Developing an Organisational Culture to be proud of

Leadership should not be a solitary act. Leaders need to surround themselves with people who will challenge their ideas, point out their shortcomings, and tell it like it is. To be an effective unit, the management needs to ensure that honest opinions and information reach them. Get your people to bother you by bothering them. […]
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Learnings from a Leader

The Harvard Business Review has recently called forth for more leaders to step out of the cloaks of the regular 9 to 5 rigmarole. Urging youngsters onto a path of self-discovery and social innovation, the acclaimed journal states that NOW is the time to clarify and refine leadership vision for future generations of inspired industrialists. […]
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The Member Diaries – Chronicles of a journey into the land of entrepreneurial excellence

Being a member of one of the ASCENT Trust Groups is such a unique experience that it can be best summed up by the individuals members themselves. At 36, Anand Baldawa is heading his family business at Seeba Group, manufacturers and exporters of Stainless kitchenware, houseware and gifting items. Reminiscing upon the day that was […]
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Advocacy v/s Advertising

Manak Singh, Chief Evangelist, ASCENT Be known for WHY you started your venture and not just the venture you started. Entrepreneurs are the custodians of a belief – in an opportunity or purpose. But soon enough we get consumed by the activity of executing the idea or realising the opportunity, the features of our products/services, […]
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The Power of the Collective

An Entrepreneur’s Journey from having ‘naught’ to having a LOT with the Power of the Collective History lies replete with examples of great achievements that the power of collective action can bring about, be it building cities, transforming entire societies or even changing the course of history itself! Research on the ‘power of collective for […]
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Going through the Glass roof

The journey of an Entrepreneur Being an entrepreneur is easier said than done, especially today when there are new businesses cropping up each day and every hour growing the struggle by leaps and bounds. Being an entrepreneur leaves you with many crossroads to choose from; be it following the traditional rules of building a brand […]
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Trust group Member Diaries

I am the Change. At ASCENT, it’s all about harnessing the Power of the Collective, and Trust Group members Manisha Sangani and Khushal Gala echo the sentiment wholeheartedly. As members of ASCENT Trust Group aptly titled ‘Eagles,’ these two high achieving individuals recount their early days at ASCENT and their journey so far. In Togetherness […]
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5 Pivots by an Entrepreneur

There are two distinct categorisations even within the realm of ‘entrepreneurs’ globally. There are the flamboyant risk takers and then there are the relatively safe players. However, both have to embrace the ‘pivot’ or the policy of change, almost overhauling the enterprise onto an absolutely new path. Pivoting is considered essential for any entrepreneur to […]
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The Art and Science of Facilitation of ASCENT Trust Groups for entrepreneurial enterprises

ASCENT Trust Groups have been specifically created to usher in a new and truly dynamic culture that supports entrepreneurial value systems. To urge ambitious entrepreneurs to go that extra mile, ASCENT provides dedicated forums to successfully leverage key insights derived from collective experience. These insights can drive existing entrepreneurs to scale-up their businesses by design. […]
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A circle of trust to scale-up enterprises

As you are engaged in your entrepreneurial commitments, how about the ability to tap into a group of 10-12 fellow business owners who can offer you direction based on their experiences? The Trust Group concept of ASCENT is one such format where you can draw from the expertise of non-competing diverse entrepreneurs at similar stage […]
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