Read the latest thoughts, analysis, and observations from CMI's Chief Executive, Ann Francke OBE.
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Topic: Personal Development
Coaching or mentoring: what’s the difference?
Quite frequently the words ‘coaching’ and ‘mentoring’ are used as if they’re one and the same. They’re not.
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Topic: Employment Landscape
Be a big-picture leader: ten ideas that will shape tomorrow
We boiled down the 2021 CMI Management Book of the Year shortlist to these ten insights…
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Topic: Crisis Management
The Rise and Fall of the European Super League – 6 key lessons for leaders everywhere
Much has been said about the ill-fated project to create a breakaway football league for Europe’s elite football clubs
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Topic: Workplace Culture
Cliques at work: is your culture damaging employees’ mental health?
One Chartered Manager and CMI Companion who’s suffered workplace bullying and harassment on the danger of cliques
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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing
Tips for managers on keeping stress at bay
Stress can quickly turn from feeling under pressure to burnout – how can we reduce stress in our day-to-day lives?
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Topic: Workplace Culture
Relationships are the scaffolding of good wellbeing
Here’s why not mentioning work can boost relationships and wellbeing and stop ‘transactional’ conversations
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Topic: Employment Landscape
Four outtakes from National Apprenticeship Week 2021
“You can get anywhere with an apprenticeship”. How doing a management apprenticeship can fire up your career
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Topic: Workplace Culture
Don’t stop moaning, Bill Michael
The boss of KPMG quit after telling his people to ‘stop moaning’. But isn’t allowing your people to moan beneficial?
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Topic: Personal Development
‘Share sparkling as well as challenging moments’: CMI members share lessons from 2020
Have a clear vision. Go with the flow. Share sparkling moments as well as challenges. The CMI community shares 2020 learnings
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Topic: Governance
We’ve gone platinum…
CMI were recently awarded Investors in People Platinum status. Here are some responses from the CMI team on this accolade
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