Women in M&A: Influence and Decision Quality
M&A decisions are often made under time pressure and uncertainty, and draw on a range of professional perspectives.
Our study explores a central question: How do women on deal teams influence analysis, risk assessment and decision-making? And how are that influence, team dynamics and the quality of decisions connected?
Share your experience and help build a nuanced picture of what happens in practice.
The survey takes about 10 minutes. Please answer with a specific transaction in mind that was completed within the past three years.
Why take part?
Make your experience of a specific transaction part of the study.
Help us explore how influence and team dynamics shape decision-making in M&A.
Help bring greater attention to the role of women and the value of diverse perspectives on M&A teams.
Who is the study for?
The study is specifically for women and men with direct experience of M&A transactions. This includes internal team members and external advisors who have regularly contributed to analyses, discussions or decisions.
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We bring different perspectives together and connect M&A practice with research. In her day-to-day M&A work, Dr. Julia Kupzowa sees how important thorough analysis and sound decision-making are to complex transactions. Dr. Mai Anh Dao is an M&A tech entrepreneur and strategy researcher who deals with the human and strategic sides of M&A. We share a commitment to bringing scientific findings and practical experience together. If you have any questions about the study, we’d be happy to hear from you.
