Ever been given feedback that you disagree with? What was your response?
If you are like most, then your response was probably along the lines of:
Anger; “Where does he/she get off telling me that."
Denial; “That’s not how it happened."
Deflection; “He/she should concentrate on their own problems."
Righteousness; “What would he/she know? I know more about this than them."
Topics: people and culture, Executive, strategy
SME’s can get caught up in the excitement an acquisition opportunity presents, but often the process can be time consuming, a drain on resources and very costly if you don’t manage the process properly up front.
In conversation or on paper it could seem like a golden opportunity, but before you even venture down the road of acquiring a business, you should:
Topics: CFO, business sale, acquisition, buying, strategy