Introduction
The organization could be described as a comprehensive organism providing services or selling general products. The system that works to achieve common goals consists of a complex structure and, most importantly, people. The author has been chosen as an organizational development practitioner to ensure a smooth merger of two companies. The process of mergers may be challenging due to the differences between the management and people of merging companies. This essay aims to implement a successful merger plan, including the first step of data gathering, rebuilding the company culture, utilizing effective communication strategies, improving team collaboration, and assumptions toward future change.
Data Analysis
A successful merger requires a complex and efficient plan that ensures the smooth transition of two separate companies’ employees. As a development practitioner, it is crucial to collect the initial data using various methods and prepare the data for analysis (Anderson, 2020). The data could be collected by various techniques, including the traditional and digital approaches. The data types could also be versatile, ranging from quantitative data such as prices, financial numbers, and different statistics. Quantitative data could be obtained from the reports that were produced by the companies or may be acquired from sources such as company websites and archives. Qualitative data often includes descriptions and opinions and could be obtained digitally using the web questionnaires conducted among the employees. The data may also be obtained through traditional interviews or physical surveys. The acquired information will be used for analytic purposes that assist the management in decision-making and strategy preparation.
Merging Cultures
The merger could trigger various challenges among the company workers, as they had different procedures and organizational cultures in their previous workplaces. The process of merging could increase conflicts between the workers, as individuals may have different beliefs and values (Anderson, 2020). As an organizational development practitioner, it is my role to ensure a new culture in the company. One solution to improve the merger is to start a campaign to develop a new company culture. The first step of ensuring new value could be effective communication with individuals from different companies. Communication will include the explanation of the new company culture in the organization based on mutual respect and equality between workers. Individuals from different companies should understand that the new company, Ace Manufacturing, has a company culture that involves advanced conflict resolution methods and prioritizes ethics and respect.
Effective Communication
Communication is a crucial aspect of human interaction and relationships, and the company should have clear communication strategies to operate successfully. The workers may lose the trust and motivation to work for a company that involves top-down communication and mainly gives orders (Anderson, 2020). The strategy I will implement as an organizational development practitioner in the new company will be human-centered. The strategy of communication among workers and between employees and management will prioritize people. The method can include progressive notions such as listening to employees to maintain constant workplace improvement. Moreover, the communication strategy must be distinct and honest. Communication that is based on respect and transparency will be encouraged between the workers. As a result, workers could start effectively communicating with each other and enhancing the bonds of friendship and camaraderie in the company.
People in The Company
Integrating the works of individuals and teams is vital, as a true collaboration between employees is a pillar of the company’s success. The individual interventions into the working lives of merger employees could be managed in various ways. One method of intervention is proper coaching and training of individuals. Mentoring strategies may help individuals in the company and could stimulate personal and professional growth among the employees. Individuals who are being mentored could trust their supervisors and obtain continuous feedback crucial for their development (Anderson, 2020). The advancement of teamwork is paramount in any organization, as a good team works effectively and demonstrates better performance. The strategy to improve teamwork and collaboration between the new employees could utilize effective leadership. A true leader could show the right path for the team to operate and improve coordination. Lastly, it is crucial to distribute the responsibilities properly and set clear objectives for a team to achieve.
Future Changes
The role of an organizational development practitioner not only gives me the responsibility of ensuring a smooth merger of the companies but also involves the future prosperity of the new company. The merger should be systematically evaluated using various techniques. Firstly, quantitative data regarding the company’s overall performance should be gathered and analyzed to reveal the strengths and weaknesses to eliminate the last. Moreover, employees’ opinions should be gathered to understand job satisfaction levels and performance. The collected data regarding the performance of individuals, teams, and overall performance of the company could be used to create a plan for maintaining success and encouraging constant development for a better future.
Conclusion
The path to the successful merger of two companies with various cultures, beliefs, and management regimes could be full of obstacles. However, these obstacles could be addressed by creating a clear plan based on the gathered data. The creation of new company culture is also crucial, as it impacts the relationship between the employees. Further, the intervention in the work of individuals and teams is needed to maintain growth and improve collaboration between people. Lastly, effective communication could stimulate the atmosphere of trust in the company and improve the engagement and performance of the employees. The prosperity in the new company created by a merger should be maintained through continuous evaluation of performance and stimulation of constant development.
Reference
Anderson, D. (2020). Organization development: The process of leading organizational change (5th ed.). SAGE Publications.