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Introduction
Foreword by Toby Tester
Introduction
Chapter 1: Fundamentals
The Case for Agile in M&A
Agile Project Management & Traditional Project Management: Understanding the Difference
Agile: A History
Agile and Traditional: Quantifying the Difference
Chapter 2: What is Agile M&A?
Agile M&A: An Outline
Agile M&A Core Principles
Chapter 3: A Universal Framework for M&A
The “Game Plan” Approach
Chapter 4: The Agile M&A Process Model
Screening, Diligence, and Close
Pre-deal Phase: Scouting and Approach
Unifying Corporate Development and Integration
The Deal Team
Play #1: Project Kickoff
Play #2: Standup Meeting
Play #3: Priority Backlog
Play #4: Team Retrospective
Play #5: Parallel Planning for Integration
The Post-merger Integration Plan
Day One
Play #6: Integrated Kickoff
Play #7: Multi-team Standup
Play #8: Multi-team Priority Backlog
Ending the Integration Process
Chapter 5: Implementation Strategy for Agile M&A
Bring in the Experts
Align Teams
Align Tools
Lead from the Top
Conclusion
Appendix
Catalog of Plays
Reference Guide for Customizable Plays
Acknowledgments
About the author
Introduction
Foreword by Toby Tester
Introduction
Chapter 1: Fundamentals
The Case for Agile in M&A
Agile Project Management & Traditional Project Management: Understanding the Difference
Agile: A History
Agile and Traditional: Quantifying the Difference
Chapter 2: What is Agile M&A?
Agile M&A: an Outline
Agile M&A Core Principles
Chapter 3: A Universal Framework for M&A
The “Game Plan” Approach
Chapter 4: The Agile M&A Process Model
Pre-Deal Phase: Scouting & Approach
Unifying Corporate Development and Integration
The Deal Team
Play #1 - Kickoff Meeting
Play #2 - Standup Meeting
Chapter 5: Implementation Strategy for Agile M&A
Bring in the experts
Align Teams
Align Tools
Lead from the Top
Conclusion
Conclusion
Appendix
Catalog of Plays
Reference Guide for Customizable Plays
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Appendix
Catalog of Plays
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