Jennifer Fondrevay 
Middle managers are the Rodney Dangerfield of business. They get no respect. Despite the critical role middle managers play in translating leadership’s goals into plans frontline workers can understand, they are rarely involved in early strategy discussions. The tendency to exclude middle managers from the goal setting is particularly dangerous in mergers and acquisitions, where … Read more
Embrace change: it’s the key to not just surviving mergers and acquisitions but thriving and showing true leadership. In this episode, Jennifer joins Tony Martignetti to discuss the power of people in Mergers & Acquisitions. Discover the unexpected journey of an accidental entrepreneur, who transforms the daunting topic of M&A into a relatable, engaging conversation. Jennifer … Read more
While M&A deal volume normalized and progressively improved throughout 2023, for CEOs and boards, considerable uncertainty remains in today’s market….. There is a simple exercise I employ with companies pursuing a deal to address these questions and bring more certainty to the deal’s unknowns: a premortem analysis. Click here to learn how to implement my premortem exercise and its … Read more
Quick. Your company is about to be bought. Or merged. Or otherwise smashed together with a group of strangers. What’s your first thought? Jennifer talks with TJ Bennett and breaks down how companies can avoid the common pitfalls of mergers, acquisitions and large-scale transitions. Read the full transcript here.
Jennifer joined Russel Lolacher to talk about how to ease the pain of mergers and acquisitions. See the full transcript here. KEY TAKEAWAYS “Leaders need to be better prepared for what happens to people in times of change and uncertainty… You need to allow people to adapt to that, but you also need to prepare … Read more
Jennifer recently spoke with Ana Melikian, Ph.D., of Mindset Zone. They discuss the importance of drawing upon unique talents, directing effort wisely, and adopting an appropriate attitude. Ana emphasizes the need for mental fitness, and Jennifer reinforces how crucial it is to identify what one can control in uncertain environments. See the full piece at … Read more
She is often hailed as the M&A whisperer, while she playfully identifies herself as the next French Ambassador. A survivor of three multibillion-dollar acquisitions, Jennifer Fondrevay sheds light on how transitions don’t just change the business, it also changes the story for the people in it. She will shift your viewpoint on the inner workings of mergers … Read more
In this insightful episode, Anirvan Sen and Jennifer dive deep into the often-overlooked aspect of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) – organizational culture. Jennifer elucidates how the neglect of cultural assessment during the initial due diligence process can potentially unravel surprising challenges post-deal. By drawing parallels from her personal experiences, Jennifer narrates how her American B2B … Read more
It’s tempting to focus primarily on the transactional side of the deal; but there’s also an emotional journey post-acquisition that can impact success of the deal. Knowing what to look for can help you and your organization thrive despite the uncertainty and challenges of the transition. Thriving Through M&A starts at the top. Jennifer joins … Read more
