CEO's Blog

Read the latest thoughts, analysis, and observations from CMI's Chief Executive, Ann Francke OBE.

245 entries found
Topic: Personal Development

“It was a leap of faith… I’ve never looked back”: From completing to teaching a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship

Dawn Fletcher-Wilde CMgr MCMI had over 16 years of NHS experience before she enrolled on a degree apprenticeship

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Topic: Personal Development

“Chartered Manager status was my Everest”

How Chartered status gave Steven Platts CMgr FCMI the confidence to take on a C-suite position

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Topic: Personal Development

The value of Chartered Managers to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Keeping emotions in check and making effective decisions under pressure

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Topic: Personal Development

“I wanted to walk the walk”: what a Level 7 apprenticeship taught NHS manager Debbie

Completing a Senior Leader Apprenticeship has given Debbie McArthur credibility, she says

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Topic: Personal Development

“Some of the feedback kept me up at night”

Eye-opening conversations about her management style pushed Sam Canham CMgr FCMI to work on her people skills

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Topic: Personal Development

“At times, I doubted my own skills… I overcame this by achieving Chartered Manager status”

Chartered Manager of the Week Dr Naznin Tabassum CMgr MCMI shares how becoming Chartered gave her the confidence to overcome

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Topic: Personal Development

“I thought my CV was amazing…”

University of Greenwich student Jail Anaur Chipantiza Guashpa explains the impact that a CMI Dual Accredited degree can make

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Topic: Personal Development

“Becoming Chartered propelled me to the top”

Harry Cassie CMgr FCMI’s tenacity saw him build a successful career in accountancy, taking him all the way to CFO

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Topic: Productivity

Managing resources for sustainable growth in organisations

Leveraging tools, techniques and leadership skills to ensure the organisation’s long-term success

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Topic: Personal Development

From hair salon to business consultant and MD

Professional accreditation (and even a doctorate) has been a big part of Robert Milford CMgr FCMI’s journey

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