Forde Consult Group

Forde Consult Group is a research-driven, data-backed, and human-centered innovation firm built to help people, organizations, and systems navigate and hack change — strategically, equitably, and with impact. At our core, we are researchers, strategists, and builders. We generate insight, translate evidence into action, and design tools, programs, and frameworks that address real-world problems in real time. We operate in the gaps — where traditional systems fall short, where communities are overlooked, and where transitions are messy but full of possibility. We believe no one should be left behind because of change — and through our work, they don’t have to be. Our offerings include: Applied Research & Public Scholarship — turning questions into insight, and insight into change Failure Capital™ & Return on Failure™ (ROF™) — building the first-ever Failure Database and helping organizations turn setbacks into strategy Training & Upskilling — future-ready learning programs and capacity-building for individuals, teams, and leaders Innovation Strategy & Impact Design — equity-centered systems design, product innovation, and social transformation Tools like CompassConnect — bridging mentorship, social capital, and AI to guide people through life and career transitions From public institutions to private ventures, we partner with those who dare to do things differently — and back it up with data, purpose, and people-first design. We don’t just navigate change. We hack it.