Elevate

Elevate offers a platform to transform and accelerate the careers of early professionals. Develop skills and behaviors to be successful such as communication skills, decision making skills, situation handling, and influencing a team

  • Business growth through relationships and access to Ascend’s networks and Fortune 500 global executives

  • Talent acquisition, talent development and retention utilizing Ascend’s networks and leadership programs

  • Diversity enhancement through partnerships with Employee Resources Groups (ERGs) and utilization of Ascend’s programs, executive networks and best practices

  • Deeper understanding of the differences between and the importance of bridging Pan-Asian and western business cultures

  • Recognition from community and workforce for proactive leadership in supporting Pan-Asians

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About the Program

Target Participants

  • Early career professionals in global organizations who are looking to take their careers to the next level

Program Duration

50 minutes of each episode

Delivery Method

  • Live, through webinars powered by Zoom

  • Live, in-person sessions at sponsor's corporate facility

Influence Without Authority

Getting things done across multiple functions

  • Communicate expectations and document deliverables clearly

  • Influence is the ability to get work done with and through others

Securing Credit and Recognition

Working hard is not enough

  • Build trusted relationships with managements

  • Secure buy-in from stakeholders

Working From Home

How to stay relevant while working from afar

  • Prioritize responsibilities among work, family and personal time

  • Working from home takes extra effort to build relationships

Managing Cross-Functional Teams

  • Learn how to manage communities and employees that do not report to themselves

  • Understand how to direct diverse interests, priorities, and goals

How to find your voice

Juggling Conflicting Priorities

  • For high stakes presentations, pre-meeting preparation is essential assignment

  • When given key assignments, ensure clear understanding of your priorities

Who do you serve?

Give to Gain Respect

It’s a two way street

  • Personal respect is earned by how you treat other people

  • Every interaction is a relationship and respect-building opportunity

Benefits for Participants

  • Elevate sessions are eligible for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit

  • Learn from present business scenarios and issues that early career professional face and gain actionable advice on addressing these issues

Benefits for Sponsors

  • Develop and retain top early professionals

  • Provide visibility to the employees that your organization / company wants to help nurture their potential

  • Obtain the opportunity for Ascend to offer training for you to host your own session

  • Help early career professionals become successful in their organization

  • Understand and become aware of cultural sensitivities