Following the consolidation of three cable network operators, we managed the Integration Management Office and were able to successfully implement the integration.
Initial situation and objectives
- After consolidating three cable network operators, a strong Germany-wide cable network operator has emerged
- As part of the previous post-acquisition integration process, company resources, customer portfolios, offerings and all relevant structures, systems and processes were identified, evaluated and prioritized with regard to their migration and integration potential, and a concrete migration and integration timetable was derived
- The goal is to maximize the potential synergies created by the takeover, both on the cost and on the benefit side, and additionally to achieve short-term quick wins
Approach
- Implementation support of the planned actions in the integration project across all workstreams and business components
- In core team meetings the individual work packages are discussed based on status reports, further need for action identified and follow-up measures derived. Thus, the temporal project progress is guaranteed
- Concentrated handling of special topics and short-term decision-making needs to ensure program progress
- Preparation and follow-up of the works council negotiations regarding the personnel measures
Results
- Successful implementation of the integration of the three companies in several locations
- Significant reduction in costs and creation of a uniform system and process landscape
- Completion of the restructuring through personnel measures (including reconciliation of interests and social plan)