63: Human Side of M&A Deals | Jennifer Fondrevay

Did you know that 80% of mergers and acquisitions fail? An often overlooked yet critical aspect of M&A deals and transitions is the people factor. Jennifer Fondrevay, Founder of Day1 Ready, advises senior executives on how to plan for expected challenges. Listen in as Laurie Barkman talks with Jennifer about the emotional aspect of business transition, and how those emotions come into play for a newly merged organization. If you’re anticipating a company transition in your future, listen in to learn more about how strategies around the human factor can drive greater success in M&A deals.   Listen in to learn more about: What to anticipate from your workforce when you announce an M&A deal Three key things to consider when buying or selling a business Benefits of a human capital-centric approach to M&A How to build confidence and synergy among different parties involved during a transition   Show Links: Jennifer Fondrevay on LinkedIn Harvard Business Review article Fast Company article Laurie Barkman on LinkedIn Podcast website: SuccessionStories.com   About: The Succession Stories podcast is hosted by Laurie Barkman, Founder of SmallDotBig. We’ll help you maximize business value, plan your exit transition, and get rewarded for all of your hard work by finding the right buyer. Visit https://smalldotbig.com for more value building resources and subscribe to our newsletter!