The latest in our series on the impact of unconscious bias on deals. Spoiler alert – if those who implement create their own plan, they’re more likely to own it and ultimately deliver it! Let me know what you think. https://acquisitionsunchallenged.substack.com/p/ikea-effect-sometimes-its-better?r=7687dd&utm_medium=ios
The latest from my friend and colleague David Boyd in our series on unconscious bias. Occam’s Razor seems to be quoted often in transformation programmes…I suspect with less than complete knowledge. This micro chapter will tell you what you need to know! https://acquisitionsunchallenged.substack.com/p/occams-razor-the-right-tool-at-the?r=7687dd&utm_medium=ios
The latest from our store of unconscious biases. David Boyd and I are particularly enthused by this concept…there’s definitely more room for poets and artists in the world of M&A. Would love to hear what you think. https://acquisitionsunchallenged.substack.com/p/rhyme-as-reason-effect-the-inner?r=7687dd&utm_medium=ios
The latest in our series on unconscious biases. This is very relevant for all of you involved in deals. Let me know what you think. https://acquisitionsunchallenged.substack.com/p/zero-sum-bias-if-you-win-i-must-be?r=7687dd&utm_medium=ios
Further evidence of our human frailty in identifying truth when exposed to well structured messaging. The next in our series on unconscious bias. Do you have any examples of this? We’d love to hear from you. https://acquisitionsunchallenged.substack.com/p/illusory-truth-effect-dont-believe?r=7687dd&utm_medium=ios
The next part in our series on unconscious bias in M&A / transformation. I suspect this is one of those which will be very familiar to you! Let me know what you think. https://acquisitionsunchallenged.substack.com/p/mere-exposure-frequency-is-the-key?r=7687dd&utm_medium=ios
Our latest chapter, written by my colleague David Boyd in the wonderful world of unconscious bias…I suspect this will ring true with many, where the carefully crafted messaging is suddenly hyjacked by ‘unforeseen’ events / interpretation. Let us know what you think https://substack.com/@singaporescot/note/c-319561166?r=7687dd&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
The next in our series from my colleague and co-writer David Boyd. We in the UK have an issue with talking about money…it is a taboo subject in many corners of our society. Perhaps this contributes to our lack of maturity when thinking about reward and retention. Let us know what you think. https://open.substack.com/pub/acquisitionsunchallenged/p/extrinsic-incentive-error-salary?r=7687dd&utm_medium=ios
The next in our series. The planning fallacy is very dear to my heart…it is the world within which I live and breathe…and despite my 25 years of managing complex transformation / M&A Integration programmes, it continues to provide a challenge! Let me know what you think. https://open.substack.com/pub/acquisitionsunchallenged/p/planning-fallacy-the-plan-was-always?r=7687dd&utm_medium=ios
The latest in our series on the impact of unconscious bias in M&A / Transformation. At the risk of repeating myself (apparently that happens a lot…according to my children / wife!) the issue of overconfidence in deals is a real challenge. When we look mature organisations who use M&A as their primary growth engine, one of their distinguishing features is that at least one person in the decision making room […]
Our latest chapter on unconscious bias in deals. This strikes at the heart of the human condition…where the individual experience is valued much more highly than the anonymous collective, despite all evidence to the contrary. Let us know what you think. https://open.substack.com/pub/acquisitionsunchallenged/p/the-base-rate-fallacy-everyone-thinks?r=7687dd&utm_medium=ios
Good morning / afternoon all, this is the next chapter in our exploration of unconscious biases in the context of deals and transformation. I find this particularly fascinating. It seems extraordinary that with our supposedly advanced state of evolution, we still do this. Have a read, share widely and let me know what you think. https://open.substack.com/pub/acquisitionsunchallenged/p/anchoring-bias-the-first-number-is?r=7687dd&utm_medium=ios
Morning my friends, I hope you are all doing well and finding purpose in what you do. This is the next chapter in our book on unconscious bias. It’s one of those where your reaction is likely to be “of course, that’s so obvious”…but perhaps that’s the whole point! Let me know what you think. https://open.substack.com/pub/acquisitionsunchallenged/p/illusion-of-transparency-you-can?r=7687dd&utm_medium=ios
This one is a little more challenging. Most leaders would genuinely believe that the impact of transformational change on their employees is something that they share and have considered fully before they start the initiative. The reality is a little different. As ever, let me know what you think. https://open.substack.com/pub/acquisitionsunchallenged/p/empathy-gap-why-i-feel-your-pain?r=7687dd&utm_medium=ios
The start of our journey into the Culture Codex. Here’s everything you need to know about how the Negativity Bias impacts deals, and what you can do about it. Let me know what you think and share widely! https://open.substack.com/pub/acquisitionsunchallenged/p/negativity-bias-why-the-bad-news?r=7687dd&utm_medium=ios
A new and exciting project with my friend and partner, David Boyd. Over the past 12 months, we’ve looked at unconscious bias in the context of M&A and transformation. Below our first chapter. I look forward to your comments. https://open.substack.com/pub/acquisitionsunchallenged/p/the-gorilla-in-the-room?r=7687dd&utm_medium=ios
I wanted to share our latest podcast, an interview with Ian Wakeford of the London Stock Exchange Group. LSEG is a serial acquirer of businesses that operate in the ‘weeds’ of the financial services sector, providing technology based solutions for existing challenges, innovating around product set across the capital markets and developing a truly global reach and capability for investors. LSEG has always been acquisitive! Despite a few missteps in […]
Morning all, I had the opportunity to speak with Jacob Orosz from Morgan & Westfield on the challenges and opportunities in the world of M&A. We covered a lot of ground! Have a listen and let me know what you think! hhttps://morganandwestfield.com/podcast/an-experts-views-on-effective-post-merger-integration-strategies/
Our final Agile Gorilla podcast for the year, looking back at the world of M&A in 2023, what happened and what didn’t happen, and a forecast into the market for next year. I hope you enjoy it…many thanks for all your comments, encouragement and support throughout the year. All the best for a wonderful Hogmanay! https://theagilegorilla-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/theagilegorilla.com/podcast/2023/12/29/15-the-world-of-mampa-in-2023?format=amp
Abhay Pande, David Boyd, Paul Siegenthaler and I from The Agile Gorilla collective are joined by David Cox, a business transformation professional with a passion for Customer Experience. For over 15 years, David Cox has worked around Europe, South America and the Middle East helping clients drive revenue growth and customer loyalty.. We talk about who owns customer experience in an organisation, the challenge of keeping an external focus through […]
