Assignment
The Herjavec group has secured a merger with Fishtec. While the deal is expected to bring massive opportunity and market share, both teams are relatively independent, strong-headed and focussed - both companies have strong successes in the market and have developed a reputation. The merger, while promising for shareholders, has raised a massive concern with the PMs at each organization: how will they foster a collaborative PM culture?
You have been hired by the M & A team to manage the transition from a PM perspective.
Question I: Begin a review of the merger and identify 5 areas of concern for you. Explain why each of these areas have been identified and provide examples.
Question II: Both organizations use Confluence to manage their projects and you are concerned that this may NOT work. Suggest an alternative tool and explain your rationale. Budgets are limited and you may have to negotiate a trial period.
Question III: You have to develop a PMO - how do you envision its structure and process? Remember, teams are also working in different time zones.
Question IV: What is the risk associated with your approach? What mitigations have you identified?
Question V: What standards of work will apply to your sector and how will you measure against these?