M&A Internal Communications Readiness Assessment

Evaluate your organization's preparedness across the GUARD Framework

Integration is where most M&A deals falter. Cultural clashes, communication breakdowns, and leadership misalignment consistently rank among the top reasons acquisitions fail to deliver expected value—yet acquiring institutions often focus exclusively on financial due diligence while underinvesting in a people-focused communications strategy.

Use this 5-minute assessment to identify your gaps.

How it works: Rate each statement from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). Your score will reveal your readiness across the five elements of the GUARD Framework: Govern the Vision, Understand the Risk, Align Leadership, Retain Key Talent, and Drive Deal Value.

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Your M&A Communications Readiness Score

Readiness by GUARD Element