Organisational change

Challenge

The primary reason mergers fail is the reaction of the people involved. How can we make sure that our merger with Compaq is a success?

Solution

The HR team at Hewlett-Packard wanted people to go into the Compaq merger feeling it was their decision to be part of the new, merged company. They also wanted to enter the new world on the front foot, with a renewed energy and determination after months of public debate about whether the merger would go ahead.

HP offered a single workout, Me, me, me, to every employee in UK. The programme was supported by an internal marketing campaign under the banner 'What about me?'

Engagement

Workout

Results

"When it comes to reinvigorating an organisation, The Mind Gym offers a solution that works."
Hugh Spalding, HR

In one month, over 800 people signed up and took part in the workout.

The views from those who came included:

84% said that they would apply what they learnt (1% disagreed)
80% said they would recommend it (3% disagreed)

The comments from participants, and these are just a few, included:

"Perfect for me at the current time."

"Made me realise that I am the only one stopping me."

"Fantastic insight - prompted me with just the right questions."

"It has given me hope to achieve what I really want to do."

"Just what I needed right now, many thanks."

"Actually motivated me more to do something, thank you!"