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Being part of the Forward Institute Fellowship community gives you the vision, courage, influence and network to drive significant change while on the programme and beyond. The community of 900+ leaders from the public, private and social sectors is designed to foster long-term sustained learning, relationships and collaboration. Once your Fellowship programme ends, you’ll have access to a curated community programme that's rich with activity and learning.

Responsible leadership news & articles

 

The Malicious Use of AI: Forecasting, Prevention and Mitigation

28 May 2024

University of Cambridge

This report addresses the growing threat of the malicious uses for AI and proposes some strategies for prevention and mitigation.

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How to succeed in an era of volatility

01 March 2024

By Harvard Business Review

Invest in prediction, adaptability and resilience.

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A leader’s guide to navigating employee activism

06 February 2024

By Harvard Business Review

How companies can choose when – and whether – to act on employees’ concerns.

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INSEAD insights: January 2024 research picks

18 January 2024

By INSEAD

Recent findings on enhancing experiences, gender wage transparency, long-term planning, networks and the dangers of flattery.

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How to lead across a siloed organisation

11 January 2024

By Harvard Business Review

It’s long been recognised that cross-functional collaboration is essential. Still, stubborn silos that bog down execution, hamper innovation and slow decision-making are still a common and persistent challenge.

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How leaders strategically enhance their networks for maximum impact

29 November 2023

By Forbes

Are you intentional in nurturing and maximising your professional network? This crucial element often goes unnoticed by many professionals who view networking as unfavourable or too burdensome.

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How leaders can create a purpose-driven culture

07 November 2023

By Harvard Business Review

Many companies tout their corporate purpose, emphasising guiding principles that reach beyond mere profitability. While some earnestly prioritise ethical behaviour and broad responsibility, others falter in matching their actions with their rhetoric. What sets them apart?

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Why we should spend more time talking with strangers

06 November 2023

By the Guardian

We focus on friendships, but encounters with those we hardly know are vital too.

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Harness your network to unlock innovation

01 November 2023

By Harvard Business Review

Why do so many big companies get poor returns on all the money they invest in innovation? A large body of research suggests that it’s because their managers tend to think novel ideas are “deviant” and resist them.

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Questioning our beliefs to change unsustainable behaviors

17 October 2023

By Network for Business Sustainability on B The Change

A business scholar and a parenting coach explain how gaining awareness can provide new opportunities to address the climate crisis.

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How leadership shapes sustainability governance

12 October 2023

By INSEAD

Amid regulatory and societal pressures to meet sustainability standards, strong personal leadership in the boardroom is needed to ensure competitive advantage and corporate longevity.

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The burden of proof for corporate sustainability is too high

03 October 2023

By MIT Sloan Management Review

There’s a serious inconsistency in how the business world sees sustainability.

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Why the circular economy is a business imperative

02 October 2023

By the World Economic Forum

The circular economy is a paradigm shift in how we do business, focusing on minimising waste and maximising resource efficiency.

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ESG is not impact

02 October 2023

By INSEAD

ESG efforts are essential for reducing harm, but it is not the same as striving for a net positive impact.

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Leaders on the move

 

June 2024

Emma Corcoran (Fellowship Cohort 3) joins Coca-Cola as Chief of Public Affairs.

February 2024

Simon Graham (Fellowship Cohort 3) now Commander 25 Close Support Engineer Group (3rd Division, British Army).

February 2024

Brigadier Lizzie Faithfull-Davies (Fellowship Cohort 5) to be new Director of Land Equipment for Defence Equipment and Supplies (MoD).

January 2024

Helen Jones (Fellowship Cohort 1) starts new role as Chief Customer Officer - Global at EcoOnline Global.

What you get as a member of the Fellowship community


Inspiration and support to make long-term sustained change

We support you with tools and a systems-change methodology to help you make change in your organisation. If you want to go deeper, we offer collective change initiatives to collaborate across organisations on a topic of common interest, and we bring together Fellows within your organisation to help you tackle strategic issues.

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Provocation to engage with key societal issues that matter for responsible leadership

You get the chance to explore the major forces shaping the wider environment through our regular online Discovery Sessions that help raise awareness of responsible leadership issues, broaden your perspectives and encourage you to take action in your organisation.

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Opportunity to foster relationships and collaborate

We match you with other Fellows with the same interests and broaden your connections to solve problems with peers from other organisations. Once a year, we bring the whole Fellowship together in a forum to reconnect with each other and explore a key responsible leadership issue.

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Fellowship programmeOn our flagship 16-month leadership development programme tailored to your needs, you'll explore responsible leadership and collaborate across the widest of business sectors.
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