Post-Merger: HR's First Task - Unifying Knowledge and Expertise
Following a merger or acquisition, the HR management leader's first task is to establish a team to gather and analyze existing documents from both organizations. This initial step aims to comprehensively identify and catalog the current knowledge, expertise, and key personnel across the two entities.
The HR team begins by collecting and analyzing all relevant documents from both organizations. This process involves identifying specific employees with critical knowledge and skills. Key personnel are then interviewed to gain deeper insights. The team works to create a centralized inventory of knowledge assets and intellectual capital, ensuring nothing valuable is lost in the merger.
By completing this initial step, the HR management leader sets the foundation for developing a formal knowledge management system. This system will help the merged entity retain and build upon the combined expertise and knowledge of both original organizations.
