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Save the silver bullet: The small steps to successful transformation
Ben de Haldevang
Available in the US, UK & Globally
“…an exciting and essential read for any leader considering launching a transformation programme or anyone being asked to run one.”
MARK HUDSON, PwC Managing Partner
“…valuable insight through good, varied and compelling case studies from those who have delivered and reflected on their respective experiences. 'Save The Silver Bullet' is easy and enjoyable read that will resonate with the reader.”
ANDREW SMITH
“This is a book that should make you think, should make you look at yourself and how you approach transformation and to see what you can apply from a well crafted guide. A great read and a thought provoker. Well worth it”
ANDREW MONK
“Change is always hard and many business leaders get frustrated with it. This book gives a perfect amount of theory with real-world examples to make change seem more possible. If you’re facing change (and, let’s face it, who isn’t?), then this book would be a good first decision in the process.”
DAVID LOWE, business coach & researcher, author of “The Innovation Revelation”
We are all of us affected by change, whether it’s in our workplace or in our home. Our response to this has a material impact on whether it succeeds or fails. At a fundamentally pragmatic level, Save the Silver Bullet illustrates the extraordinary capacity we have to adapt and respond to change. That response is neither linear and nor easy to navigate. It does not follow a clearly defined strategic path. It is highly intuitive and reflective of our lives at a deeply personal level.
Save the Silver Bullet is a book of transformation stories… extraordinary stories of success and failure in delivering complex transformation and highly disruptive change. Most importantly the stories are told by those who are at the core of the implementation effort, in all their messy, illogical and thoroughly ‘human’ detail.
’Save the Silver Bullet’ sets out the conditions under which transformation can be successful and those where it will not be. The corporate environments in which we work have a huge role to play in determining this and describing these conditions is a good place to start as we try to improve overall success rates.
M&A Playbook: The Art & Science of Integration
David Boyd
Available in the US, UK & Globally
“…an excellent handbook for any experienced practitioner or novice to the M&A market. It’s very readable indeed, packed full of ideas and approaches to the process of looking at options and then consolidating.”
FRANK THAXTON, VC Partner & Management Coach
“…A must-read for leaders and strategists! This playbook blends insightful frameworks with real-world examples, making complex mergers approachable.”
DAVID BRYANT, ex-PwC M&A specialist
“…an artfully-constructed and highly valuable read. This book is well put together and provides the reader with tangible, understandable and real-world examples and tips. A very worthwhile read for anybody going through an M&A process.”
CATHERINE KENNY, Managing Partner, Biotech consultancy
“The real-life examples of different types of M&As helped frame the theory in an easy-to-comprehend way. A must-have for anyone about to go through a merger or acquisition, either as the acquirer or the target..”
DAVID LOWE, business coach & researcher, author of “The Innovation Revelation”
In M&A Playbook: The Art and Science of Integration, we unravel the complexities of mergers and acquisitions with a fresh, pragmatic approach. Drawing on over 25 years of hands-on experience across industries, we replace rigid methodologies with adaptable strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of each deal. This book is not a one-size-fits-all guide. Instead, it is a dynamic playbook: a collection of strategic options designed to navigate the challenges of integration. From cost synergies to cultural alignment, from operational efficiencies to revenue growth, we share actionable frameworks and practical advice, empowering teams to define success and achieve it on their terms.
Whether you're orchestrating a bolt-on acquisition or a transformative merger, M&A Playbook equips you with the tools to adapt, iterate, and deliver value. It challenges conventional thinking, emphasizing contingency, human behavior, and the art of learning from each deal. Discover why frequent acquirers outperform their peers, how to align diverse teams, and why true integration is not always the goal. Packed with insights, case studies, and a touch of wit, this book is essential reading for M&A professionals seeking to master the art of integration.