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

Don’t Be Tied to Your Desk: a Talent Manager’s Advice for Young Professionals

Being engaged with your job is important, but don’t prioritise work over play.

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Topic: Difficult Conversations

How To Admit To Making A Mistake At Work

It’s never easy to put your hands up when things go wrong at work. From keeping level-headed to staying truthful, here’s how

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Topic: Personal Development

Continuing Professional Development: What Does CPD Actually Mean?

So you’re on the management career path. How does a systematic commitment to CPD benefit you in future?

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

The Links Between Mental Health And Technology

Chief Executive of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England, Simon Blake OBE, recently spoke at Arden University to a group of

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Topic: Productivity

How To Boost Your Communication Skills

What’s the most effective communication tool that we’re neglecting? Our voice.

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Topic: Personal Development

Embracing Opportunities To Help Work Out What You Want To Do

How to make the most of situations you may face at University.

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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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