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2nd September 2025

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Two diverse business teams shake hands on a rooftop with puzzle pieces symbolising cultural alignment in mergers and acquisitions.

The Human-First Approach to M&A: Why Cultural Alignment Trumps Everything

EconomyBy Keahn Kelly2nd September 2025Leave a comment

On paper, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) look like a golden ticket to growth. Two organisations combine their strengths, expand their market share, and promise shareholders a brighter future. Yet, despite the glossy headlines and strategic plans, most M&A deals stumble. Why? It’s rarely the spreadsheets that fail. The real cracks appear in the spaces between…

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