By the time the boards approve a merger agreement, leaders may have settled the biggest questions: who will lead, how the board will be structured and why combining makes sense.Integration — the critical work of building a unified staff, operating model and member experience — is much harder and should start before the merger is finalized.CEO Update interviewed five expert consultants and an association CEO hired specifically for his expertise in bringing organizations together to crystallize five key steps for successful integration when merging.Step 1: Prepare a comprehensive integration plan before the merger is concluded“When it comes to mergers, one of the things that… Read More