Knowledge and Insights

Welcome to CMI’s knowledge and insights hub. Here you’ll find practical guidance and resources to help you with the challenges managers face on a daily basis.

The hub is also home to our cutting-edge research and policy work, keeping you at the forefront of the discussions happening in the management profession.

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Saving lives with NHS Chartered Managers

CMI Chartered Manager accreditation is improving outcomes throughout Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

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Topic: Apprenticeships

Building careers through lower-level apprenticeships

Read about Skillwise, a private training provider that helps employers to invest in their managers through CMI EPA.

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Topic: Consultancy

“I’m a big fan of educating myself as much as possible”

Carl Nielsen ChMC says becoming Chartered allowed him to reflect on his strengths, weaknesses and identify areas for growth

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Topic: Productivity

Can AI play a meaningful role in developing and nurturing human talent?

How businesses can harness AI’s potential while addressing ethical challenges

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Topic: Personal Development

“We don’t want to depress people”: the sustainability podcast that bridges theory and practice

Transforming Tomorrow is a podcast that takes an accessible approach to sustainability and business.

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Topic: Personal Development

How I designed, delivered and led an ambitious tech transformation programme

Matthew Gratton CMgr FCMI has used Chartered Manager status as a launchpad for growth

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Topic: Personal Development

“As a manager, I want my team to flourish”

Adam Werlinger CMgr MCMI shares how becoming Chartered helped him develop his approach to leadership

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Developing in-demand management skills with CMI HTQs

Blackpool and Fylde College have made it their mission to address management skills gaps with CMI technical education.

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Developing leadership excellence in the Fire Service

Empowering fire service leaders with bespoke CMI and NFCC leadership programmes for new and middle managers.

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Highlights – 9 April

Why EDI matters (and how everything is connected). Plus, new CMI research into moving the needle on gender wage disparity

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Topic: Economic Impact

The award-winning academic blogger highlighting businesses’ role in addressing global challenges

Professor Sreevas Sahasranamam reaches audiences with his work at the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation and policy

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Topic: Gender

The gender pay gap: five lessons from new CMI research

Filling in the Gaps provides insights, employer recommendations and policy solutions to help organisations take real action

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CMI’s mission is to increase the number and standard of professionally qualified managers. One way we deliver on this mission is to create industry-leading insights and resources, and make them accessible to the widest possible audience.

Within the knowledge and insights hub you’ll find resources which provide immediate guidance on the issues managers face everyday, and insights from inspiring leaders innovating in every sector and industry.

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Our research is helping managers understand what they can do to improve performance and productivity.

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