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Self-paced, fully digital training: EUR 1,480
M&A Separation training: Study start is possible at any time.*
Our Certified M&A Separation Associate (Frankfurt School) is based upon the fully digital training CarveOut2go.CarveOut2go has been developed in collaboration with senior experts from BASF, Bayer, Bertelsmann, Blanc & Fischer, dormakaba, QIAGEN, and Quarzwerke.
Participants will:
This fully digital training consists of three modules. As participants progress, they will collect concise know-how nuggets, which can be downloaded at the end of each module.
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Carve Out Framework
Module 1 presents factors that set the framework for any Carve Out. After discussing complexity driver of a Carve Out, Module 1 gives an overview of the major phase and the key tasks in a Carve Out process. Module 1 also discusses the impact of the M&A process on the nature and the timing of key tasks in a Carve Out process. Further, Module 1 describes how teams of experts need to work together during a Carve Out project.
Divestment approaches
Degree of entanglement
Complexity driver
Blueprinting Phase
Preparation Phase
Execution Phase
Operational Separation
People Alignment
M&A process
Type of buyers
Due Diligence
Signing
Teams of experts
Project Management
Steering Committee
Workout
People Alignment
Module 2 presents in detail key tasks of People Alignment. After describing the typical emotional reaction of employees who are part of a Carve Out, Module 2 presents communication measures to sustain organizational morale and productivity during a Carve Out process. Module 2 also presents approaches to identify, retain and motivate key people as well as to align key people’s interests with the overall objectives of a Carve Out.
Feelings of uncertainty
Change path
Workout
Case
Expert statement
Communication needs
Communication limitations
Communication measures
Workout
Carve Out’s key people
RemainCo’s key people
Workout
Case
Expert statement
Key people’s interests
Monetary rewards
Opportunities w/in the Carve Out
Recognition experiences
Excursus
Operational Separation
Module 3 presents in detail key tasks of Operational Separation. After detailing how to determine the scope of a Carve Out, Module 3 describes how to develop the target operating model of a Carve Out. Further, Module 3 discusses lead time requirements to ensure a timely Day 1 as well as the role of Transitional Services to ensure the business continuity of a Carve Out. Module 3 also discusses separation costs and dissynergies that need to be considered when carving out assets or businesses.
Scoping guidelines
Continuing Services
Case
Expert statement
Workout
Processes
People
Platforms
Fit-for-purpose TOM
Case
Expert statement
Workout
Lead time requirements
Example: IT separation
Case
Expert statement
Workout
Transitional Service Agreement
Delivery model
Case
Expert statement
Workout
Separation costs
Stranded costs
Dissynergies
Certified M&A Separation Associate
Anyone currently involved in, or expecting to be involved in, carving out assets or businesses.
English
Participants will gain practical expertise across a broad range of Carve Out topics, acquire proven knowledge, receive personalised feedback through an optional self-check, and experience a self-paced training programme.
Self-paced, fully digital, case studies, expert video insights, and quizzes.
3 months
Self-paced, fully digital training : EUR 1,480
When booking 2 of our M&A online trainings, you will receieve a 10% discount. Book 3, and you will be entitled to a 20% discount.*
Those inlcude: Certified M&A Associate, Certified M&A Integration Associate, Certified M&A Separation Associate, and Certified M&A Associate (JV&A)
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