Ardent turns employees into owners by helping organizations transfer their institutional knowledge, business savvy and capacity to carry on the company’s legacy. As the founding partner of Ardent, Scot continues his personal mission: To develop the best possible team, give them the best possible tools … and get out of the way! He has led seven organizations throughout his career, and most recently successfully transitioned his international engineering firm to employee-ownership. Through Ardent, Scot brings proven experiences and processes by committing to three pillars of success: • Communication nurtures your team to think and act like owners • Empowerment gives them the tools to effect change like owners • Trusting with Confidence gives you the ability to focus on the important, not just the urgent.