Future Leaders Blog

Do you ever feel like you're struggling to get noticed or progressing more slowly than you would like? CMI Future Leaders is here to help. This is our community for young professionals and this blog is designed to provide you with the latest news, advice and guidance to help you get started in your career and make your mark on the world of leadership and management.

We'll be posting new content every couple of weeks - including tips from CMI students, graduates and leaders, updates on relevant opportunities and events and information on how to get more involved with us to boost your career.

Content submissions

CMI believes that diversity makes us stronger and we are keen to feature a wide range of views and experiences. If you'd like to contribute to this blog please email a short summary of your blog idea including your contact details to: flsubmissions@managers.org.uk

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“A unique experience”: Why I chose a CMDA

The latest future leaders content for students and early career professionals about...

Adarsh Ramchurn
05 March 2020

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Your emotions, work and you

The latest future leaders content for students and early career professionals about...

Mark Rowland
05 March 2020

Tricky colleagues and how to handle them

First, you need to know that your own behaviour may be the first step in solving the problem...

Ian Wylie
24 February 2020

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Good impressions? Nail them like an Influencer

If you're about to launch into the workplace or a new career, it will help to build your personal brand online. Here are some tips from two of Britain's most successful influencers

Rosie Gailor
06 February 2020

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Lessons on Resilience from a Former Senior Police Officer

Gill Wootton is used to working in high-stress environments combating organised crime in the UK.

Mark Rowland
06 February 2020

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How to make everyone love your ideas

You might be an influencer on Instagram, but how's your influencing game in the professional world?

Emily Hill
21 January 2020

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How to have way better meetings in 2020

It’s January, you’ve got a cold and a mountain of emails to come back to after the Christmas break. Here are some ways to jump-start your energy, starting with conquering meetings!

Rosie Gailor
20 January 2020

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What nobody tells you about starting work

An experienced mentor can deliver a lot of valuable advice, but a group of supportive peers can be just as beneficial to your career

Mark Rowland
02 January 2020

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Building your career support network

An experienced mentor can deliver a lot of valuable advice, but a group of supportive peers can be just as beneficial to your career

Mark Rowland
11 December 2019