by admincf | Jul 9, 2025 | Current PMIspective, Event, PMIspective
Digitization by acquisition - sounds simple. Buy a startup, get a few tech talents on board, and bang: future secured. Buying instead of being able to, so to speak. Or is it?
Reality is usually less elegant. Because anyone who thinks that the digital mindset automatically comes with the purchase agreement is often bitterly disappointed:
🔧 Processes get stuck.
👥 Cultures collide.
🤯 Innovation is "integrated" - and therefore often slowed down.
It often boils down to “plug and pray”. M&A can actually be a strategic lever for digital transformation - if integration is seen as a design task.
What is needed for this?
👉 A clear framework.
👉 Joint learning instead of top-down guidelines.
👉 And the insight that transformation has to be developed - and is not delivered as a plug-in.
In our next PMIspective, we will discuss how to actually buy digital sustainability through acquisition. With concrete tips and anecdotes from our wealth of professional experience, our panel of experts will talk about how to bring not just Wi-Fi, but change into the company.
For everyone who wants more than just new devices - namely new ways of thinking, working methods and perspectives.
📆 July 23, 2025
🕐 1:00 - 1:40 PM
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by admincf | May 23, 2025 | Current PMIspective, Event, PMIspective
In traditional PMI, the law of the Gantt chart prevails: everything is planned, everything is prioritized, everything is synchronized - at least in theory. But what happens when the pace of reality no longer aligns with the project plan?
Agile methods promise faster decisions, greater flexibility and a radically different approach to collaboration.
But can principles from the software world withstand the harsh realities of post-merger integration - or is there a threat of methodological hipsterism disconnected from real-world demands?
In this PMIspective, we m to explore these questions - controversially, practically and with real-world examples.
❓ Is agile integration even possible?
❓ Can agile methods add value in PMI?
❓ What works, what rarely does?
📆 June 18, 2025
🕐 1:00 - 1:40 PM
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by admincf | Apr 25, 2025 | Current PMIspective, Event, PMIspective
Buy & Build means growth – fast, strategic, scalable.
But what happens when IT can’t keep up with integration? When processes fall apart, systems don’t align, and promised synergies turn into standstills?
This PMIspective focuses on the real-world challenges of many Buy & Build strategies – and on the often underestimated role of IT. Because if you start thinking about IT too late, you’ll pay for it later: with operational disruptions, unnecessary complexity, and never-ending transition phases.
Join in when our expert panel once again tackles the questions you won’t find in any strategy deck although they shape every deal. - with honest insights, practical solutions, and a spotlight on what actually works (and what doesn’t). For example:
How can IT teams be involved early without turning it into a monster project? Which IT architecture models support scalable growth? And what can you do when your integration backlog has already become the norm?
📆 May 21, 2025
🕐 1:00 - 1:40 PM
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by admincf | Mar 30, 2025 | Current PMIspective, Event, PMIspective
Post merger integration is complex, demanding and often a mammoth task. But what happens when artificial intelligence takes over? Will it become an indispensable ally - or an invisible force that sidelines people?
Reorganization of accounting. Two become one. Instead of weeks of workshops and Excel marathons, an AI takes the wheel. It analyzes data, designs a new organizational structure - and on Day One, employees find themselves standing in front of a board with their new seating arrangements. 🫢
Perfect efficiency? 👍 Or complete loss of control? 👎
In dieser PMIspective sprechen wir über Use Cases – Anwendung von Künstlicher Intelligenz im Post Merger Integration Prozess.
✔️ What AI solutions are already available today?
✔️ What is possible – and practical - in the near future?
✔️ Where should we draw the line?
📆 April 23, 2025
🕐 1:00 - 1:40 PM
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by admincf | Feb 26, 2025 | Current PMIspective, Event, PMIspective
The deal is signed. Now comes the real adventure: integration. But just as the first team rolls up its sleeves, another acquisition knocks on the door. Congratulations—you’ve just entered the elite league of parallel integration. 🎢
Suddenly, you’re dealing with twice the number of workflows, incompatible IT systems, and corporate cultures eyeing each other suspiciously. While one team debates whether to use first names or formal titles, the other is still deciding between fax and carrier pigeon as their preferred communication tool. 📠🕊
Can this work? Absolutely—if you know how.
In this PMIspective, we’ll dive into the secrets of managing two (or more!) integrations at the same time without everything imploding. Expect real-life anecdotes, field-tested strategies, and practical insights from PMI experts who have mastered the art of controlled chaos when one merger follows another.
📆 March 19, 2025
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by admincf | Jan 27, 2025 | Current PMIspective, Event, PMIspective
On Day One, you can either achieve legendary status in your new company - or ensure employees start considering an exit plan. First impressions matter. They are not formed through grand speeches or endless powerpoint presentations but by what truly resonates with people.
On Day One, employees may not fully grasp how great your strategy is, but they will immediately notice if they feel welcome, valued, and if the day is well organized. These first impressions stick and set the tone for the entire integration process.
In this PMIspective, we explore the small and large gestures that effectively bring employees on board from the very start. Through practical insights, best practices, and anecdotes, we reveal how to make Day One the launchpad for a successful integration — or a recipe for disaster.
📆 February 19, 2025
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