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Course PM-MA1 Project Manager Essentials - Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures

Course PM-MA1 Project Manager Essentials – Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures

Original price was: $1,995.00.Current price is: $1,495.00.

Classes are two days long, Instructor Led, online and discounts for more than one student

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Project Manager Essentials – Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures

Instructor: Brad
Duration: Two Days (Approx. 7 Hours each)
Format: Lecture, Case Studies, Hands-on Activities, and Discussions

Course Description

This one-day course equips project managers with the essential skills and knowledge to successfully navigate mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Participants will learn about the M&A process, key project management considerations, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices for integrating teams, systems, and cultures.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the M&A lifecycle and the role of project management in M&A.
  • Identify key challenges in M&A, including due diligence, integration, and change management.
  • Develop strategies for risk assessment and mitigation in M&A projects.
  • Manage cultural, operational, and technological integration effectively.
  • Analyze real-world case studies of successful and failed M&As.

Course Schedule

Session 1: Understanding Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Overview of M&A: Types, Phases, and Objectives
  • The Role of Project Managers in M&A
  • Key Stakeholders and Their Interests
  • Success and Failure Factors in M&A

Session 2: Project Planning & Due Diligence

  • The Due Diligence Process: Financial, Legal, and Operational Assessments
  • Identifying Risks and Opportunities in M&A
  • Developing an M&A Project Roadmap
  • Case Study: Lessons from Real-World Due Diligence

Session 3: Integration Strategy & Execution

  • Creating a Post-Merger Integration (PMI) Plan
  • Managing IT and Data System Integrations
  • Legal and Compliance Considerations
  • Case Study: How a Successful PMI Was Executed

Session 4: Change Management & Cultural Integration

  • Managing Workforce Transitions and Retention Strategies
  • Communication Plans for M&A Success
  • Aligning Company Cultures and Leadership Styles
  • Case Study: Cultural Integration in Mergers

Session 5: Hands-on Activity & Risk Mitigation Strategies

  • Hands-on Exercise: Creating an M&A Project Plan
  • Group Discussion: Identifying and Solving Common M&A Challenges
  • Case Study: Examining a Failed M&A and Lessons Learned

Final Discussion & Closing

  • Recap of Key Learnings
  • Best Practices for Project Managers in M&A
  • Open Q&A and Course Wrap-up

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