Blending Corporate Cultures
International Mergers and the Cultural Challenges That They Bring
A "delicate touch" can be the difference between success and failure
Already "one" at its headquarters in Tokyo, an international insurance company hired the Best Practices Enterprise Group to spearhead the merger of its U.S. operations in the States.
The Best Practices Enterprise Group was immediately confronted by both internal and external cultural challenges. Intense interest from headquarter representatives from overseas introduced another level of complexity to an already challenging situation.
A plan of attack was introduced quickly. It called for:
- process improvements;
- organization redesign;
- systems integration; and,
- strategic and marketing planning activities.
While still in the midst of implementing many of the strategies identified in it’s plans, the organization is well on it’s way to realizing it’s vision for the future.
Key Points of Interest
- The Best Practices Enterprise Group’s international experience has been leveraged time-and-again, by organizations facing both internal and external cultural challenges.
- The Best Practices Enterprise Group can help firms bridge the gap, by offering a variety of techniques aimed at optimizing the way businesses develop and execute important strategic initiatives.
