People-Focused Integration M&A Science

Marilyne H. O'Hara, Global Head of M&A Integration at Block (NYSE: SQ)
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EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro
05:20 What is People-Focused Integration
06:02 Ideal Integration Process
08:46 Strong Partnerships With Deal Leads
12:25 Consequences of Late Integration
14:53 Building the Integration Team
20:41 Involving the Integration Team
22:29 Integration Led Diligence
24:07 Building an Agile Team
28:30 Understanding Culture
30:49 Culture Shaping Integration
31:44 Red Flags in Culture Fit
32:46 Best Practices When Onboarding People 
39:06 Working with Vendors for People-Focused Integration
40:12 Biggest Challenge
40:36 Advice for First Timer
41:23 Craziest thing in M&A