Where an investment, acquisition or merger is being considered, the quality of the management of the investee organisation is a critical, if not the deciding, factor in persuading the investor to become involved or to provide support. Two issues invariably emerge:

• the need to objectively assess the calibre of existing management - their collective and individual talents and contribution to the success of the organisation; and
• the need determine that existing management can take the business forward under what may be changed circunstances - their ability to deliver shareholder value with new objectives or a different culture.

We make our assesment of management and their future capabilities through a management audit process. This is comprised of two distinct elements -

Our understanding, as consultants, of the organisation

• Existing ethos and culture.
• Business(es) and markets.
• Internal structures and relationships.
• Future strategy and business plans.

Our view, as executive selection professionals, of individual executives

• Background and experience.
• Professional skills and commercial expertise.
• Management competencies.
• Personal assets.
• Accountability for 'delivery'.
• Record of performance.

Therefore, our report provides prospective investors with a comprehensive, insightful picture of the management team. In cases of acquisitions and mergers, this information can significantly aid the integration process

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