Blogs
This is a space for people to stay up-to-date with all the latest knowledge, opinions and commentary on management and leadership topics from some industry leaders.

Why do we still have offices? Key questions for managers
The latest episode in a 30-year debate about ‘teleworking’
“Doing the degree apprenticeship was probably the best decision I could have made”
How Jessica Bound’s degree apprenticeship unlocked the world of higher education – and boosted her presence at work
“Be brave and try things out”
How May Ho CMgr FCMI, an educator and entrepreneur, has built a career in education
“Chartered status proves I’m not just a theorist”
How becoming Chartered has helped Dr Amjad Shamim CMgr FCMI emphasise the practical value of his work
“I want to help young people in Africa and Black communities think about the bigger picture”
Why Sophia Muo fCMgr ACMI moved from Nigeria to the UK to undertake an executive MBA and a Level 7 Diploma
“Security is a tough job… you need a good management team behind you”
Jamie Hammond CMgr MCMI, our Chartered Manager of the Week, works in security – and joined CMI to broaden his skills
“I was adding more layers to the leadership experience I already had”
What the University of Exeter’s Duncan Tarrel CMgr MCMI learned on his Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
“They don’t just want a degree, they want to make a difference”
Why the University of Exeter’s Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship programme attracts professionals from across the world
How I developed an interactive reporting dashboard for the NHS
Mark Cardnell FCMI describes how he created a dashboard management system declared “an outstanding practice”
“I wanted to show that you don’t necessarily need a university degree”
Chartered Manager of the Week Thomas Wakefield CMgr MCMI achieved Chartered status aged just 23
On target: why archer and compliance pro Mark opted for a Senior Leader Apprenticeship
Quality and assurance director Mark Braham joined the army aged 16 and later forged a career in compliance
How I became an apprenticeship ambassador
Kate Walker shares her inspiring path from rejection to success