Join ⁠⁠⁠Anirvan Sen⁠⁠⁠, CEO of ⁠⁠⁠Fifth Chrome⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Nigel Kilpatrick⁠⁠⁠, CEO of ⁠⁠⁠Compassion-in-Business⁠⁠⁠, as they tackle the colossal issue of employee disengagement in this eye-opening episode. Discover why businesses are losing an astonishing $9 trillion annually due to disengaged employees and explore practical solutions to this pervasive problem. Key Episode Highlights: 📌 Magnitude of the Problem: Unpack the staggering $9 trillion annual loss in business productivity globally, emphasizing the urgent need for strategic interventions. 📌 Root Causes of Disengagement: Dive into common workplace hurdles that lead to employee disengagement, including the overwhelming number of IT applications employees are required to manage. 📌 Practical Solutions and Strategies: Learn how businesses can effectively tackle disengagement, increase productivity, and create a more fulfilling work environment for their employees. Expert Insights: Anirvan and Nigel discuss real-world examples and share innovative approaches to boost engagement across various industries. This episode is crucial for business leaders, HR professionals, and managers seeking to understand and mitigate the impacts of employee disengagement. Subscribe to our channel for more insights on creating high-performance, compassionate workplaces. Watch now and take the first step toward transforming your organizational culture and productivity. #EmployeeEngagement #BusinessProductivity #Leadership #HRManagement #HumanResources #OrganizationalDevelopment #TalentManagement #culturechange #CorporateCulture #BusinessStrategy Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful discussions on business strategy, leadership, and organizational development. 🎙️ Hosted by: ⁠⁠Anirvan Sen, CEO - Fifth Chrome 👉 LinkedIn Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠Nigel Kilpatrick, CEO - Compassion in Business 👉 LinkedIn Profile⁠⁠ 🌐 This episode is brought to you by Fifth Chrome, your trusted advisor for Business Strategy, M&A, and Transformations. Visit our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ Our partner on this podcast is Compassion-in-Business. Visit their ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ ------- 🔹 For More Insights: Stay tuned for more episodes from ⁠⁠Fifth Chrome⁠⁠, where we explore the intricacies of business strategy, high-performance organizational models, and M&A dynamics. Don't forget to subscribe and leave your thoughts in the comments! #FifthChromePodcast #CorporateCulture #BusinessStrategy #BusinessPodcast #FifthChrome

Join ⁠Anirvan Sen⁠, CEO of ⁠Fifth Chrome⁠, and ⁠Nigel Kilpatrick⁠, CEO of ⁠Compassion-in-Business⁠, in a revealing conversation about the often challenging alignment of company and employee values. This episode delves into the critical gaps that exist between a company’s stated values and the personal values of its employees, exploring how and why these discrepancies occur.

Key Episode Highlights:

📌 Exploration of Value Discrepancies: Anirvan and Nigel discuss why company values can often feel forced or superficial, serving more as vanity metrics rather than guiding principles.

📌 The Importance of Authentic Values: Discover the significance of genuine company values that resonate with both the organization and its people, and why they matter.

📌 Compassion in Action: Learn how embedding compassion into company values can transform them from mere words on a wall to live experiences that drive meaningful engagement.

📌 Real-World Examples: The hosts share specific examples, such as customer-centricity, and discuss how compassion influences the adoption and integration of such values across organizational practices.

This discussion is a must-watch for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone interested in creating a more authentic and compassionate workplace. Don’t forget to subscribe for more insights from thought leaders in the field of business strategy and organizational development.

Watch, learn, and be inspired to bridge the value gap in your organization with compassion and integrity. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful discussions on business strategy, leadership, and organizational development. #CorporateCulture #HumanResources #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #OrganizationalDevelopment #TalentManagement #CultureChange 🎙️ Hosted by: ⁠Anirvan Sen, CEO - Fifth Chrome 👉 LinkedIn Profile⁠⁠Nigel Kilpatrick, CEO - Compassion in Business 👉 LinkedIn Profile⁠ 🌐 This episode is brought to you by Fifth Chrome, your trusted advisor for Business Strategy, M&A, and Transformations. Visit our ⁠website⁠ Our partner on this podcast is Compassion-in-Business. Visit their ⁠website⁠ ------- 🔹 For More Insights: Stay tuned for more episodes from ⁠Fifth Chrome⁠, where we explore the intricacies of business strategy, high-performance organizational models, and M&A dynamics. Don't forget to subscribe and leave your thoughts in the comments! #FifthChromePodcast #CorporateCulture #BusinessStrategy #BusinessPodcast #FifthChrome

