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. 

Having an integration management office (IMO) might be a good fit for your company. But how do you stand up to such a function? 

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. 

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 

-Best practices during integration 

-The importance of executive sponsorship

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