Advice
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.
How to achieve a flow state of mind
What does it mean to be “in flow” and how can it benefit managers?
We’re all going on a summer holiday – at the same time!
Annual leave has proven benefits for both productivity and wellbeing. But what happens when employees want the same week off?
Is your team engaging in productivity theatre?
From late night emails to fake calendar appointments: discover the warning signs and what to do about it
Working while studying? Here’s six practical time management tips
Two CMI students share their tried-and-tested tips to avoid procrastinating and balance your work and studies
These management strategies will supercharge your employee engagement
To get the best results from your employees, bite your lip, ask questions and listen well
How to write the perfect professional email
It’s not just about grammar: you need to adapt the way you write to your audience and know how to best deliver bad news
Five things to consider when giving feedback to sensitive staff
If a team member struggles with receiving constructive criticism, your feedback requires a careful approach
How to stop yourself overcommunicating as a manager?
“Repetition is the key, but not being irritatingly boring in the way that you go about it,” says Lord Mark Price CMgr CCMI
Infographic: Understanding communication styles
Fine tuning your communication methods is a vital management skill
How can you support a neurodivergent employee who finds communication difficult?
A lot of highly capable, neurodivergent people communicate and approach work differently. This is how you can support them
How to win the war on talent – and many more insights from the CMI Women Conference 2023
Without fully inclusive practices, you may only be reaching a small pool of potential candidates and limiting your growth
How to develop an effective strategy that works, even during uncertainty
The secret, says strategy guru Craig Lawrence CBE FCMI FIC, is to keep thinking critically