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Topic: Productivity

Be careful not to misuse the term ‘workaholic’

The difference between work-life integration and workaholism must be identified

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Topic: Workplace Culture

Cyber attacks: Don’t point the finger

Good managers make people feel comfortable to report when they click on a malicious link

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Six tips to make team members feel included

At a recent CMI webinar, a group of experts shared the one management intervention that made colleagues feel included

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Topic: Apprenticeships

How to protect your apprenticeship funding ahead of Level 7 changes

Talk to us today about registering your apprentices on the Level 7 SLA before the funding changes come into effect.

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Topic: Personal Development

Being a modern leader has a stronger performative element than ever

In an extract from his book The Power Trap, Nik Kinley explores power, politics and the perils of looking the part

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Topic: Productivity

Will the circular economy require a radically different approach to management?

Rethinking how we design, consume and innovate could be key to building a more sustainable future

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Topic: Apprenticeships

Shaping managers to drive real-world impact

Aston University partners with CMI to deliver high-quality EPA, giving managers vital skills to drive cross-sector growth.

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Topic: Personal Development

How independents can win against encroaching rivals

Independent consultants must differentiate themselves from competition, such as positioning as trusted specialists

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Topic: Personal Development

Empowering leadership through somatic trauma-informed coaching: my CMI journey

Caron Sanders-Crook FCMI shares how studying for a CMI Level 7 Diploma deepened her approach to compassionate leadership

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Topic: Personal Development

“Leadership needs to be held to professional standards”

Dr Ayham Ammora FCMI is running for the role of chancellor at the University of Cambridge

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Topic: Personal Development

“You need a bit of edge”: five leadership lessons from BT’s group chief executive

Allison Kirkby, group chief executive of BT, shares a tale of hard work, setbacks and pushing beyond her comfort zone…

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Topic: Personal Development

“Management was a natural extension of my love of science”

Steff Gaulter CMgr MCMI, shares how moving into management felt like an extension of her passion for weather presenting

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