As the credit markets continue to contract, fundamental changes are taking place within the global financial community. Better capitalized firms that move quickly are positioned now to capture value — but effective due diligence is more important then ever.

What does this mean for your organization? In this 10-minute podcast, two experts from Hewitt's global Corporate Transactions practice share their insights. Piotr Bednarczuk and David Kompare briefly discuss the current transaction environment, then provide some important "critical success factors" for maximizing deal value. The key — assessing compensation and culture differences while retaining critical talent.

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About Our Experts

Piotr Bednarczuk is Hewitt's Global Practice Leader of Corporate Transactions and Transformation and consults in the areas of leadership, leadership development, succession management, HR strategy and transformation, and mergers and acquisitions. David Kompare is a principal in Hewitt's Corporate Transactions and Transformation practice and consults in the areas of corporate transactions and executive compensation.