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.

Blueprint for Balance
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.

Previous Webinars

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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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Best Practices for Improving Diversity on Boards

This comprehensive report on diversity disclosure practices relating to women in leadership roles.

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The 5 Point Roadmap for gender parity

The Paradigm for Parity℠ 5-Step Action Plan is designed to help companies accelerate the pace of achieving gender parity

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Gender equality is 170 years away. We cannot wait that long

Alan Jope, President, Personal Care, Unilever sets out the economic case for economic gender equality

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Male Middle Managers and Gender Inclusive Leadership

The aim of this report is to highlight those subtle micro-practices that men as middle managers can engage in to foster gende

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University of London the first in UK to admit female students

In 1878 the University of London became the first university in the UK to admit women to its degrees. In 1880, four women pas

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Deloittes Chairman explains how to get diversity at the top

Deloitte Chairman Mike Fucci boosts diversity through personal sponsorship and leadership and by setting targets for every De

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Three negotiating skills women cant afford to ignore

Website by Kathleen O’Connor, 16 MAR 20170
Negotiating has become an increasingly important skill in a world in which we

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Workplace equality depending on men embracing flexible hours says gender office

orkplace Gender Equality Agency director Libby Lyons says women being overlooked for managerial roles

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Get involved with the CMI Women Network

Join the Gender Equality conversation

CMI Women is a growing network of like minded professionals made up of CMI Members. Follow CMI Women on social media to engage with the Community and join the conversation across the nation.

If you’re not yet a member of CMI, why not take a look at the different ways to get involved with the wider CMI Community and the amazing benefits it offers Managers and Leaders of all levels.

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