HR Team Launches Knowledge Integration After Merger
In the wake of a merger or acquisition, the HR team faces a crucial task: creating a centralized inventory of knowledge assets and intellectual capital from both organizations. The first step in this process, as outlined by the HR talent management leader, involves assembling an HR team to gather and analyze existing documents and knowledge assets from both entities.
The HR team's initial goal is to comprehensively identify and catalog exactly what knowledge currently exists across the two organizations. This involves collecting and analyzing all relevant existing Microsoft Teams documents, identifying specific employees with critical knowledge and skills, and interviewing key personnel. Only after taking stock of all available knowledge assets can the team proceed to plan for integrating, organizing, and providing access to the knowledge. Strategies for retaining and transferring key knowledge must also be determined, along with processes to continuously capture new knowledge going forward.
By following this systematic approach, the HR team ensures that valuable knowledge and expertise from both organizations are preserved and effectively utilized in the merged entity. This initial step sets the foundation for a formal knowledge management system that supports the combined organization's success.
