CEO's Blog

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

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Topic: Productivity

How To Have Way Better Meetings In 2020

It’s January, you’ve got a cold and a mountain of emails to come back to after the Christmas break. Here are some ways to jum

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Topic: Personal Development

The world in 2020: how not to be a left-behind leader

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Topic: Personal Development

What Nobody Tells You About Starting Work

The workplace is a potential socio-political minefield. Here’s the knowledge that no careers advisor will ever give you

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Topic: Productivity

Ann Francke: Now is the Time for Careful Management and Leadership

At last we have clarity over brexit, and the uk has the chance to move forward together.

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Topic: Personal Development

Could Dumbledore Help You Get Your First Job?

Can Gandalf help you get that placement?Can honey motivate you to smash your targets? Can Mary Poppins keep you on schedule?

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Topic: Personal Development

Building Your Career Support Network

Mentor can deliver a lot of valuable advice, but a group of supportive peers can be just as beneficial to your career

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Topic: Productivity

When the Student Met the CEO: What They Learned

Anushka Patil was given the opportunity to experience John Jeffcock’s job for a day. What did she learn

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Topic: Productivity

Tried and Tested Time Management Tools to Stick to Your Schedule

Managing Your Time Can Feel Like an Uphill Struggle, but These Tools and Tricks Can Give You a Hand Through the Worst of It.

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Topic: Personal Development

CMI’s Ultimate Guide To Email Etiquette

You May Know How to Text and Have a Conversation Through Gifs – but Do You Actually Know How to Draft an Email?

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Should You Talk About Mental Health In An Interview?

Mental health issues can be difficult to bring up, but one leading HR director pays to be upfront

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