Elevate Governance, Operational Efficiency, and Growth Readiness
The ASCEND Assessment Framework, engineered by Ascend Edge Capital in collaboration with Strathmore University, delivers a rigorous, data-driven roadmap to unlock sustainable success for organisations across Africa and beyond.
We pinpoint strengths, uncover gaps, and prescribe actionable interventions to build resilient, high-performing organisations.
Why the ASCEND Framework Matters
Organisations that excel in governance, operational discipline, and innovation consistently outperform their peers. Our proprietary methodology empowers leaders to:
Benchmark Performance
Benchmark your organisation against local and global best practices to outperform peers on revenue growth and impact metrics.
Prioritise Initiatives
Our methodology empowers leaders to prioritise initiatives that generate the highest return on effort and drive sustainable success.
Secure Confidence
Secure board, donor, and investor confidence through credible, third-party certification that signals excellence to stakeholders.
Our Four Customisable Assessment Pillars
Our holistic assessment is built on four interconnected pillars, providing a 360-degree view of your organisation’s readiness for growth.
Strategic Foundation
Ensuring your mission, structure, and strategy are aligned for success.
Purpose & Values Alignment: We ensure mission coherence, core values articulation, and authentic culture stewardship.
Governance Structure: We evaluate board composition, accountability mechanisms, and policy frameworks for optimal oversight.
Strategic Planning Discipline: We test the robustness of your long-term plans, scenario analyses, and performance scorecards.
Operational Excellence
Building the engine for efficient and risk-mitigated execution.
Talent & Leadership: We review recruitment pipelines, competency frameworks, and succession planning to build a future-ready team.
Financial Management: We assess budgeting rigour, liquidity safeguards, and audit readiness to ensure financial resilience.
Process & Systems: We audit workflows, digital maturity, and data governance to boost efficiency and mitigate operational risks.
Growth & Innovation
Catalysing the ideas and systems that drive future value.
Product/Program Design: We gauge the relevance, scalability, and client/user satisfaction loops of your core offerings.
Innovation Ecosystem: We examine R&D investments, idea-to-launch cadence, and intellectual-property stewardship.
Sustainability & Impact: We measure triple-bottom-line outcomes and ensure your operations align with key SDGs.
Strategic Partnerships
Leveraging your network to amplify influence and mobilise resources.
Alliance Mapping: We profile current and potential collaborators across sectors to unlock synergistic opportunities.
Resource Mobilisation: We appraise fundraising strategies, investor relations, and blended-finance fluency to fuel your growth.
Advocacy & Influence: We review policy-engagement plans and thought-leadership output to solidify your market position.
A Seamless Path from Insight to Impact
Our four-step engagement process is designed to be efficient, insightful, and transformative, guiding you from diagnosis to certified excellence.
Step 1: Digital Diagnosis
Complete a guided self-assessment online or schedule on-site visits with our Strathmore-certified assessors. Upload all supporting documents through our secure, GDPR-compliant portal.
Step 2: Insightful Gap Analysis
Our AI-powered dashboards benchmark your performance against sector peers and global standards. Detailed heat maps instantly highlight priority areas for remediation and growth.
Step 3: Tailored Interventions
Our multidisciplinary consultants craft a concrete action plan, covering everything from governance reforms and process re-engineering to fundraising strategies and innovation sprints.
Step 4: Implementation & Certification
We provide continuous support to ensure your action plan is executed on time and on budget. Upon successful implementation, your organisation receives a prestigious Strathmore University co-branded certification, signalling excellence to all stakeholders.
Backed by a Multidisciplinary Team of Experts
Your success is supported by a team of proven leaders. Our experts include former board chairs, ex-CFOs skilled in IFRS, fundraising strategists with a USD2 billion+ collective track record, design-thinking coaches from top accelerators, and ex-management consultants who have shaped market-entry plans across 15+ countries.
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Team of Proven Experts
Upon completion, you receive a comprehensive package designed for action:
An executive summary with a clear scorecard across the four pillars.
Drill-down analytics on over 30 sub-dimensions.
An action-oriented remediation roadmap with timelines, KPIs, and resource estimates.
A board-ready presentation deck to secure approval and funding.
A six-month post-assessment check-in and re-scoring to track progress.
What Sets Ascend Edge Capital Apart?
We combine academic rigour with real-world expertise to deliver unparalleled value.
Academic-Industry Alliance
Our joint development with Strathmore University injects academic rigour and proven, real-world practicality into every assessment.
Certified Expertise
Assessments are performed by seasoned practitioners in governance, finance, fundraising, strategy, and business modeling.
Tech-Human Synergy
We combine powerful automated analytics with the nuanced judgment of expert assessors, driving both precision and efficiency.
Pan-African Footprint
Our framework is designed for the complex regulatory and market landscapes across Africa, while maintaining global comparability.
Tailored for Leaders Across Sectors
Our framework is robust and flexible, designed to create value for a diverse range of organisations.
Corporations: Aiming to institutionalise world-class governance and unlock new levels of operational excellence.
Family-Owned Businesses: Seeking professionalisation and sustainable growth while preserving a unique family legacy.
NGOs & Social Enterprises: Looking to build donor confidence, prove impact, and achieve greater program scalability.
Public-Sector Entities: Needing transparent, results-oriented management frameworks to better serve their communities.
Ready to Elevate Your Organisation?
Take the first step towards building a more resilient, efficient, and growth-ready organisation. Our process is simple and transparent.
Book a Discovery Call: We’ll work with you to identify your goals, timeline, and scope.
Sign Engagement Agreement: We formalize deliverables and confidentiality terms.
Launch Assessment: You receive platform access within 3 business days to begin the journey.
Implement Interventions: Leverage our blended team for hands-on execution support.
Obtain Certification: Showcase your improved maturity level to boards, investors, and donors.
Contact us
Nairobi Office
Wood Avenue Park Apartments, 7th Floor, Suite No.F3, Wood Avenue Road, Kilimani
+254-700-000-000
info@ascendedgecapital.com