Forward Institute

The Forward Institute is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting responsible leadership across the private, public and social sectors. They believe that a world better led is one driven by leaders who are not only skilled but also demonstrate courage, honesty, and a commitment to long-term sustainability and equity. To achieve their mission, they offer a variety of services including a flagship 16-month leadership development programme for senior leaders, an experiential six-month Exchange programme, and a bespoke advisory practice that supports CEOs and leadership teams in transforming their organisations.

The Forward Institute also conducts research in areas such as trustworthy leadership, character and responsible leadership in business, and responsible leadership as a movement. This research is used to inform their programmes and to advance the conversation on responsible leadership globally. They are committed to creating a world where responsible leadership is the only leadership, partnering with a network of over 900 leaders to accelerate the shift towards a more sustainable and just future.

The Forward Institute offers a hybrid work environment, enabling employees to work both remotely and from the office. The company prioritizes flexibility and empowers staff to manage their work schedule, enabling them to strike a healthy work-life balance.

The Forward Institute offers a comprehensive package of employee benefits including a generous pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing benefits, and travel and white goods loans. They also provide extensive training and development opportunities, with a focus on developing talent internally.

The Forward Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the shift to a future where people and planet thrive. They partner with senior leaders across the private, public, and social sectors to develop responsible leadership, support organizational change, and build a movement for a better world. Their mission is to make responsible leadership the only leadership.

Forward Institute promotes a culture of pragmatic idealism, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and challenged. They prioritize action over rhetoric, encouraging a "test and explore" attitude while remaining grounded in reality. Their core values of care, inclusivity, and challenging assumptions shape their interactions with partners and employees, creating an environment that champions innovation, learning, and impact.

Forward Institute promotes diversity, equity and inclusion through a commitment to diverse representation in their team, active engagement with minority ethnic communities, and a focus on ensuring all voices are heard in their decision-making processes. This is evident through initiatives such as the Ethnic Minority Forum, a focus on equitable pay practices, and a strong emphasis on distributed leadership models that empower a diverse range of staff to take ownership of projects and initiatives.