People & Culture Due Diligence
Our People & Culture Due Diligence offering is tailored to enhance the value of your private equity and venture capital interests pre- and post-investment.
We gain critical insights into an organization’s people and culture by assessing cultural alignment, employee engagement, and potential risks. Through our evaluation we empower you to make informed decisions that foster growth, profitability, and sustainability in today's dynamic business landscape.
Approach
We employ a comprehensive and strategic Design Thinking approach focused on qualitative and quantitative aspects of teams within your potential or existing portfolio. Our process includes:
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Evaluating the DNA (e.g., values, mission, and vision) of target organizations and crafting a strategy to enhance or change the company's existing cultural strengths to unlock new potentials for growth.
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Gauging the level of employee alignment with the DNA and satisfaction, motivation, and commitment within the target organization.
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Evaluating the leadership team's capabilities to harness cultural insights and propel positive change.
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Employ a storytelling approach to assess the degree to which employees are working from their strengths or cast in the wrong role. Evaluate which seat changes or additions could accelerate growth.
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Creation of the hidden organogram behind the organizational chart, and identification of the key (and sometimes surprising) influencers.
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Identifying potential cultural risks that may impact integration and success
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Assessing the inclusivity and diversity initiatives within the target organization.
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Analyzing the organization's preparedness for cultural shifts and innovation in general and relating to the (potential) acquisition. Who will serve as a catalyst for change, and who will create hurdles to prevent change?
We have become more powerful and impactful for our clients through our partnership with The Rookie Minds, our Dutch sister firm who shares our approach to humanizing recruitment and human capital practices. We share the belief that true investment success is built on collaboration and co-creation, and have blended our expertise in recruiting with their deep human capital consulting experience to serve our clients more holistically.
CONTACT US
Where to find us?
Kimley Svendsen
CEO & Founder
312-965-7572
ksvendsen@drivetalent.co