Ian Burk, former EVP of Integration at Upland Software (NASDAQ: UPLD)

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The importance of integration has never been more prevalent. And standing up a dedicated function to oversee integration is becoming more of a necessity as a company grows bigger. 

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Having an integration management office (IMO) might be a good idea for your company. But how do you actually stand up to such a function? 

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In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Ian Burk, EVP of integration at Upland Software, talks about how to stand up an IMO. 

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You will also learn:

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• What is the primary role of an integration management office
• The actual steps in standing up an IMO
• How to build playbooks 
• Best practices during integration 
• The importance of executive sponsorship

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