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Synergy Sabotage: The Cost of Overlooking Human Capital in M&A
June 21, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are driven by the promise of synergy — the idea that the combined organization will be more valuable than the sum of its parts. These synergies are often mapped meticulously in spreadsheets and boardroom forecasts, with assumptions about cost savings, expanded market reach, and improved capabilities. But there’s a silent saboteur...
