This book contain papers 13 papers on enhancing inter-firm networks, including by intervening in mergers and acquisitions and developing strategic alliances and partnerships. The following papers are included: "Introduction" (Anthony F. Buono); "Making Mergers and Acquisitions Work: A Guide to Consulting Interventions" (Mitchell Lee Marks); "Teaching to the Issue: Human Resource Intervention in Mergers and Acquisitions" (Vicki Van Steenberg LaFarge, Aaron J. Nurick, Ellen Leiter, Anthony F. Buono); "Forging a Postmerger Identity: Tough Work in the Executive Suite" (James W. Fairfield-Sonn); "What 'Due Diligence' Really Means: Intangible Capital and Organizational Reality" (Judith A. Gebhardt); "Knowledge Transfer and Organizational Learning in Strategic Alliances" (Daniele Chauvel, Nicolas Rolland, Charles Despres); "Complex Learning Partnerships: Creating the Connections in International Alliances" (Iris Berdrow); "Dynamic Competition and Development of New Competencies: The Case of the Internet Consulting Industry" (Valerie Claude-Gaudillat, Bertrand V. Quelin); "Reflexive Development of Interfirm Networks: The Role of Managers and Consultants" (Joerg-Sydow, Arnold Windeler); "Building Effective Innovation Networks: Enhancing Cooperation in Public-Private Partnerships" (Eric Davoine); "Corporate Venturing: Is an Acquisitive Strategy a Sustainable Pattern of R&D Externalization?" (Michel Ferrary); "Creating a Collaborative Community of Management Consultants" (Janice Twombly, Jeffrey Shuman); and "Building Sustainable Networks: An Action Research Strategy for Management Consultants" (Marilyn E. Harris, Guilan Wang). Most papers include substantial bibliographies. (MN)