A Leadership Simulation

The
Integration

Navigate the human side of a merger. The spreadsheet says this deal creates value. Your job is to make sure the people don't destroy it.

70-90%

M&A Failure Rate

KPMG / McKinsey

47%

Key Talent Gone in Year 1

EY Research

50%

Failures from Poor Communication

McKinsey

Select Your Role

Acquirer's CPO

Eight years at Nexus Corp. You know every executive's blind spots, every cultural landmine. The target company's people are a mystery.

Difficulty: Standard

Newly Hired CPO

Brought in specifically for this deal. Fresh eyes, no baggage—but no political capital either. Both sides are watching to see whose ally you become.

Difficulty: Hard

Target's CHRO

You led HR at Meridian before the acquisition. Now you're "leading integration." Your people look to you. The acquirer's execs don't fully trust you yet.

Difficulty: Expert

The Integration

Pre-Announcement

Day -7

Integration Health

Trust Scores

Acquirer Employees 65%

Target Employees 35%

Organization

Merger Syndrome 42%

Cultural Friction 55%

Rumor Activity 30%

Pressure

Board Pressure 25%

Synergy Progress 15%

Retention

Key Talent Retained 100%

Phase 0: Pre-Announcement

The Deal is Signed

The ink is dry. Nexus Corp has acquired Meridian Technologies for $2.4 billion. The financial models project $180 million in annual synergies. The board is euphoric. The market is watching.

But the deal isn't public yet. You have seven days before the announcement. Every decision you make now will echo through the next twelve months.

Your Decisions

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Intelligence Feed

Background Day -7

Meridian's culture is known for flat hierarchy and fast decision-making. Nexus operates with formal approval chains. Friction is expected.

Flight Risk Watch

Sarah Kim

VP Sales, Meridian

65%

Marcus Rodriguez

CTO, Meridian

78%

James Chen

Head of Product, Meridian

52%

Integration Complete

The Verdict

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