One strategy I’ve used that’s proved successful is facilitated planning sessions with members from both of the 2 parties of the integration. Allow the group to establish the goals (where possible, or work with key goals as a starting point), and then to work together to lay out a 1 year roadmap to achieve those goals. This allows you to create a realistic plan with the best input possible, that’s bought into by the team members you need to see it come to fruition. A team that participates in the plan will drive harder to achieve that plan, and also be ambassadors throughout the organization for others to support the plans.
