Jennifer J. Fondrevay
Founder and Chief Humanity Officer of Day1 Ready™; Expert in Mergers and Acquisitions
Biography
Jennifer J. Fondrevay is the Founder of Day1 Ready™, a consultancy that advises forward-thinking business leaders, owners, and C-Suite executives on how to prepare for the human capital challenges of M&A. As a Fortune 500 C-Suite “survivor” of three multibillion-dollar acquisitions, Jennifer has been on all sides of the deal equation. She saw countless growth strategies fail due to a workforce that couldn’t pivot and adapt as quickly as leadership anticipated. When her Harvard Business Review (HBR) article “After a Merger, Don’t Let “Us vs. Them” Thinking Ruin the Company” went viral, Jennifer recognized the power and interest in a human-centric approach to business transformation, where employees are at the heart of the change. She shares her expertise as a contributor to: Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Thrive Global, American Marketing Association, Middle Market Growth; and as a frequent podcast guest and keynote speaker for HR conferences, associations, and Fortune 500 companies.
Speech Topics
Eliminate and Uncertain Future: Know What Makes You Valuable
• Top three leadership traits required to lead teams through change and uncertainty. • Tactics for frontline leaders to motivate their teams and maintain productivity, while creating an encouraging employee experience. • Techniques to navigate the emotions brought on by massive change and disruption. • Insights on behavior and personality changes that emerge when fear is the operative emotion. • A “survive and thrive” game plan to cultivate the right mindset when the metrics for success keep changing
Creating an Exceptional Employee Experience Through Good and Bad Times
How a company recruits, on-boards and attracts star employees impacts a company’s greatest asset – it’s talent pool. Whether the company is prospering or gripped by disruption, investing in the employee experience from the very beginning creates committed employees who are willing to navigate the new normal of constant change. Jennifer shares insights from her two-year research of M&A that identifies how to: optimize each employee touch point through transition, offset “us versus them thinking” and establish a communication cadence that engages your workforce throughout the journey. Learning Objectives: • How to attract, engage and retain employees by maximizing key touchpoints through their employment journey. • The key touch points to leverage to gain employee commitment. • Turning employees into your brand advocates, even when they leave.
Managing Through Disruption: Navigating, SUrviving, and Thriving Through Constant Corporate Change
Taking the lessons learned from her two-year research on the disruptive impact of mergers and acquisitions, Jennifer distills her key strategies on how an organization can navigate and thrive during any transition. From a leadership change to a company relocation to digital transformation, transitions have key challenges in common. Jennifer shows how understanding the people piece to overcoming the obstacles while respecting the unique aspects of each company, are the building blocks for converting the fear of change into an opportunity to grow. Learning Objectives: • From M&A to digital transformation, organizational transitions have key challenges in common. • People can be your company’s greatest asset if you put them at the heart of the change rather than the sidelines. • Helping your teams navigate the stages of transition and the “cast of change” characters can mitigate the fears of transition while yielding bottom line •benefits.
Now What? A Survivor's Guide for Thriving Through Mergers & Acquisitions
Going through a Merger or Acquisition can cause massive disruption for the workforce, leaving people feeling confused and discouraged. There are advantages to be had in any organization transition, even M&A, if you change your perspective. It’s not how you look but where. The people can be a company’s greatest asset if you put them at the heart of the change rather than the sidelines. Paying more than lip service to managing disruption by helping your teams navigate the grief stages of acquisition and the “cast of change” characters, can mitigate the fears of transition while yielding bottom line benefits. Learning Objectives: • Anticipate what’s coming when a deal is on the horizon or right at your door • Recognize the grief stages of acquisition and learn how to navigate each one • Identify the “cast of change” characters (e.g., the Former Rock Star) and engage them • Cultivate the right mindset, collaborate with the “other side” and find your niche to succeed
Quit Pivoting: Focus on Your Value, Not the Change
The Reality: Organizations are drowning in disruption without a playbook. The seemingly constant change and uncertainty is sapping people of energy. Leaders feel ill-equipped and exhausted from having to adapt, while employees question what will matter when the dust settles. If the dust ever will settle. The Solution: Stop wasting precious energy reacting with every change. The answer lies in focusing on what you can control and getting clear on the value you offer. Using her proven Three Rings of Value™ framework, Jennifer teaches leaders how to anchor themselves and their teams in their distinctive contributions rather than burning out from pivoting. Just as Jennifer learned when a CEO famously called her "an exotic bird in mergers and acquisitions," when you understand the unique contributions you can make—the value you bring to any situation—you can know, own and show your value with confidence. Who Benefits: Leaders tired of reactive leadership who want to anchor their teams with confident, forward-focused leadership For leaders navigating ongoing change and uncertainty
Shine On: Show Your Value When Everything Changes
The Reality: When deals are announced, people at every level naturally wonder what will be valued in the new organization. Even top performers question whether their contributions will still matter when everything around them is shifting. The Solution: Using her proven Three Rings of Value™ framework, Jennifer shows leaders what to expect during times of transition. Through her entertaining uncertainty roadmap—complete with Spotify playlists and characters like the Former Rock Star—Jennifer prepares leaders for what's ahead by focusing on what they can control: their Talent, Effort, and Attitude. From the C-suite to the frontline, leaders learn what's required to maintain their impact and continue thriving through inevitable change. Who Benefits: Leaders at all levels who want to maintain their influence and continue driving results during M&A transitions. For Leaders navigating a merger or acquisition
Videos
Testimonials
"“Still talking about Jennifer’s presentation…Right message, right messenger, right impact, at the right time.”"
"“Jennifer’s point, ‘Both parties need to bring the best of themselves to the union’ was so thought-provoking and powerful. It’s how we will succeed.”"
"“Jennifer shaped how we think about people and culture. We combined the best of both teams and retained critical talent with her help.”"
"“Jennifer’s impact is powerful. Her approach is the perfect balance of empathy, charm and action-oriented guidance. Our team still references her frameworks.”"
"“Jennifer was engaging, thought-provoking and provided fantastic examples and action items to elevate anyone’s thinking during uncertain times.”"
"“Jennifer provided clear paths to personal and institutional success. It’s so foundational. I really appreciated the message regarding moving forward.”"
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