Pall Filtration, Tom Kraabel - Integration Through Cultural Due Diligence (Matt Chapman)

Given the time commitment and financial investment required during a merger or acquisition, it’s somewhat surprising the number of them that fail as a result of differing cultures—essentially two sides unable to find a common platform on which to move forward. Not enough attention is given to the integration of two organisations—their values, processes, and ways of communicating, which collectively define how they interact with employees as well as customers. Thomas Kraabel, Vice President of Human Resources for Asia at Pall Filtration, discusses the importance of integration and cultural due diligence during an acquisition.