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Would a four-day week really work?
Managers give their take on how a four-day working week could affect both staff and employers
Probation periods – they’re the real job interview
To make probation periods work, managers must have a clear plan, and offer real structure
Is “thought leadership” just the same as good leadership?
Is “thought leadership” anything new? And could the term have unintended, negative connotations?
Highlights – 2 October
Keeping eyes on the prize in the face of change; from leading multi-generational teams to the need for quality management
CMI Awards: meet the International Student of the Year shortlist
This autumn, CMI will recognise one international student with its International Student of the Year 2024 award.
How should younger managers communicate with older employees?
From leaving your comfort zone to adapting your communication, here’s how to bridge communication gaps between generations
Next-gen boards and side hustles: how multi-generational teams can “win together”
A new book explores the modern phenomenon of five separate generations working side-by-side in the workplace
How can managers lead in a polarised world?
With entrenched, opposing opinions to navigate, managers’ task is never easy
The dark side of personality in the digital workplace
How to identify and react when your team members display stress-induced personality issues
How can management consultants build lasting relationships with clients?
Empathy, respect and even oxytocin all have a role to play, advises Melanie Franklin MCMI ChMC
Highlights – 18 September
Set a shining example: how to support, recruit and develop teams (all while beating the post-summer slump)
How to be an inclusive leader (without virtue signalling)
Research: having a properly trained manager is the most influential factor in people feeling supported at work