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

Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Apprenticeship

How using the Career Development Centre helped me to build my confidence during my first year of university.

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Topic: Personal Development

CMI Resources That Helped Me Stand Out!

How using the Career Development Centre helped me to build my confidence during my first year of university.

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Topic: Personal Development

What I’ve Learnt About Leadership By Making Mistakes

Too much unrealistic pressure put on young leaders to consistently perform but it’s important to make mistakes.

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Topic: Personal Development

The ‘Soft-Skills’ Employers Are Looking For In A Graduate

How to make sure you are demonstrating the skills that employers are really looking for

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Topic: Productivity

Opinion: Why One Sacking is Worth 1,000 Memos

Why leaders should send clear signals with action

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Topic: Personal Development

What Does It Mean To Be A Future Leader?

Gain those all-important early leadership roles with tips from the Chair of our Future Leaders Panel, Reetu Kansal

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Topic: Productivity

Five Innovation Tips Businesses Can Learn From Dogs

Quirky innovation advice from this business author

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Topic: Productivity

Why Millennial Managers Are Unhappiest at Work

The results of a new survey show us why young talent is feeling negative about the workplace

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Topic: Personal Development

Returning to Work? Here’s How to Master the Interview

One CMI management book of the year entry explains how to explain a career break

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Topic: Productivity

What Makes Managers Happy at Work?

Former minister of trade lord mark price shares new data on happiness at work.

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