Tools That Empower Insight and Action.

At Ascend, we believe the right tools unlock deeper understanding, better decisions, and more meaningful outcomes. That’s why we use a curated suite of validated assessments, diagnostics, and experiential platforms — all designed to generate insight and drive transformation.

Assessment & Feedback Instruments

Our assessment tools are grounded in science, customized for your context, and designed to spark meaningful growth for individuals and teams.

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Personal Development
Analysis (PDA)

A scientifically validated behavioral assessment that provides precise insight into an individual’s natural traits, motivators, and development areas. PDA is a powerful tool for talent acquisition, leadership development, and role fit analysis.

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Benchmark Games

Gamified assessments that combine engaging gameplay with behavioral science to profile candidates or employees. These interactive tools offer data-driven insights into decision-making styles, risk tolerance, and cognitive agility — all in a highly customized format.

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360 Feedback

A multi-rater feedback process that collects input from supervisors, peers, direct reports, and self-assessments to present a well-rounded view of individual strengths, development needs, and blind spots — helping leaders grow with intention.

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PULSIFI

An AI-powered platform that unifies psychometrics and people analytics to predict individual potential, performance, and culture fit. Pulsifi helps organizations make smarter decisions across hiring, development, and succession.

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Leadership Circle Profile
(LCP)

A globally recognized tool that integrates leadership competencies with underlying belief systems. The LCP provides deep insight into how leaders show up — and what might be holding them back — making it ideal for senior leadership development.

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Collective Leadership
Assessment

A unique diagnostic that explores the gap between an organization’s current collective leadership culture and its aspirational future. The output enables teams to align, reflect, and focus on what’s needed to evolve together.

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HiPo Identification
Frameworks

We support organizations in identifying high-potential talent and crafting development pathways that accelerate growth, motivation, and retention.

Diagnostics & Simulations

We believe learning and insight happen best when theory meets experience. Our diagnostic and simulation tools immerse individuals in real-life scenarios, offering practical insights that stick.

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BUSINESS SIMULATIONS

Customized simulations that mirror real-world challenges — from crisis management to strategic decision-making. Participants are assessed on how they think, lead, and respond in dynamic environments, making it an ideal tool for both assessment and development.

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ENGAGEMENT SURVEYS

Comprehensive tools that capture employees’ perceptions of their workplace, leadership, and culture. These surveys mark the starting point of a journey toward greater employee experience and organizational alignment

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COLLECTIVE TRANSFORMATION LABS

Facilitated, experience-rich sessions that bring together key stakeholders to explore and experiment with transformation strategies. These labs foster dialogue, innovation, and ownership — essential ingredients for successful change.

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VALUE WORKSHOPS

Whether uncovering core values or activating existing ones, our Value Workshops are thoughtfully curated to bring values to life. We help employees internalize and live their organization’s values naturally — creating cultural consistency and emotional connection.

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OSAC WORKSHOPS

These cross-functional workshops help teams translate high-level strategies into actionable roadmaps. Designed to ensure alignment and ownership, OSAC workshops create space for dialogue, co-creation, and strategic clarity.

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Workshop

Every tool we use is backed by global research, localized for cultural relevance, and integrated into the larger transformation journey. Whether you're seeking to build leadership capability, assess organizational culture, or map talent potential, our tools provide the clarity and confidence you need to take the next step forward.