Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, December 2025: Unlocking value through effective post-merger integration

Post-merger integration (PMI) is the stage where a transaction’s strategic vision starts to take shape and the groundwork for long-term value is laid. While deal execution often captures headlines, the success of an acquisition ultimately depends on how well two organizations come together operationally, culturally and strategically. Successful integrations begin long before closing. The most […]

Hard conversations build stronger people

As leaders, our responsibility is not to eliminate the challenges for those around us but to prepare them to face challenges with clarity, honesty and courage.