Blogs
This is a space for people to stay up-to-date with all the latest knowledge, opinions and commentary on management and leadership topics from some industry leaders.

Dervan’s light-bulb moment: “I wanted to take my career to another level”
Dervan Alleyne explains how he used Chartered status as a springboard for progression
“CMI resources elevate you as someone who really knows their stuff”
Chris Clayton shares how his Chartered journey inspired him to swap his corporate job for a role at a smaller company
“You are your own brand”
Harjinder Hayer CMgr FCMI tackled his imposter syndrome by throwing himself into lifelong learning
“Good care starts with good leadership”
How becoming Chartered enhanced Afolabi Erinle CMgr MCMI’s professional recognition
Why do we still have offices? Key questions for managers
The latest episode in a 30-year debate about ‘teleworking’
“Doing the degree apprenticeship was probably the best decision I could have made”
How Jessica Bound’s degree apprenticeship unlocked the world of higher education – and boosted her presence at work
“Be brave and try things out”
How May Ho CMgr FCMI, an educator and entrepreneur, has built a career in education
“Chartered status proves I’m not just a theorist”
How becoming Chartered has helped Dr Amjad Shamim CMgr FCMI emphasise the practical value of his work
“I want to help young people in Africa and Black communities think about the bigger picture”
Why Sophia Muo fCMgr ACMI moved from Nigeria to the UK to undertake an executive MBA and a Level 7 Diploma
“Security is a tough job… you need a good management team behind you”
Jamie Hammond CMgr MCMI, our Chartered Manager of the Week, works in security – and joined CMI to broaden his skills
“I was adding more layers to the leadership experience I already had”
What the University of Exeter’s Duncan Tarrel CMgr MCMI learned on his Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
“They don’t just want a degree, they want to make a difference”
Why the University of Exeter’s Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship programme attracts professionals from across the world