Ian Burk, EVP of integration at Upland Software (NASDAQ: UPLD) The importance of integration has never been more prevalent. And standing up a dedicated function to oversee integration is becoming more of a necessity as a company grows more prominent.  Having an integration management office (IMO) might be a good fit for your company. But how do you stand up to such a function?  In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Ian Burk, EVP of integration at Upland Software, talks about how to stand up an IMO.  You will also learn: -What is the primary role of an integration management office -The actual steps in standing up an IMO -How to build playbooks  -Best practices during integration  -The importance of executive sponsorship To join our network of M&A practitioners and sign up for our newsletter, go to mascience.com.