Preventing
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“The Art of M&A Integration”

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Preventing Strategic Gridlock® - Table of Contents

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An Introduction To:

Strategic Gridlock ................................................................................. Page 19

Part I

Chapter 1 -

Strategic Gridlock Alert ........................................................................ Page 27

Chapter 2 -

Hidden Roadblock #1: One-Size-Fits-All Thinking ............................... Page 39

Chapter 3 -

Hidden Roadblock #2: Management By Lobotomy ............................. Page 47

Chapter 4 -

Hidden Roadblock #3: Act Now, Think Later ...................................... Page 57

Chapter 5 -

Hidden Roadblock #4: Magic Of The Marquee Thinking ................... Page 67

Chapter 6 -

Hidden Roadblock #5: Roller Coaster Thinking ................................ Page 77

Chapter 7 -

Hidden Roadblock #6: Tin Ear .......................................................... Page 87

Chapter 8 -

Hidden Roadblock #7: Lighthouse .................................................... Page 95

Part II

Chapter 9 - Part II:

U.N.L.O.C.K.® -Ing & Preventing The Gridlock Cycle ....................... Page 103

Chapter 10 -

U.N.L.O.C.K.® Step #1: Understand The Full Challenge ................. Page 107

Chapter 11 -

U.N.L.O.C.K.® Step #2: Negotiate Key Stakeholder Buy-In ............. Page 123

Chapter 12 -

U.N.L.O.C.K.® Step #3: Locate Cultural "Advancers" & "Blockers"....Page 135

Chapter 13 -

U.N.L.O.C.K.® Step #4:

Organize Relevant Priorities, Goals, And Action Plans .................... Page 149

Chapter 14 -

U.N.L.O.C.K.® Step #5: Communicate Credibly ............................... Page 165

Chapter 15 -

U.N.L.O.C.K.® Step #6: Keep Adjusting ........................................... Page 183

Chapter 16 -

Putting It All Together ....................................................................... Page 197

Appendix


Appendix I -

Recommended Reading & Resources - Books ................................ Page 211

Appendix II -

References: Print & Online Articles .................................................. Page 213