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Case Study: The Herjavec group has secured a merger with Fishtec. While the deal is expected to bring massive opportunity and market share, both teams are relatively independent, strong-headed, and focused - both companies have strong successes in the market and have developed a reputation. The merger, while promising for shareholders, has raised a massive concern with the PMs at each organization.

You have been hired by the M & A team to manage the transition from a PM perspective.

Question 1: Begin a review of the merger and identify 5 areas of concern for you. Please explain why each of these areas have been identified and provide examples.

Question 2: Both organizations use Confluence to manage their projects and you are concerned that this may NOT work. Suggest an alternative tool and explain your rationale. Budgets are limited and you may have to negotiate a trial period.

Question 3: You have to develop a PMO - how do you envision its structure and process? Remember, teams are also working in different time zones.

Question 4: What is the risk associated with your approach? What mitigations have you identified?

Question 5: What standards of work will apply to your sector and how will you measure against these?