HBR Ascend: Learning Never Stops by Lawrence L. Iliscupides, RPm
By: Shiela Manalo
Tags: Learning And Development, Career Advice, Leadership, John Clements Consultants, Harvard

“With HBR Ascend, learning never stops, the only way is to ASCEND!”

Last October 10, 2019, I attended the FCC x MAP event, “Inspired Conversations: Nothing Left Unsaid,” at the Marriot Grand Ballroom. Together with Rachna Gaba, part-time consultant for John Clements Consultants, and Vasundhara Sawhney, senior editor of HBR Ascend, I was tasked to man the HBR Ascend and Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) booth at the career exposition at the Grand Ballroom foyer.

A lot of people, from high school students to working professionals, visited our booth — they seemed really interested in Harvard Business Publishing and HBR Ascend. Rachna and I explained the services HBP offers its clients, such as leadership development programs and executive coaching. Vasundhara, on the other hand, described what HBR Ascend is all about.

As we continued our conversations with visitors, we highly encouraged them to register and sign up for HBR Ascend. We further explained that, when they sign up with their e-mail addresses, they will get a 30-day free trial access to HBR Ascend, allowing them to experience learning the Harvard way! This truly sparked their interest — most of them immediately scanned the QR code and took note of the website for registration. It felt really fulfilling to see how they took value of what we deliver. Of course, we gave them small tokens for taking time to visit our booth.

Having manned the HBR Ascend and HBP booth was a great opportunity to network and connect with professionals from different industries. It was a superb learning experience as I applied the knowledge I acquired through the course of my work at John Clements.

Want to know more about HBR Ascend?

HBR Ascend is an online learning platform and companion for millennials, graduating students, and early-career professionals, who are in the process of building themselves. It provides first-hand practical advice with purpose, non-stop compelling content, tips from trusted industry leaders, research-based expertise, and engaging media formats. It was released on November 17, 2016 in India and is now starting to proliferate in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines. HBR Ascend provides evidence-based and experience-wise advice on the most critical areas for success, giving emphasis on soft skills, which can open a wide range of possibilities for faster career growth.

Since the corporate world is dynamically changing due to technological advancements, the ability to manage oneself and the people around you has become crucial. HBR Ascend can help young professionals improve their skills and widen their knowledge. More so, it offers clear, pragmatic information on how to become successful in the following categories:

Jobs and Careers — finding your next job or internship

Personal Growth — identifying the right career

Working Smarter

Managing and Leading — navigating the modern workplace

Being Happy at Work — maintaining work-life balance

Under these categories are thoughtfully curated articles, infographics, tools, podcasts, and videos that can address the unique needs of young professionals. Its short, timely, insightful, useful, and impactful content are great for long commutes, quick breaks at work, or just about whenever, wherever. It is perfect for everyday learning and helps you stay on track of #SteppingUpYourGame and being #HappyAtWork. Because with HBR Ascend, learning never stops, the only way is to ascend!