Michael McDonald, former Director, Strategy at Koch Engineered Solutions

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Strategy is a crucial part of a M&A. Without it, acquirers may end up purchasing companies that compromise their time and resources. A good strategy shapes how to approach a target company, the questions to ask during diligence, and how to integrate the newly acquired business.

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In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, former Michael McDonald, Director, Strategy at Koch Engineered Solutions, talks about developing strategies with business leaders. 

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Things you will learn in this episode:

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• The five steps in formulating a strategy 
• Socializing the strategy 
• How to deal with biases 
• Challenges when implementing the strategy 
• Changing your strategy to adapt to environment