Become Agile with M&A Plays
Agile M&A is a leading framework designed to easily share, learn and apply proven M&A techniques.
What are M&A Plays
One of the cornerstones of the Agile M&A Methodology is forming a game plan.
Game plans are developed in alignment with the goals and objectives formed by leadership and the program management team. They allow for several teams to work together to plan and execute initiatives.
Game plans consist of multiple M&A plays, similar to the function of a playbook in sports. Each play outlines a strategy or approach related to due diligence, integration, sourcing, and more.
M&A Science’s play library hosts a collection of plays created and utilized by industry experts. They help teams revamp their deal lifecycle workflows with practical “how-tos”.
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Our library of free plays is designed to help teams revamp their deal lifecycle workflows.
Decision-Making Framework
M&A is complex and requires quick decision-making to overcome overlapping challenges. Efficient decision-making frameworks can help resolve issues and avoid bottlenecks.
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Strategy & Sourcing
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Filtering the Due Diligence List
Diligence is usually separated into two phases, with totally different purposes, and the questions need to be asked accordingly. This play is designed to speed up the due diligence process and make your list as efficient as possible.
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Diligence
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Selecting an Integration Lead
An integration lead must fit a specific type of profile/role that can only be found within an organization. Run this play to identify who is best suited, from your own organization, to lead integration efforts for a specific deal.
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Integration
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Executing a Tabletop Exercise to Validate Integration Plans
A tabletop exercise is a great way to stress test processes and plans involving functional leads and domain experts. Use this play to perform a tabletop exercise, and simulate a deal to solidify existing integration plans and identify areas that would break if said integration plans were to be executed.
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Integration
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Building a Dedicated Clean Team
The clean team is a group of special people operating under specific protocols before regulatory approval and deal closure. This play is designed to help organizations build a dedicated clean team.
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Diligence
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Handling Disputes
In any post-deal management, there are always disagreements on how to get things done. Each side will have varying beliefs about what is permissible and what is not regarding contracts, legislation, or risk tolerance. Execute this play to settle disputes and arrive at an objective solution peacefully.
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Integration
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The book, Agile M&A, looks at how Agile, the project management technique that propelled Silicon Valley startups, can be scaled and implemented to improve the entire lifecycle of M&A while increasing value and closing deals faster.
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