Aegis' Sudhir Agarwal: In M&As, Integration Is About Dealing with Emotions
Episode Description
Sudhir Agarwal, president, global M&A and business transformation, at outsourcing services firm Aegis, believes that acquisitions typically fail because not enough attention is paid to the softer aspects of integration. Aegis, which has done over 19 mergers & acquisitions, has a detailed framework to address this issue. 📂 Management;Human Resources
Brief Summary
Mr. Ara discusses BPO industry trends, management lessons, and the impact of economic challenges on business operations.
Key points
- The Importance of Integration in M&A. Discussing the critical role of emotional integration in successful mergers and acquisitions.
- Insights on Indian Management Philosophy. Exploring the unique aspects of Indian management practices compared to Western philosophies.
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Episode highlights
- The Importance of Integration in M&ADiscussing the critical role of emotional integration in successful mergers and acquisitions.“More than 80% of acquisitions fail due to poor integration.”6:22May 26, 2011
- Insights on Indian Management PhilosophyExploring the unique aspects of Indian management practices compared to Western philosophies.“You're not just an ID number; you're empowered to run your own business.”9:17May 26, 2011
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