Podcast: The Connected Leadership Podcast

Jennifer Fondrevay known as the ‘MA Whisperer’, is Andy Lopata’s guest on this week’s Connected Leadership Podcast. Jennifer outlines the stages employees may face during a merger including grief, putting a strain on relationships and uncertainty of the future. She emphasizes the importance of connecting with the frontliners, listening to employees and valuing and respecting … Read more

Podcast: Changing the Narrative on Mergers and Acquisitions

“The payday is a lovely part. But don’t let that drive how you look for your partner, particularly if you want to leave a legacy worthwhile,” explains Jennifer Fondrevay. Jennifer has survived three major multibillion dollar acquisitions and is the author of Now What? A Survivor’s Guide for Thriving through Mergers and Acquisitions. In her … Read more

Podcast: How to Survive & Thrive Through M&A with Tim Hughes

Jennifer joins Timothy Hughes on #TimTalk to dive into mergers and acquisitions and how you can survive if you get caught up in one. In her book “Now What – A survivor’s guide for thriving through mergers and acquisitions” she talks about the fact that M&A happen, you can be going along nicely in your … Read more

Contributor: How to Align Life Sciences Teams After a Merger | Lattice

Jennifer was quoted in this Lattice article on aligning Life Sciences Teams following a merger. Innovation requires a culture of trust. Life sciences companies are built on innovation — and research shows that innovation takes trust, collaboration, and the sharing of ideas. Unfortunately, trust is often one of the first casualties of an M&A. “One of the … Read more

BLOG: Silk Road Technology: Mergers & Acquisitions: The Ultimate Guide for Your Organization’s Onboarding Experience

SilkRoad Technology just released “Mergers & Acquisitions: The Ultimate Guide for Your Organization’s Onboarding Experience“. I was honored to contribute to the effort, and in the guide, you’ll hear my thoughts on the human capital challenges in M&A. This guide explores: 1. The role of human resources during mergers and acquisitions2. Technology as a strategic … Read more