Leverage the diversity and synergy and Provide support and recognition
Although M&A can create conflict owing to the diversity as well as the differences among the merging or acquiring organizations like their values, norms, practices & identities, diversity can also be one of the sources of strength & innovation, when leveraged properly. We can leverage the diversity as well as the synergy of the M&A by identifying & celebrating the commonalities & complementarities between the organizations. This can include their mission, vision, as well as customers. We can also leverage the diversity as well as the synergy by creating & promoting a new & shared culture which reflects the best of both worlds & supports the M&A objectives.
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The last strategy for resolving any conflict during M&A is to render support as well as recognition to the stakeholders who are involved in & affected by the M&A. We can also provide support by rendering training, resources, coaching and counselling to help them cope with the changes as well as the challenges of the M&A. You can also provide recognition by acknowledging and rewarding the contributions, achievements, as well as efforts of the people who have supported and facilitated the M&A. By offering support & recognition, you can improve the well-being, motivation as well as loyalty of the people and also foster a positive & collaborative culture.