SYNERGY IN MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS, ALLIANCES.

The Elusive Equation.

Why Deals Go Sour.

THE PRECOMBINATION PHASE.

Strategic and Operational Preparation.

Psychological Preparation.

THE COMBINATION PHASE.

Leading the Combination.

The Transition Structure.

Managing Uncertainty and Stress.

The Clash of Cultures.

THE POSTCOMBINATION PHASE.

Building the New Organization and Culture.

Building Postcombination Teams.

REAPING THE REWARDS OF PRODUCTIVE COMBINATION.

Tracking and Learning from the Combination.

Joining Forces--Best Practices.