Forward Programmes

Our leadership development programmes equip leaders to drive change responsibly. From emerging leaders to board members, each experience is tailored to the scale and context of leadership today.
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The Programmes

Forward Fellowship

  • For senior leaders driving organisational and systemic change

  • 14-months

  • Deep personal development journey with immersive retreats and world-class speakers, advisors and coaches

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Forward Exchange

  • For emerging leaders seeking new perspectives and personal growth

  • 6-months

  • Exchange places with leaders from other organisations and build trusted peer networks to prepare for bigger roles

Exchange brochure

Leading Through Disruption

  • For c-suite and board leaders seeking the accountability and wisdom of true peers

  • 9-months

  • Curated, invite-only circle offering shared accountability and the collective wisdom of experienced peers

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Bespoke Leadership Programmes

  • We design bespoke leadership programmes and interventions for an organisation's top leadership teams. They are built around your strategic ambitions and draw on our decade of experience developing thousands of senior leaders. 

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It’s not an exaggeration to say that my experience with the Forward Institute has transformed my outlook on the world.

David Morgan
COO, EasyJet

I have seen first-hand the value the Forward Institute brings to the Civil Service, both in developing exceptional leadership capability and in fostering collaboration across departments.

Paul Wyatt
Director General, UK Ministry of Defence

Which programme is right for you?

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Forward Fellowship

For
Senior leaders (C-suite -1 in private sector, SCS2 in government, C-suite in social sector)
Duration
14-months
Focus
Immersive leadership journey blending retreats, peer exchange, coaching, and live strategic projects
Key Outcomes
Greater capacity to lead organisational and systemic transformation, sharpened leadership identity, powerful cross-sector network

Forward Exchange

For
Emerging and high-potential leaders (e.g. Heads of function, Directors) seeking perspective and fresh insight
Duration
6-months
Focus
Leadership exchanges, immersive workshops, AI-powered reflection
Key Outcomes
Stronger self-awareness, trusted peer network, future-ready capabilities to navigate complexity and emerging technologies

Leading Through Disruption

For
C-suite and board leaders seeking the accountability and wisdom of true peers
Duration
9-months
Focus
Small curated peer groups, high-impact roundtables and deep reflective work
Key Outcomes
Peer accountability, a tight-knit group of senior leaders, clarity and courage to lead change and find opportunities in deep uncertainty

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