Blogs
This is a space for people to stay up-to-date with all the latest knowledge, opinions and commentary on management and leadership topics from some industry leaders.
Career advice… from TikTok?
In the hands of the digitally literate Gen-Z generation, social media is entering its next phase: career advice on TikTok
‘Make a breakthrough in your thinking’: How mentoring can improve leadership performance
A mentor’s perspective on how to improve the leadership capabilities of an individual leader
Do I inspire my colleagues? 20 questions to ask yourself
Is your management and leadership inspiring and bringing out the best in your team during the pandemic? Time to find out…
‘Which industry is right for me?’
For graduates entering the job market, the career options can feel baffling. But there are a few helpful principles first…
Four tips for coaching companies back to work
The return-to-work process will be easier if you: cascade information; offer support; and develop your people’s resilience
Beyond green thinking: how to embed sustainability in your strategy
Businesses that behave in an unsustainable way will soon face a licence-to-operate issue. Here’s some tested guidance
Inclusion – who exactly are we trying to include and why?
One CMI Companion wants to open up the conversation about some of the other, less explored facets of diversity and inclusion
Time to become an activist-manager…?
In the post-Covid era, managers must speak truth to power and stand up for those disadvantaged by old-school practices
How to be a little less Trunchbull
Here’s a little snapshot into Captain Holt and Miss Trunchbull’s management styles
My career: from accidental manager to business founder
My first management role was on team of seven – here’s my career-long story of on-the-job learning and development
“Mid-life for women is where ageism meets sexism”
Senior women nurture workforces, and have the clout to force change – so why are many organisations dispensing with them?
Coaching or mentoring: what’s the difference?
Quite frequently the words ‘coaching’ and ‘mentoring’ are used as if they’re one and the same. They’re not.