In this course, Aaron Whiting gets tactical by explaining his approach to using an M&A plan. He’ll describe the first plan he ever received, what he did with it, and why he doesn’t like templates.
As you present the concept of the plan vs. the plan, what type of pushback do you receive?
Meetings and Cadences
Getting an integration team back on track
The downside of using templates
Most common M&A plan challenges
The dos and don't of following an M&A plan
Anyone interested in learning how to build their own M&A plan, the roles involved in an M&A plan, and what to watch out for when using templates.
Aaron Whiting has extensive knowledge of corporate development and acquisition integration. He has over a decade of experience with scoping, designing, and quarterbacking the delivery of solutions to the end-user through various roles and focuses. Though passionate about streamlining the business process through the use of technology, he focuses on the end-user experience and seeks to fully understand the end-user problem before designing and prescribing a solution.
Upon complete, members will receive a "How to Build an M&A Plan" course completed badge.
The M&A Science Academy is an online-platform where you can access courses taught by M&A professionals. The courses cover a wide variety of M&A topics such as integration, divestitures, due diligence, management styles, and more.
The M&A Science Academy includes courses from M&A experts who are eager to share their stories, failures, and successes.
Our goal is to provide users with knowledge from industry practitioners that can be applied to their own practices.
All courses are available 24/7 on the M&A Science Thinkific page.
The M&A Science Academy courses were created to cover a range of topics based upon common M&A challenges. We are going to be adding new content regularly so feel free to explore new areas!