Stay updated on comments from our expert spokespeople, CMI research, and a range of topics related to management and leadership. Each of the links listed below will take you to the web page(s) of the relevant newspaper websites, where you will be able to read, or watch, the article in full.

Media Centre

City AM

Bring in mini-golf, the boozy office Christmas party is now history

In true British style, one activity has long been at the heart of our workplace culture—drinking. But Gen Z employees are shunning booze, and putting an end to the alcohol-laden Christmas party, writes Caroline Mallan

27 Nov 2023

The Times

We’re all held back by the failings of amateur bosses

Leadership in British business has not had a glowing year. Serious allegations of sexual misconduct, toxic workplace cultures and ineffective leadership at some of our best-known organisations have dominated headlines and boardroom conversations alike.

18 Oct 2023

The Guardian

Bad management has prompted one in three UK workers to quit, survey finds

Study shows widespread concern over quality of managers, with 82% of bosses deemed ‘accidental’, having had no formal training.

15 Oct 2023

The Guardian

Could Bernard Looney’s departure end blurred lines of unequal power dynamics?

A string of work-based relationships is not the message that should be emanating from the CEO of a modern company

15 Sep 2023

Financial Times

Why do Brits make such bad managers?

CMI's CEO, Ann Francke, spoke out recently about the UK’s lack of skilled managers called on the government to make better leadership a priority.

5 Sep 2023

Financial Times

Leadership skills neglected for too long, warns UK management body

The need for more highly skilled managers to improve public services and boost economic growth has been “dangerously overlooked” warn CMI.

22 Aug 2023
View more