Consolidated Transition Plan

Finally, the organization is expected to provide management with any tools, especially those involving motivation, that are required to assist their employees through the change process. For management, this almost always will involve a constant, unbroken flow of information that they can then pass on to the employees.
Effectively implementing the leadership plan described above will keep employees motivated during the merger/acquisition. By understanding the theoretical and practical dimensions of effective leadership, applying one specific leadership theory, and addressing the communication and empowerment issues employees face, the organization can avoid any potential conflicts that arise during the transitional period.
Conclusion
Leadership must examine, evaluate, and guide the organization to ensure success as it transitions through a merger/acquisition. How management handles organizational behavior issues, HR policies, employee motivation, and effective leadership becomes critical to the survival of the organization during this period of instability. By following the steps outlined above, an organization should be able to effectively move through the change process.
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