The Future is Already Here

The consulting giant is restructuring its workforce, upskilling employees where possible but parting ways with those who cannot be rapidly reskilled for the AI-driven future. Their CEO put it bluntly: companies aren't seeing AI ROI because they're trying to apply it to how they operate today - they need to change mindsets and upskill employees. The hard truth? This isn't just an Accenture story—it's happening across every industry.

Here's what we know: Excel has always been the backbone of business productivity. But now, combining Excel proficiency with AI capabilities is becoming the new baseline. The professionals who can leverage AI to transform data analysis, automate workflows, and drive insights will be the ones leading their organizations forward.

At Ascendant, we're already helping teams bridge this gap—equipping professionals not just with Excel mastery, but with the AI-enhanced skills that make them indispensable in 2025 and beyond.

The question isn't whether your team needs AI training. It's whether you can afford to wait.