Make IT a Successful Partner in M&A Integration – Phase 3: Initiate Operational Imperatives and Quick-Wins

Author(s): Eric Dolinar , David Yackness

During discovery, identify operational imperatives and quick-wins to maintain business function, build credibility, and capture immediate synergies. Use the activities in this phase to:

  • Assemble a team for identifying tactical initiatives.
  • Identify key focus areas for building operational imperatives and quick-wins.
  • Prioritize and resource tactical initiatives into a short-term roadmap.