Merger and Acquisition_Human Capital Factors

In the last couples of months, I have worked on the process mapping for the HR aspects of Merger and Acquisition. It has been a very COOL job to codify the integration process for consistency and efficiency with the creation of the long term value and impact.
The complexity of M&A couldn't be stressed even more, especially from Human Capital and Org Culture Integration perspectives.
Just found several reports from the MMC, and belows are two Mercer reports nice done to give you quick snapshots:

M&A in Emerging Markets: The Human Capital Challenge (BRIC)

M&A in Asia Pacific: The Human Capital Factor

The 48 Laws of Power

The 48 Laws of Power

(check it out at wiki; btw, Sun-Tzu's The Art of War is a very good one too. Worth reading!)

For me, it is a good book about the human being. Why? Because understanding the nature of human being is the first step to learn how to master the game of power.

“Learning the game of power requires a certain way of looking at the world, a shifting of perspectives. It takes effort and years of practice, for much of the game ma not come naturally. Certain skills are required, and once you masters these skills you will be able to apply the laws of power easily…”

“The laws are based on the writings of men and women who have studies and mastered the game of power. These writings span a period of more than three thousand years … ”

(quoted from “The 48 Laws of Power”)

The book is thick with lots words. If you don’t have time, you could go browsing these 48 laws and I am pretty sure you would sort of getting some connections to your experiences also.

Ready For Anything

Ready For Anything
_52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life

The author has done very good job by giving many principles about how to make your daily life more productive. Don’t ignore the little stuff. Through daily accumulation, you would be surprised how much time and effort you might have wasted on the unproductive things.

These principles are pretty practical, but I think it is also the same important as to develop and integrate them into your own ways to efficiently and effectively manage the life based on your personal needs and goals.

Make these principles work for you, not work for “principle” itself.

SINK or SWIM

Sink or Swim
_New job. New Boss. 12 weeks to get it right.

This book is pretty hands-on and easy to follow with its clear structure and layout.

I have searched and looked for good guide books for new hires for a while. “The First 90 Days “is good, but it's better for people in “management/leader position”. This is totally suitable for very new hire. It provides the weekly planning and suggestions focused on 5 main sink-and-swim skills: Goals, Time, Knowledge, Team, and Image.

Even through it's designed for facing the new job or new work situations, I would say it is also helpful as a guideline to periodically check our progress and performance up. : )

Never Eat Alone

Never Eat Alone

_ and other secrets to success, one relationship at a time

If you want me to name several things that changed my life, this book would be one of them.

It is not just a book about networking or relationship, but a way of living to connect the people around you to make the world a little better. I cannot agree with Keith’s points even more. I like the underlying values/concepts he talked about. Highly recommended.

Have one, read and execute it. You will be amazed about how things change around you. Enjoy it!