I don't know, a lot of acquisitions are left alone for 2-3 years. In my experience that doesn't work, and instead just delays the real integration for 2-3 years. Often times while having a less valuable property, 2-3 years later on.
The real genius is, accurately evaluating if the teams are able to be left alone, with autonomy. And then moving on that accurate evaluation with quickness, and efficiency.
If that's leave them alone, then integrate them with HR/etc, and let them be autonomous. If that's integrate fast, and heavy, then immediately start having regular working meetings with teams in other locations to limit the little brother syndrome of acquisitions.
But getting the path right, is the genius in my view. It isn't as simple as always leaving the teams alone.
The real genius is, accurately evaluating if the teams are able to be left alone, with autonomy. And then moving on that accurate evaluation with quickness, and efficiency.
If that's leave them alone, then integrate them with HR/etc, and let them be autonomous. If that's integrate fast, and heavy, then immediately start having regular working meetings with teams in other locations to limit the little brother syndrome of acquisitions.
But getting the path right, is the genius in my view. It isn't as simple as always leaving the teams alone.