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RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
This research by the Forward Institute investigates how scaling early-growth stage tech companies at times of hypergrowth impact their leaders’ ability to act responsibly.
We partner with leading academics, regulators and other influencers to use research as a catalyst to impact the wider world. Our recent research focuses on three areas: trustworthy leadership, character and responsible leadership in business, and responsible leadership as a movement.
Responsible leadership as a movement
This research, overseen by Professor John Gosling, looks back at the impact of the first five years’ work of the Forward Institute.
Character and responsible leadership in business
We’re working on a landmark study into character and responsible leadership in business, led by eminent academics from the University of Oxford.
Trustworthy leadership
Trust gives organisations a form of resilience to deal with the extreme volatility and uncertainty that crises bring, as demonstrated recently by the COVID-19 pandemic. But how are key institutions and their leaders doing now?
Articles, essays and reports by our team
Character, company and context: a practical framework for leaders under pressure
Article by Ruth Turner and Jonathan Gosling published on Colombo Business Journal.
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On power
Article by Ruth Turner as part of our collection of stories on leadership, Unfollow (pages 87-94).
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The permafrost problem: from bad apples to excellent sheep. Creating an environment where we can truly think.
Essay by Adam Grodecki written for the Financial Conduct Authority (pages 71-74).
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Leading responsible through change
Articles by Adam Grodecki and Ruth Turner written for the Centre for Army Leadership.
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A founder’s reflection
Interview with Adam Grodecki as featured in ONE HUNDRED EMEA.
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A new generation of wise thinkers and good leaders
Brooks, E. 2021 – The Journal of Character & Leadership Development, summer 2021.
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COVID-19, inequalities and responsible leadership
Permingeat, M. Fekete, G. & Turner, R. 2020 – Forward Institute & The Health Foundation, UK.
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Podcast & blog
Forward Vision with Matthew Taylor
Our podcast explores responsible leadership and more through conversations with inspirational thinkers and leaders.
Responsible leadership blog
Read blog posts on responsible leadership written by our team.
Principles & practices
Our five principles and four corresponding practices help to guide our work and our approach.
Toolkit
Our collection of tools and exercises underpins what we've learned alongside our Fellows and continue to learn about responsible leadership in action.