Integration Intelligence
The Work Behind M&A Execution
Most integration advice is written from the outside looking in.
Slide decks. Frameworks. Checklists.
Clean diagrams that ignore the mess that actually shows up on Day 12.
Integration Intelligence is different.
This is the operator view of M&A execution — built from inside carve-outs, TSA exits, cross-functional integrations, and the moments where “green” status reports hide real fragility.
Because integration failure rarely looks dramatic.
It looks like drift.
It looks like fatigue.
It looks like small misalignments compounding quietly until value capture erodes.
The pages below break down the real mechanics of post-close execution:
How to structure an Integration Management Office
How to build an integration plan that survives reality
Why TSA exits derail
What executives should actually measure
How to detect execution risk before milestones slip
These are not theoretical models.
They are operator-built frameworks designed for leaders responsible for outcomes — not presentation decks.
What You’ll Find Here
Each topic includes:
Clear definitions (no jargon inflation)
Common failure patterns
Execution design principles
Practical frameworks
Signals executives should watch for
If you are responsible for post-merger integration, carve-outs, or complex transformation work, this section is designed to sharpen your thinking — not sell you generic advice.
Core Integration Frameworks
M&A Integration Plan
How to design a post-close execution plan that survives real-world pressure — not just Day 1 optimism.
Integration Management Office (IMO) Structure
What an IMO should actually track, how governance works in practice, and why most PMO structures fail inside integrations.
Carve-Out Integration Strategy
Execution design for complex separations, TSA dependencies, and regulatory risk.
TSA Exit Planning
Why TSA timelines slip, where fragility hides, and how to structure clean exits without operational fallout.
Integration Drift & Execution Risk
How to detect early signals of milestone erosion before they show up in executive reporting.
Integration Readiness Assessment
What “ready” actually means before close — and why most teams misjudge it.
About Integration Consulting Group
Integration Consulting Group works with operators and PE-backed leadership teams to design and execute disciplined, outcome-focused integrations.
The frameworks described here are embedded in the firm’s execution methodology and in the Run Ready system — a structured approach to integration readiness, drift detection, and milestone integrity.
If you need support applying these principles inside a live transaction, you can contact us directly.