CEO's Blog

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

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Topic: Personal Development

A day in the life of Harvey Morton: digital entrepreneur

Harvey started his first business at 13. Resilience got him through, and today he runs a successful digital marketing agency

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Topic: Personal Development

What does being part of the CMI community mean?

Kishenjeet Dhillon MCMI reflects on how being part of like-minded community creates better managers and a better tomorrow

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Topic: Communication

When to be a manager vs when to be a leader: the manager’s guide to avoiding Armageddon

What’s the difference between management and leadership? Is your job to set rhythms or drive change?

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Topic: Productivity

Five compelling reasons to go back to the office

The office is not dead, it’s very much alive. “If you want a career, go to the office – if you want a job, stay at home”

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Topic: Personal Development

A day in the life of Dr Ajit Menon: organisational development consultant

Ajit tells us how to select a business partner, the importance of bedtime stories and how he solves complex cultural problems

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Topic: Productivity

5 Key Takeaways from Budget 2021

Read CMI’s immediate reaction to the 2021 Budget and Spending Review, delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP on 27/10/2021

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Topic: Personal Development

Covid-19 and the new challenge to entrepreneurs

Despite their daring spirit, the pandemic has left entrepreneurs vulnerable. This is how to keep your venture thriving

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Diversity and inclusion: 5 actions organisations should take right now

Helen Gordon CCMI shares The Science Council’s latest benchmarking report findings about diversity in STEM

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Topic: Productivity

Productivity – are we measuring it correctly?

Measuring productivity just on output isn’t useful for managers – you should measure by value and impact too

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Topic: Personal Development

A vision for post-pandemic education and training

There’s big plans in Barnsley for delivering lifelong learning in the community and the skills that local organisations need

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