Moving your healthcare organization in one direction — FORWARD
Forward Governance Consulting offers a suite of board development advisory services to executive leadership teams and governing bodies of non-profit healthcare organizations to drive organizational success.
Forward Governance Consulting offers a suite of board development advisory services to executive leadership teams and governing bodies of non-profit healthcare organizations to drive organizational success.
Guiding healthcare boards into the future
With financial challenges, talent shortages, market consolidation and navigating an unprecedented environment, the pressures of being a healthcare leader can feel unbearable at times—unless you can lean on an experienced, trusted partner. Forward Governance Consulting is that partner.
Why choose Forward Governance Consulting?
The COVID-19 crisis is a testament to the need for healthcare systems to evaluate current practices and innovate. With nearly two decades of healthcare experience spanning operations, business growth, strategic planning, governance and board development, Forward Governance Consulting combines a neutral third-party perspective and industry best practice to help you turn ideas into action.
Let us partner with your team and help position your Board and executives to leverage governance and lead effectively in unprecedented times.

Momentum driven by custom services and solutions.
Your board brings together dynamic personalities with vast experience. FGC excels at identifying the unique DNA of your team to provide tailored services and solutions that help you offer cohesive vision and leadership for your organization.
Success, seven ways.
Our distinctive approach to maximizing your healthcare organization’s performance hinges on 7 Elements of Effectiveness. Backed by years of expertise in the industry, founder Laura Orr has identified key areas that can drive board effectiveness.

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FGC offers a complimentary consultation to learn more about the governance strength – or challenges – of your organization. There’s no commitment, just a chance to identify opportunities to leverage board governance as a strategic advantage.
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7 Elements of Board Effectiveness
In assessing the overall effectiveness of your board, consider these seven key elements to identify the strengths and opportunities unique to your organization and governing body.

The Socially Distant Board Room: Maximizing Virtual Governance
As it becomes clear the social distancing impact of COVID-19 will be sustained, now is the time to evaluate and enhance the virtual experience.

COVID-19 Lessons Learned
It’s an understatement to say that COVID-19 has posed challenges for the healthcare systems that serve communities across the United States. Find out what strategies are working as a result of the American Hospital Association’s Board Task Force.