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Looking for advice and guidance? Whether you are looking for topical tips or information, you can find the latest advice and guidance from the CMI team here.

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Topic: Personal Development

Mentoring: the manager’s deep dive

Take a deep dive into what good mentoring looks like and the skills and knowledge you need to make the most of it as a mentor

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Topic: Personal Development

Managing smarter, not harder

Policing leadership guru Dr Peter Neyroud CBE CMgr CCMI on the science of prioritising limited resources

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Topic: Employability

The maturity challenge: how to retain your older workers

ONS research reveals how to support older employees to stay in the workplace for longer

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Topic: Personal Development

Change management: a manager’s deep dive

Do you have the skills to succeed in today’s volatile environment? We take a closer look at core tools you need

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Managers have to deal with their biases – here’s how

Dealing with biases is critical for a truly diverse and inclusive organisation. Overcome yours with these leadership lessons

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Topic: Personal Development

How to be an LGBTQIA+ ally as a manager

“Allyship is more than just saying, ‘We are pro-LGBTQIA+’”. It’s about active buy-in and a willingness to learn

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Topic: Personal Development

Managing neurodiversity in the workplace

Neurodivergent people can bring valuable skills to any workplace, as long as the working environment plays to their strengths

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Topic: Employment Landscape

Lone working: the dangers, and tools for coping

More people are finding themselves working alone. Here are some potential impacts and expert techniques for coping

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Social anxiety and how to manage it

For many, anxiety can have a distressing and debilitating impact. If you’re struggling, the experts at Kooth have some advice

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Topic: Personal Development

Are you a manager who spreads stress?

It’s easy to trigger the fight-or-flight stress reaction among your people. Here’s how you’re doing it – and how to stop

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Seven ways to support your staff during Ramadan

During Ramadan, Muslims across the world will be fasting throughout the month. How can you be a supportive manager?

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Topic: Personal Development

Monday morning meetings: the best start to the week?

Make your Monday morning meetings more meaningful with these five top tips – and become a meeting marvel

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