Why leaders should never act like Elon Musk during a transition
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These steps can help leaders maintain high employee morale through a major transition, such as a merger or acquisition.
It can be difficult to maintain high employee morale throughout a major transition, such as a merger or acquisition. Employees are often referred to as the most important assets of a company, and their reaction to change can have a tangible impact on the success of any merger process.