AA230 - The Human Cost of M&A: When Good People Turn Against Each Other

Episode notes

Ever wondered why mergers and acquisitions turn good people against each other? In this deep dive, we explore the systematic destruction of workplace relationships after an M&A. From sponsors-turned-foes to information warfare, discover why even the most collaborative cultures become pathological survival games. Key Topics: • Why M&As create artificial scarcity and paranoia • The sponsor-turned-foe phenomenon • Information as currency and weapon • Blame archaeology and scapegoating • The performance of fake collaboration • How PE controls destroy generative cultures Whether you're facing an acquisition or leading through one, this episode reveals the uncomfortable truths about corporate transformation.

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