Join Anirvan Sen, CEO of Fifth Chrome, and Nigel Kilpatrick, CEO of Compassion-in-Business, as they delve into the critical differences between compassion and empathy and how these impact business performance. In this insightful episode, they explore how understanding and implementing these concepts can transform organizational culture and lead to significant performance boosts. Key Points Covered: 📌 Defining Compassion and Empathy: Learn the distinct roles each plays in personal and professional contexts. 📌 Impact on Business: Discover how compassion extends beyond empathy to actively foster a more supportive and effective business environment. 📌 Practical Strategies: Gain actionable advice on integrating compassion into your business practices using the PROMISE framework. 📌 Expert Insights and Real-world Applications: Hear stories from the front lines of businesses that have successfully embedded these principles into their operations. Don't miss this essential discussion on harnessing the power of compassion and empathy to drive business success. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful discussions on business strategy, leadership, and organizational development. #CorporateCulture #HumanResources #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #OrganizationalDevelopment #TalentManagement #CultureChange 🎙️ Hosted by: Anirvan Sen, CEO - Fifth Chrome 👉 LinkedIn Profile Nigel Kilpatrick, CEO - Compassion in Business 👉 LinkedIn Profile 🌐 This episode is brought to you by Fifth Chrome, your trusted advisor for Business Strategy, M&A, and Transformations. Visit our website Our partner on this podcast is Compassion-in-Business. Visit their website ------- Books mentioned: 🔹 Charley Mackesy: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. ------- 🔹 For More Insights: Stay tuned for more episodes from Fifth Chrome, where we explore the intricacies of business strategy, high-performance organizational models, and M&A dynamics. Don't forget to subscribe and leave your thoughts in the comments! #FifthChromePodcast #CorporateCulture #BusinessStrategy #BusinessPodcast #FifthChrome

Join Anirvan Sen, a seasoned expert in building high-performance organizations, and James Harris, Integration Manager at Google with over 25 years of M&A experience, in an enlightening conversation that dives deep into the complexities of mergers and acquisitions. This episode sheds light on the critical role of culture and professional development in the success of M&A projects. Discover invaluable insights on the importance of understanding cultural differences, the power of direct coaching, and the need for open dialogue to seamlessly integrate diverse company cultures. Key Highlights: 📌 Unpacking the 'Why' Behind Cultural Differences in M&A 📌 The Impact of Founders’ Backgrounds on Organizational Culture 📌 Strategies for Effective Professional Development and Leadership in M&A 📌 The Role of Courage and Presentation Skills in Navigating M&A Challenges 📌 Practical Advice on Cultural Integration and Continuous Learning Whether you're a CEO looking to navigate your next merger, a leader aiming to foster a culture of continuous learning, or an M&A professional seeking to enhance your skillset, this podcast offers essential knowledge and strategies to help you succeed. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of mergers and acquisitions, and learn how to leverage cultural integration and professional development for organizational growth. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful discussions on business strategy, leadership, and organizational development. Your journey to building a high-performance organization through strategic M&A starts here. #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateCulture #HumanResources #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #OrganizationalDevelopment #TalentManagement #CultureChange 📌 About James Harris: James Harris is a senior M&A practitioner with 25+ years of experience in the field. He has worked with some of the largest companies including Google and Amazon. His expertise encompasses various facets of M&A, with a special focus on the leadership and cultural dynamics of merging organizations. 👉 James Harris' LinkedIn ------- 🎙️ Hosted by: ⁠⁠Anirvan Sen, CEO Fifth Chrome 👉 LinkedIn Profile⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Anahita Sen, Co-Facilitator Fifth Chrome Podcasts 👉 LinkedIn Profile⁠⁠ 🌐 This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠Fifth Chrome⁠⁠, your trusted advisor for M&A, Integration, and Business Transformations. ⁠⁠Visit our website⁠⁠ ------- Books mentioned by James Harris: 🔹 Jim Collins: Built to Last. 🔹 Eli Goldratt: The Goal. 🔹 Emilie R. Feldman: The Divestitures. ------- 🔹 For More Insights: Stay tuned for more episodes from Fifth Chrome, where we explore the intricacies of business strategy, high-performance organizational models, and M&A dynamics. Don't forget to subscribe and leave your thoughts in the comments! #FifthChromePodcast #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateCulture #BusinessStrategy #BusinessPodcast #FifthChrome

