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‘Toxic positivity’: it’s on the rise – and it’s dangerous
Managers who bang on about achievements and avoid ‘negative’ emotions can end up invalidating their people’s experiences
“You are either fighting or you’re not”
Chase Plastics has used the pandemic pause to re-examine every aspect of what it does – and turbo-charged its performance
After ‘BAME’: getting terminology right when talking about race
Conscientious managers will want to use the appropriate terminology when talking about race and ethnicity in the workplace
What you think about WFH, flexible and hybrid working: the results are in
We’ve been tracking how managers feel about work, job satisfaction and hybrid working – the results reveal a new agenda item
Eight ways bad managers kill conversations – and motivation
Great communication is not about delivering messages brilliantly – it’s about making yourself listened to
High-performance habits: four behaviours to inspire you in the crisis
Want to boost your performance (and your team’s) in the next phase of Covid-19? Dial up the management and leadership skills
Are you leading with practical empathy?
In a conversation with Judge Magnus, we explore the must-have qualities of those looking to be #BetterManagers
How can educators prepare students for their first job?
CMI and KPMG in Sri Lanka joined together to discuss issues of equality in education and how to make young people employable
Navigating the future of human capital
People are at the centre of post-covid recovery, argues this HR professional – here’s why they’re so important
How the Chartered Management Consultant Award (ChMC) will transform consultancy
The new Chartered Management Consultant Award will elevate clients and the profession, and give individuals clear careerpaths
The future of managers in an ever-polarized world
Managers need to be anchors in an unsettled sea – without them, we become untethered to what’s important for our organisation
Chartered Management Consultant: ‘The bar is set high – for a reason’
The new Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC) award, developed by CMI and the MCA, is showcasing brilliant consultants