Mindtools acquires Kineo

Two well-known workplace learning brands are coming together. The management and leadership development company, Mindtools, has acquired the digital learning consultancy, Kineo, which was owned by City and Guilds.

What's behind the acquisition? How do these businesses complement each other? And what is the plan?

Shabnam Shahani, Mindtools and Kineo CEO, joins Learning News to discuss the acquistion.

We asked Shabnam: Why the acquisition of Kineo and why now?; How do the companies complement each other, where are the crossovers and where are the differences?; What will it mean for customers and plans for integration?; What are the critical success factors, where are the pressure points and what are the priorities to make the acquisition work?