There will be an adjustment period from being the boss to operating inside a more structured environment. Open and honest communication with her bosses is the key. As always, there is a necessary balance. Getting used to a process, but one that is buffeted by more resources.
They raised the topic of what was it like when the acquisition was announced to the Hive Up staff? Some used it as a mechanism for leaving. Some see the cultures as different and not aligned with their career goals…This is natural and to be expected. Then there is the issue of integrating new people together and simply having the existing staff of the acquiring company joins the staff of Hive Up on projects and initiatives. All of these things have the potential to be a bit unsettling…