Moving your 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 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 organizations to drive organizational success.
Guiding boards into the future
With financial challenges, talent shortages, market consolidation and navigating an unprecedented environment, the pressures of being a non-profit 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 organizations to evaluate current practices and innovate. With nearly two decades of experience spanning operations, business growth, strategic planning, governance and board development, Forward Governance Consulting combines a neutral third-party perspective and governance best practice to help you turn ideas into action.
FGC has special expertise in non-profit healthcare and also works with many other sectors including education, cultural institutions, and social service providers among others. 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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Use WORDLE to boost your board’s performance!
WORDLE is not only a daily word game taking the world by storm and providing many a welcomed daily distraction, but it can also teach us some powerful lessons – including in the board room! There is always an opportunity to enhance the effectiveness of your board. Have fun with it!
The Board’s Role in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Healthcare boards have a critical role to play in improving diversity, equity, and inclusion across the industry. Directors have fiduciary obligations to oversee quality and strategy and within that context, they must also ensure board composition and culture support the organization’s DEI goals.
How Children’s Minnesota Makes DEI Efforts a Priority
Health care organizations across the nation are investing time, attention and dollars in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Leadership and board support are key to elevating strategic importance of diversity.