The decisions behind your biggest moves.
39Forward is a Cincinnati advisory firm that helps organizations make the decisions behind their biggest moves, across strategy, people, place, and major capital investments. We clarify the real decision, surface the options and trade-offs, and give leaders the clarity and confidence to make the call.
What kind of decision are you sitting on?
One click. Pick the one that feels closest.
Which one sounds like you?
We'll name the decision you're actually sitting on and the three questions we'd ask first.
Deciding where we're going
Getting the organization there
Making a major investment
Illustrative — representative volume and mix, not literal counts.
Small decisions can carry big consequences. 39Forward is the integrator most projects are missing, connecting big-picture intent to on-the-ground execution, at every phase.
Who we work with
Leaders of schools, nonprofits, civic institutions, and growing companies who are about to commit real money and real reputation to a big move, and want someone at the table who has sat where they sit. We bring the options and the tradeoffs. We stay through delivery. The decision stays yours.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Tony James, Director of Facilities
"39Forward consistently challenges our team's decisions, offering valuable perspectives that push us to improve. They take the time to listen, absorb, and reflect."
Cincinnati Country Day School
Robert Zimmerman, Head of School
"Dom is an extension of our team that we can trust to have our best interest throughout our project."
Cincinnati Youth Collaborative
Amy Thompson, CEO
"39Forward helped us think strategically about our project to identify the most efficient ways to meet our goals."
Bring us the decision you’re sitting on.
Fifteen minutes. No deck. We’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right help, and what we’d do first.