A mergers and acquisitions (ÒM&AÓ) deal can be a transformational opportunity for an organizationÑopening up new product offerings and markets, filling talent gaps, improving operational performance, and more. Much of its potential, however, depends on senior leaders playing the right cards, before, during, and after the deal. Human Resource (ÒHRÓ) leaders can help them do that. DeloitteÕs newest book offers actionable steps (seven bets) leaders can take to help achieve the organizationÕs M&A objectives, as well as their personal career objectives.