Now What? A Survivors Guide

Jennifer Fondrevay's "Now What?" offers a refreshingly human-centered perspective on mergers and acquisitions, drawing from her experience surviving three multibillion-dollar acquisitions as a Fortune 500 executive. 

Based on interviews with M&A survivors and practitioners the book identifies post-merger character types, from "the opportunist" to "the ostrich". and explains the emotional stages that employees experience. Fondrevay blends humor with drama, making the treacherous M&A journey relatable and actionable Amazon. Her practical, straight-talking advice works for both acquirers and acquired.

Her insider viewpoint reveals what executives overlook: the emotional toll on employees navigating denial, fear, and anxiety during transitions.

My bottom line: ignoring the cultural impact of M&A is likely to doom your deal.