when you do better by your people, your business will move forward.
Tech giants. Global communication firms. National non-profits. I’ve led successful initiatives in change management, team optimization, and professional coaching across them all.
And no matter the organization, one thing remains true:
Background & Expertise
At the root of every workplace challenge is a people challenge.
With two decades of global experience in business, HR, and leadership optimization, Chapter tOO™ was created to help optimize the people who drive business—you. Why? Because when people are empowered, they innovate, fueling both personal and organizational growth.
Meet the Founder and CEO of Chapter tOO™
Hi, I'm Charmaine Green-Forde, I also go by Char.
On a personal note
I’m ½ of an identical twin, which partially inspired the name Chapter tOO. Years of conversations with my sister about our workplace experiences sparked the realization that I had to be the one to change the way workplaces function. For myself and others.
The other source of inspiration? “Too” means also or in addition, so your Chapter tOO begins the moment you decide to put yourself or your people first. Because that’s when profit follows, it’s never the other way around.
A big part of my "continued why" is the light of my life, my 4-year-old nephew. I want him to grow up in a world where workplaces truly valuing their people is the norm so that he always knows and feels accepted, heard, and empowered in whatever career (right now, he’s given us about 20) he chooses. And that future can’t wait—because how organizations treat their people today shows us what they’ll do tomorrow and I need his tomorrow to be great.
My passion for people, and my curiosity about the world around me, fuel the work I do. When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me traveling, spending time with loved ones, and exploring museums, historic sites, or the latest art exhibit. Immersing myself in the unfamiliar helps me grow as a person. Because of that, I deeply value diverse perspectives, as I’m a living testament to how embracing different viewpoints enhances effectiveness.
There’s a big focus on the word "development." But we don’t use that word—we don’t believe in it in the traditional sense. Development suggests there’s something inherently missing, and we don’t believe you got this far because you were incomplete.
We optimize. Whether we’re working with individuals or organizations, our job is to build upon and optimize from where you are in alignment with your people, processes, and overall goals.
How do we get you there? By not shying away from the root of issues and instead identifying and engaging them head-on. Optimization requires the willingness to get uncomfortable so things can get better. We’re here to help you lean into those moments—because that’s when transformation happens.
What Sets Us Apart
We know that you're not starting from scratch.
"...in helping us with people processes and building a culture of mutual respect, accountability and other primary disciplines that must be in place to serve children and communities well and grow National CARES to the next level. Chapter tOO has brought to the National CARES Mentoring Movement robust planning strategies that are leading to winning results.
[They] are experts in human and organizational development. They partner brilliantly in applying concepts from their years of leadership in the corporate and social sectors...They are futurists, curious and patient, and have taken the time to understand our mission, vision and core values...For 27 years, I served as chief editor of Essence magazine. I would have navigated that path far more easily had I the support of Chapter tOO’s deep engagement and winning formulas."
"...I find Chapter tOO’s approach far different... They are proving to be invaluable..."
Stories of Transformation
Susan L. Taylor,
FOUNDER & CEO,
NATIONAL CARES MENTORING MOVEMENT,
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EMERITA, ESSENCE MAGAZINE
Explore Our Approach to Optimization
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