CMI Women

Developing the world’s strongest pipeline of female managers and leaders

CMI is all about developing and enabling brilliant leaders; giving them the management skills they need to fulfill their own potential and unlock the potential of others.

This commitment is based on the knowledge that diversity plays a fundamental role in good leadership and management . We encourage our male counterparts to also be agents of change and to become everyday champions of women at work, and to help drive organisational strategies for balance.

That's why CMI Women exists. We want organisations to embrace gender diversity and put it at the heart of their agenda and business practice.

Bubbles reading: Enable organisations to create high performing, balanced teams; Empower emerging women leaders to unlock their potential; Effect a change in the attitudes and behaviours of men and women.

What is CMI Women Network

Whilst the proportion of women on boards across the FTSE 100 has almost tripled in the last decade, very few women occupy an executive director role, and women are still not getting the top jobs. According to the Female FTSE Board report (2021), there are just eight female CEOs across the FTSE 100, and around 13.7% of female executive directors. Simply put, around 9 in 10 of FTSE 100 CEOs are men, which clearly needs to change.

We provide our members with networking and event opportunities, access to support through CMI’s Career Development Centre, cutting-edge research and mentoring platform.

About CMI Women CMI Women Advisory Committee

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Upcoming CMI Women Events

CMI Women host a variety of physical and digital events across the nation, from inspirational speakers to inspirational speakers to practical ways to be Better Managers and achieve gender balance in management. Take a look at the upcoming CMI Women events, and register a place for you or your team today.

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Resources for Gender Equality

CMI’s knowledge and insights is home to our cutting-edge research, policy work and management insights, keeping you at the forefront of discussions. Take a look at the latest tools, tips and resources surrounding gender equality, diversity and inclusion.

More Equality and Diversity Insights

Blueprint for Balance

Blueprint for Balance is an innovative open source tool, offering tools, tips and discussion to help to promote diversity in the workplace. Please share your resources and learn from others.

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How to Find a Part Time or Flexible Job

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There’s More to Getting Home-working Right Than You Might Think, Finds Ben Willis

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Stay at Home Dad – Guest Blog: Dan Godsall

Stay at Home Dad – Guest Blog: Dan Godsall

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Flexible Working Helps to Accelerate Careers

Emma Wickham and Toni Jeffryes talk about how job sharing has allowed them to advance their career at Royal Mail Group

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

CMI Women Infographic Men the Missing Middle

CMI Women Infographic Men the Missing Middle

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An introduction checklist to implementing flexible working hours

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

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Bring on Female Superheroes

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Ann Francke on CMI’s Blueprint for Balance

Ann Francke on CMI’s Blueprint for Balance

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