Radically transform the way people think and work.
Our vision is to
We Create Penny Drop Moments
Acend is a product and innovation consulting company.
We believe that transformation is a constant, and we strive to help our clients with theirs, no matter where they are on that journey.
How we deliver our Value Propositions
Through 3 propositions:
Better thinking, Better teams, Better products = Better outcomes
We take a principle-based approach to transformations, centred on three core principles:
Deliver customer value early and iterate with fast feedback
Focus on the flow of work from idea to outcome
Adopt a discovery mindset
We will help you adopt a principled-based approach to your work.
Applying our principles to our propositions
Acend Principles
Acend Propositions
How?
Did you know?
95%
of new products miss their mark
-Clayton Christenson
75%
of cross-functional teams fail to meet objectives
-Harvard Business Review
70%
of transformations fail due to neglecting crucial mindset and behavior shifts needed for lasting change.
-Mckinsey
Common struggles in business - and how Acend can help you succeed
Many businesses struggle because they overlook critical factors: understanding customer needs, building high-performing teams, and embracing a growth mindset. Acend can help you address these challenges head on to drive meaningful and lasting change.
Meet Our Team
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David Meighan
Founder and Chief Football Fan
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Kyle Cahill
Founder and Chief Rugby Pundit
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Gina Bradbury
Senior Product Education Specialist and Chief Globe-Trotter
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Andrew Rushton
Senior Agile Coach and Foreign Affairs Correspondent
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Scott Blanc
Senior Agile Coach and Chief Fitness Guru
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Andy Smith
Senior Business & Technology Transformation Consultant and Foodie
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Simeon Herbert
Senior Product Delivery Lead, and Flow Guru
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Liam Mchugh
Senior Product Coach and Chief Mountain Biker
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Serena Tan
Senior Agile and Product Coach and live music enthusiast
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Lauren Gilmore
UX Designer and Chief Net Navigator
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Antonia Landi
Senior Product Operations Consultant and Chief Feline Inspector
Client Stories
“I engaged David Meighan of Acend to spearhead the transformation of content practices at Novartis, focusing on people, processes, governance, and technology. Our main goal was to instill a product-centric culture, shifting from rigid budget and timeline expectations to an agile approach centered on rapid value realization. David and Kyle's expertise, marked by their energy and immediate impact, proved invaluable in rescuing a critical program and instilling product management proficiency, making them highly recommended for any product transformation project.”
Balvinder Dhillon
Vice President and Global Head at Novartis
Problem statement:
The program had been working for two years with zero deliveries
Outcome:
12 weeks after Acend arrived, MVP was live
4 years later, this is how Novartis run product teams
Immediate impact on a product-centric culture shift
“Collaborating with Acend has been a transformative journey for our product team. Their expertise in process optimization is already producing impressive results. Acend's tailored solutions, dedication, and collaborative approach have created a positive and productive environment, leading to noticeable improvements in our productivity, and we're excited about achieving even more together.”
Sule Pasin Hogburn
Senior Product Owner at Gilead Sciences
Problem statement:
Time to market was slow
Outcome:
Increase time to market by 25%
Saving the organisation $750k
“The Product Mastery Pathway is a program I am excited to be a part of. As someone entering as an industry expert but a novice Product Owner, this program has provided me with a safe space to learn and grow. David has fostered an environment within the cohort for open and honest discussions, allowing us to share experiences, questions, and growing pains. He makes the concepts engaging with easily digestible PowerPoint content and videos, and provides ample time in the sessions to practice and demonstrate concepts using our real-life examples. This program has given me more confidence as a new Product Owner, reassuring me that I am not alone in facing certain challenges. The cohort consists of a handful of Product Owners with varying levels of experience, and everyone is benefiting and learning. With that in mind, I highly recommend expanding this training to all MarTech Product Owners to supplement the support we already have in place.”
Cailin Kelly
Product owner, Novartis US
In locations that work for you!
Europe
USA
Middle East
Experience & Success:
Our Impressive Track Record Speaks for Itself
With years of experience in consulting for large multinationals, we have successfully completed numerous projects, delivering exceptional results.
25%
Increase time to market by
750k
Saving the organisation
Inquiries
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