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When an Acquisition Goes Awry It's Usually Because of Culture (i4cp login required)

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corporate history (Holson, 2008). Lafley, P&G’s chairman, president, and CEO at the time (Lafley retired in 2015), described how important culture was in his early acquisition discussions with Gillette’s CEO, Jim Kilt, who called him to propose a deal. “It Some refer to it as one of the worst acquisitions in U.S.

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This HR Executive of the Year is Transforming IBM

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Surprisingly enough, the CHRO of one of the world’s largest and best-known tech companies shares similar sentiments with the TV host. “We We were a very different company five years ago,” says Gherson, referring to when she was appointed CHRO after serving as vice president of talent. She’s very analytical and data-driven.”.

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This HR Executive of the Year Transformed IBM

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Surprisingly enough, the CHRO of one of the world’s largest and best-known tech companies shares similar sentiments with the TV host. “We We were a very different company five years ago,” says Gherson, referring to when she was appointed CHRO after serving as vice president of talent. She’s very analytical and data-driven.”.

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Transforming Big Blue

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Surprisingly enough, the CHRO of one of the world’s largest and best-known tech companies shares similar sentiments with the TV host. “We We were a very different company five years ago,” says Gherson, referring to when she was appointed CHRO after serving as vice president of talent. She’s very analytical and data-driven.”.