash in an easy-to-use workshop format.
• Data Displays: Comparison line graphs and scorecarded bar charts.
• Answers to the Open-Ended Questions: A PDF comparing the answers of the merging organizations.
• Report Debrief: One-hour webinar with a culture expert to discuss your survey results and the implications for integration.

OPTIONS

• Knowledge Transfer & Coaching: Workshops or hourly coaching on culture integration and change.

For more information, download the M&A Culture Scan Brochure here.

Additional Information

OVERVIEW

The M&A Culture Scan is a short, easy-to-use survey designed to focus discussions about cultural similarities and differences in merging organizations. Members of the merging organizations complete the survey providing comparative data which is analyzed by our experts to identify potential synergies and tensions, and the implications for integration. The results are reported in a workshop formal that includes education about culture, energizers, and instructions for facilitating meaningful discussions.

FAST FACTS

• Completed by members of the due diligence team or merging organizations.
• Analysis by our culture experts includes the implications of differences for integration.
• Report provided in workshop format to make it fast and easy for you to use.
• One-hour debrief of the results.
• 25 items assess potential areas of culture clash.
• 2 or 3 open-ended questions add context and color to your data.
• 5-10 minute on-line confidential survey. 
• User-friendly, rapid activation.
• Industry-leading data security.
• Accessible by desktop, phone, or tablet.
• Email invitations, web-links, or personal access codes provide survey access. 
• Daily progress reports of survey participation.
• Available in English, Canadian French, and Latin American Spanish. Other languages can be added if required.

WHEN TO USE IT

The M&A Culture Scan is a powerful tool used by merging organizations to:

• Develop a shared understanding of the cultures of merging organizations or groups.
• Identify similarities in culture that can be used to facilitate integration.
• Identify the potential for culture clash so appropriate actions can be taken.
• Gain insights required to develop culturally appropriate and effective change, communication, and integration plans.
• Avoid making decisions that have an unintended negative impact on the acquired organization.

HOW IT WORKS

Our Culture Resource Center partners with you to provide a quality survey experience for all parties. A simple Intake Form captures your requirements. Within 72 hours, your survey is setup and ready to go. Working together, we determine the best option for accessing the survey, complete a test and finalize details. For participants, completing the survey is convenient and user-friendly with confidentiality guaranteed. For data security, we employ industry-leading privacy and security measures. This results in better participation rates, increased candor and data accuracy, plus greater satisfaction with the survey process.