Includes index.

"Those leading through a merger, acquisition or the like do so to create more value faster. Maybe you're driving or leading the investment. Maybe you're leading the business itself or playing a supporting role. In any case, you need a leadership playbook for the merger or acquisition. This is that playbook, the one used by senior investors, leaders and supporters. It gives you the frameworks, tools and sub-playbooks you need to create that value faster. The overarching approach is to work through customers, capabilities, and costs -- in that order. This book lays out the seven sub-playbooks that comprise the M&A leader's complete playbook and a prototypical chronology"-- Provided by publisher.