to help solve problems with us as part of the equation , in terms of the value-drivers of the programme . As we think about the organisations we ' ve partnered with in the past and with whom we continue to partner , like EY , you will see this as a common theme .” Scott Beltran , a Senior Partner at EY , explains how partnership helps to overcome the familiar headaches associated with M & A : “ EY and Moody ’ s have worked together to develop an Integration Factory that can quickly integrate these acquisitions . The team is developed to be nimble , to expand and contract as needed while bringing together both institutional knowledge of
Moody ’ s and the process , communication , training , and technical skills needed at the right time , as efficiently as possible .
“ We constantly measure success against predefined goals and objectives specific to each programme . As it relates to the Integration Factory , we leverage a standard project plan across four predefined phases to monitor execution . At the end of each phase , we conduct a review of project status and risks and develop mitigation strategies where needed .
“ In addition , we conduct weekly operational checkpoints across our stakeholder groups to communicate status , upcoming activities