More than half of M&A deals fail, while winning deals can deliver five times the average payoff. Daniel Friedman, BCG’s global leader of transactions and integrations, explains the importance of a clear plan, thoughtful choice of targets, and strong teamwork. Finally, if company cultures don’t mesh, even the strongest financial deals won’t create lasting value.

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Daniel Friedman: https://on.bcg.com/3V2Wlnp

M&A Activity by Year: The BCG M&A Report Collection: https://on.bcg.com/3OdAV3j

BCG on M&A: https://on.bcg.com/4hYkp4y

CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT

Hubertus Meinecke, BCG’s global climate and sustainability lead, and Axel Reinaud, CEO of NetZero, discuss what climate startups can learn from large corporations and vice versa. Corporations have capital that startups need but take a long time to make decisions. Startups are fast moving and have strong technical skills but are short on the capital that large corporations can provide.

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Hubertus Meinecke: https://on.bcg.com/3AqhSzp

Axel Reinaud: https://netzero.green/en/team/

NetZero: https://netzero.green/en/

Green Growth Accelerator: https://on.bcg.com/4furqrQ

CEO Moments of Truth https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT

Judith Wallenstein, leader of BCG’s CEO Advisory, explains how chiefs of staff help CEO’s succeed and identify the characteristics that matter most in this role. The best chiefs of staff have integrity, confidence, and a selfless commitment to their boss —becoming part of a CEO’s inner circle by staying out of the spotlight.

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Judith Wallenstein: https://on.bcg.com/402EekT

CEO Agenda: https://on.bcg.com/400T1MM

How CEOs Can Find the Right Chief of Staff: https://on.bcg.com/3NowT7K

CEO Moments of Truth https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT