Stage one : the strategic need, before a partner is identified
Stage two : due diligence
Stage three : the initial announcement
Stage four : from the announcement to day one
Stage five : the first 100 days
Stage six : establishing an employer brand for the merged organisation.
Employee communication during mergers and acquisitions by Jenny Davenport. ISBN 9780754681410. Published by Gower in 2009. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.