Now, as the flourishing summer is just around the corner, we reflect on the incredible journey that the third generation of Ascend Accelerate, our graduate program, has done over the past year. Last August, they took their first stumbling steps into the world of consulting, and over the past months, the group has honed their skills, embraced challenges, and discovered their potential as management consultants. But perhaps most importantly – they have become a natural part of the Ascend family.  Keep on reading to get a deep-dive into this transformative year and the remarkable growth of our graduates.

We met with Lars Theobaldt, managing partner at Detecon – a German consultancy company with more than 1,100 consultants worldwide, specializing in digital transformations and Telecoms. Lars is currently responsible for the establishment and development of Detecon in the Nordics and has since 2020 been fostering the partnership between Ascend and Detecon.

Right before the pandemic struck, we decided to expand our office to twice its size. The objectives of the expansion were to build a stronger foundation for us to work together, invite customers, and create a meeting point where everyone feels welcome and inspired. Little did we know that the world was about to turn upside down.