Service 06 / 06
France – North America Integration
Differences in business culture between France and North America are a common reason partnerships fail. Our dual culture lets us bridge the gap between your teams, your processes and your leadership, so the integration works day to day.
The context
Two working cultures, one project
Attitudes to hierarchy, decision-making, formality, pace: French and North American teams don't work the same way. Ignoring these differences leads to misunderstandings, delays and sometimes departures.
- 01
Misunderstandings
A "yes" doesn't always mean the same thing on both sides of the Atlantic.
- 02
Incompatible processes
Different tools, KPIs and approval workflows slow decisions down.
- 03
Distance and time zones
A six-to-nine-hour gap shrinks the shared working day.
How we help
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Organizational assessment
We meet the teams on both sides to understand how they work and where the friction is.
02
Cultural integration
We prepare your teams for the other country's practices: management, negotiation, decision-making, written and spoken communication.
03
Systems alignment
We align processes, tools and KPIs across sites.
04
Communication protocols
We define clear working rules with you: languages, meetings, time zones, approval workflows.
05
Executive support
We advise leadership through integration, acquisition or launch phases.
What you get
- An assessment of friction points
- Team preparation sessions
- Shared working rules
- A process alignment plan
- Follow-up with leadership
Who is it for?
Transatlantic groups
With sites in France and North America.
Companies making an acquisition
Buying or merging with a company on the other side of the Atlantic.
Cross-border project teams
Who must deliver together despite the distance.
- Years of Experience
- 40+
- Successful Supply Chain Partnerships
- 11
- Candidates Placed
- 20+
- Countries Served
- 15+
Who you work with
A partner who knows both sides of the Atlantic
M2I was founded in 1983 by Jean-Jacques Monge. For more than 40 years, he has supported industrial companies between France and North America: market entry, partnerships, supply, hiring. Every project is followed at each step, in English and in French.
Jean-Jacques Monge
Founder and President of M2I
How we work
01
First call
A call to understand your project, your constraints and your timeline. No commitment.
02
Assessment
Review of your situation and target market, identification of the right contacts and the risks.
03
Action plan
A concrete roadmap: steps, contacts, budget and timeline.
04
On-the-ground support
We stay with you during execution, in France and in North America.
They Trusted Us
Frequently asked questions
Do you work in English?+
Yes, we work in both English and French.
Which countries do you cover?+
Mainly France, the United States and Canada, and more broadly over 15 countries.
Do you work on site?+
Yes, in France and in North America, alongside remote work.
How long does an engagement last?+
From a few weeks for an assessment to several months for a full integration.
Our other services
- 01Entering the French Aerospace MarketMarket analysis, strategy and first introductions
- 02Finding an Industrial Partner in FranceReliable subcontractors and suppliers in France
- 03Aerospace Regulatory ComplianceCustomer requirements, files and qualification
- 04Aerospace Supply Chain OptimizationLead times, costs, quality and material supply
- 05Machining and Manufacturing in FrancePrecision machining, engineering, site setup
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