In this insightful episode of the Fifth Chrome Podcast, we delve into the often-overlooked aspect of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) – culture. Join us as Lynette Buitt, a seasoned M&A practitioner, shares her extensive experience and perspectives on the pivotal role of culture in successful M&A transactions. Key Highlights: 🔹 Culture as a Central Element in M&A: Lynette discusses how culture is a crucial, yet frequently neglected component in many M&A deals. She emphasizes the importance of incorporating cultural considerations into the early stages of the M&A process. 🔹 The Importance of Onsite Cultural Assessments: Learn about the effectiveness of onsite evaluations in understanding an organization's culture. Lynette explains how observations of office setups, employee interactions, and collaboration methods can offer profound insights into an organization's cultural dynamics. 🔹 The Myth of Merging Best Cultures: Discover why the idea of combining the 'best of both worlds' in terms of culture often fails in practice. Lynette sheds light on the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the integration of different corporate cultures. 🔹 Culture Sidetracked by Competing Priorities: Understand the common scenario where cultural considerations are overshadowed by other urgent priorities in M&A, leading to a lack of attention and resources devoted to cultural integration. 📌 About Lynette Buitt: Lynette Buitt is a senior M&A practitioner with years of experience in the field. Her expertise encompasses various facets of M&A, with a special focus on the cultural dynamics of merging organizations. 👉 Lynette Buitt's LinkedIn 🎙️ Hosted by: 🎤 Anirvan Sen, CEO Fifth Chrome 👉 ⁠⁠LinkedIn Profile⁠⁠ 🎤 Anahita Sen, Co-Facilitator Fifth Chrome Podcasts 👉 ⁠⁠LinkedIn Profile⁠⁠ 🌐 This episode is brought to you by Fifth Chrome, your trusted advisory for M&A, Integration, and Business Transformations. Visit our ⁠⁠website⁠ ------- Books mentioned: 🔹 Robert E. Quinn: Building the Bridge As You Walk On It: A Guide for Leading Change. 🔹 James Clear: Atomic Habits. 🔹 Marshall Goldsmith: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There. ------- 🔹 For More Insights: Stay tuned for more episodes from Fifth Chrome, where we explore the intricacies of business strategy, high-performance organizational models, and M&A dynamics. Don't forget to subscribe and leave your thoughts in the comments! #FifthChromePodcast #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateCulture #BusinessStrategy #LynetteBuitt #BusinessPodcast #FifthChrome -------

🎙️ M&A Stories presents an in-depth interview with Jay Goldman, Co-founder and CEO of Sensei Labs. In this enlightening conversation, Anirvan Sen delves into the journey and philosophy behind Sensei Labs, a subsidiary of Klick Health, that focuses on data and talent-centric organizational culture. Jay shares how their platform Conductor is revolutionizing the way businesses operate by addressing various organizational needs. 🔹 Key Highlights: Origins of Sensei Labs: Initially an internal tool within Klick Health, the platform gained immense traction and was brought to market. 🖋️ Global Recognition: Invitations to speak at Google, Harvard, NASA underlines their influence and credibility. 🖋️ Core Principles: Three core tenets guide Sensei Labs - "Technology as a coach," "data as a sixth sense," and "engineered ecosystems." 🖋️ Naming Insight: 'Sensei' reflects mastery in teaching and data sensing, and 'Labs' symbolizes the company's spirit of innovation. 🖋️ Data-Centricity: Born from a technology-focused culture at Klick, Sensei Labs found the critical role of data in improving organizational operations. 🖋️ Platform Evolution: How a ticket-based system for internal communication evolved into a data-rich platform that powers critical decisions. 🖋️ Conductor's Features: This orchestration platform is versatile enough for strategic transformations, M&A, cost reductions, and more, with features like project management, KPI tracking, and collaboration. 🖋️ Managing Complexity: The importance of change management as an explicit process is emphasized, with a unique "enterprise orchestration maturity model" offered to guide transformative work. 🖋️ Post-Merger Integration: Jay explains the critical role of change management in ensuring a smooth hand-off between deal teams and integration management offices. 👉 Learn more about how Sensei Labs is shaping the future of organizational strategy and execution by visiting https://www.senseilabs.com/

