Session Focus: Building Belonging to Drive Retention and Value Realization

The human element remains the most pivotal yet challenging aspect in the dynamic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape. As HR Talent Development Leaders, our role transcends traditional boundaries, placing us at the heart of shaping the post-M&A integration experience. This interactive discussion will provide a platform for sharing insights, experiences, and innovative practices across industries. Together, we will dissect the symbiotic relationship between a sense of belonging, employee engagement, and the successful actualization of M&A value through peer coaching. Areas to Explore:

• The Impact of Belonging: Delve into how a sense of belonging influences employee retention and integration efficacy after M&A and the role HR leaders play in this dynamic.
• Peer Coaching Frameworks: Examine diverse peer coaching models effective in M&A contexts, focusing on strategies that promote connection, understanding, and a cohesive company culture.
• Implementation and Challenges: Collaboratively identify practical steps for instituting peer coaching initiatives, address common hurdles, and strategize on metrics to gauge their impact on engagement and retention.

This roundtable is more than a discussion; it's an opportunity to co-create a repository of best practices that can guide HR Talent Development Leaders in leveraging peer coaching to enhance M&A outcomes. Join us in this journey of discovery and innovation, where your experiences and ideas will help shape the future of HR practices in M&A scenarios. Recommended Pre-reading: 10 Practices for Acquired Employee Onboarding in M&A   ELE produces this Learning Circle: Reskilling Talent Development. ELE's Idea Exchange: Collaborate online with your peers.