b'Ian Burk, EVP of integration at Upland Software (NASDAQ: UPLD)
The importance of integration has never been more prevalent. And standing up a dedicated function to oversee integration is becoming more of a necessity as a company grows more prominent.\\xa0
Having an integration management office (IMO) might be a good fit for your company. But how do you stand up to such a function?\\xa0
In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Ian Burk, EVP of integration at Upland Software, talks about how to stand up an IMO.\\xa0
You will also learn:
-What is the primary role of an integration management office
-The actual steps in standing up an IMO
-How to build playbooks\\xa0
-Best practices during integration\\xa0
-The importance of executive sponsorship
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