Bøger af Michael P. Gendron

This business novel is a guide to middle-market strategic planning. The book discusses planning in small and mid-market companies and will provide a step-by-step introduction to strategy for those companies who have never prepared a strategic plan. Each functional area in a company is reviewed, and the reader is challenged to think beyond the horizon. Example analyses are included so that the reader can immediately begin strategic planning.All companies - regardless of size - should have a strategic plan. Smaller company plans will be simpler with less analysis, but in every case, the executive team must think beyond the traditional horizon. When creating a strategic plan the executive team will identify opportunities that might be considered 'wish list' under normal conditions. Then the task is to identify the potential benefits of these dreams, what it will take to achieve them, and if appropriate assign tasks to the team to realize the goals. Rather than give reasons why something can't be done, the team will identify the obstacles to success, and actions that will overcome the obstacles.This book is not designed to help mid-market companies create a perfect strategic plan. The goal is to help the reader develop a strategic plan that becomes a useful tool to successfully manage aggressive growth in challenging market conditions.

This is a novel describing the process and challenges of merging a business acquisition. The middle-market company is acquired by a British firm, and must merge critical functions in a short time to avoid destroying value. The book explores challenges in each of the functions (R&D, Manufacturing, Sales/Marketing, Finance, HR). Checklists and templates are placed throughout the book to acquaint buyers with the M&A environment, risks and time pressure of an acquisition.The book includes a detailed Integration Checklist that can be used in any merger.

This guide is written primarily for the first time business buyer, but can also be used as a checklist for the experienced M&A professional. This field manual and guide will take the business leader and his team of experts through the Mergers & Acquisitions operations process from Due Diligence to completed integration or transition. Many books describe how to value acquisitions, and how to negotiate a fair price. This book describes the entire systematic process to fully execute the transaction - from Due Diligence review through completed integration. Throughout the text, action steps are highlighted using underlined italic text to simplify the guide's use. The numbering convention used throughout the guide - for example "2.3.2 - Executive Advocates" - could be used as a basis for work paper or filing purposes. This manual outlines the timing, a description of the personnel requirements, and actual activities necessary to complete a successful merger. Example analyses and forms will serve as a guideline to the M&A teams. Every M&A transaction is different. The templates included are thought provoking guides to consider rather than forms that must be 100% completed. While a $100 million acquisition may be more complex, the checklist of major review issues will be the same.This Field Manual will discuss the 'experience side' of doing the M&A deal, and will not describe business strategy, target company selection or valuation techniques. Steps required to successfully complete any merger & acquisition (M&A) transaction are listed chronologically. The guide will define practical, proven methods: oTo thoroughly examine the acquisition candidates during Due Diligence review, oTo provide the basis for financial experts to value a target, and oTo identify the critical steps necessary to realize the value through proper integration management.Using this guideline will help companies avoid expensive mistakes and help insure a successful M&A transaction.

More than half of all mergers and acquisitions fail to meet established objectives of value creation. This book is a practical guide to further ensure the successful outcome of business M&A activities. Gendron highlights the critical issues that have historically been the foundation of poorly executed business integration processes. How these key elements are handled can make or break the integration of an acquired company. They include understanding the purpose of the transaction, capturing the learning of preliminary due diligence review efforts, and managing the personal factors that affect all employees in the merger process, including those who work for the acquiring and acquired companies.Once these basic issues have been considered, the integration team should focus on culture, critical processes, and communications. This book provides executives involved with the integration process with the tools they need, including checklists and assessment tools to develop, plan, and execute a successful merger. Whether new to the M&A process or a seasoned pro, the executive charged with key M&A responsibilities will benefit from this book's straightforward examples and non-technical presentation of information.

This book is written for professionals and executives in companies that already have international operations or intend to develop them. Michael Gendron addresses every aspect of developing and sustaining an international corporate business operation, from the initial planning stages through the actual day-to-day management issues involved.