1. Group Task
What do you consider to be THE 5 MOST CHALLENGING ASPECTS OF LEADING A MERGED COLLEGE?

2. Noreen Williamson Deputy Principal Gower College Swansea

3. Ian Dickson Vice Principal Deeside College

5. Key Issues – Pre-merger
Planning
Consultation
Merger Type
Governance arrangements
College identity/branding
Senior postholders

6. Key Issues – Post-merger
Management structure
Communications
Cultures
Provision
Systems/policies/procedures
Contracts
Data

7. Specific Challenges Learner focus/involvement Managing expectations
Achieving efficiencies
Addressing duplication
Logistics/locations
Improving quality