----- Subscribe to our channel for more valuable insights on M&A, Integration, Leadership, and Business Strategy. Hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest releases. 📌 About Jay Goldman: Jay Goldman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sensei Labs, makers of Conductor, the world’s best Enterprise Orchestration platform. Jay is the co-author of NYT Bestseller The Decoded Company (Portfolio/Penguin), has written for HBR and Forbes, and is a member of the HBR Advisory and Forbes Technology councils. Jay has delivered inspiring talks around the world, including TEDx, NASA, Harvard, Twitter, and Google. 👉 Jay Goldman's LinkedIn Profile 🎙️ Hosted by: 🎤 Anirvan Sen, CEO Fifth Chrome 👉 LinkedIn Profile 🎤 Anahita Sen, Co-Facilitator Fifth Chrome Podcasts 👉 LinkedIn Profile 🌐 This episode is brought to you by Fifth Chrome, your trusted advisory for M&A, Integration, and Business Transformations. Visit our website #MergersAndAcquisitions #EmployeeLayoffs #BusinessPodcast #FifthChrome ------- Books mentioned: 📘Jay Goldman: The Decoded Company: Know Your Talent Better Than You Know Your Customers. 📘Andrew Grove: High Output Management. 📘Reed Hastings: No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention.

In our latest episode of Fifth Chrome Business Insights Podcast, we are joined by Summer Hilliard, an advocate for employees facing layoffs during Mergers and Acquisitions. Summer brings a refreshing perspective to a challenging aspect of M&A, offering strategies for both employees and employers to handle layoffs with empathy and effectiveness. Layoffs during M&A can be an incredibly sensitive issue, often poorly handled by companies. Summer Hilliard delves into common mistakes, such as impersonal email terminations and insufficient communication with remaining staff. She explains how such actions can create a toxic culture of uncertainty and disengagement. 🌟 Key Takeaways: - The five stages of grief employees experience during layoffs Strategies for "What's Next": whether to continue in a similar career path or pivot entirely - The psychological toll of layoffs on retained employees - The importance of a humane approach to layoffs, especially when the business case is built on headcount-based cost synergies - Recommended tools like GlobeSmart for navigating these challenges effectively Summer emphasizes that what employees seek most is to be "seen, heard, and appreciated." She advocates for real conversations between managers and employees being made redundant, ensuring that their transition, however difficult, is handled with the dignity it deserves. Don't miss this episode packed with actionable advice and a compassionate understanding for a process that impacts the human side of business deeply. Subscribe to our channel for more valuable insights on M&A, Integration, Leadership, and Business Strategy. Hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest releases. 📌 About Summer Hilliard: Specialist in budgeting and planning for employees affected by layoffs Passionate about employee well-being during transitions Focused on both near-term and long-term strategies for impacted employees 👉 Summer Hilliard's LinkedIn 🎙️ Hosted by: Anirvan Sen, CEO Fifth Chrome 👉 LinkedIn Profile Anahita Sen, Co-Facilitator Fifth Chrome Podcasts 👉 LinkedIn Profile 🌐 This episode is brought to you by Fifth Chrome, your trusted advisory for M&A, Integration, and Business Transformations. #MergersAndAcquisitions #EmployeeLayoffs #BusinessPodcast #FifthChrome ------- Links mentioned: - https://www.afterlayoff.com/ - https://www.globesmart.com/ ------- Books mentioned: - Stephen R. Covey: The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People. - Sheryl Sandberg: Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead. ------- Podcasts mentioned: - Chalene Johnson, Build your tribe - Chalene Johnson, The Chalene Show