Features and Longer Reads

Looking for a deeper dive into a particular subject? Check out our longer articles for a more extensive read.

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When you’ve got a bit more time on your hands, check out CMI’s features and longer reads.

Still full of practical advice and cutting edge insight, these pieces are a little more detailed and will allow you to immerse yourself in one particular topic or theme.

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Topic: Personal Development

Here’s to a year of communication and competence (please!)

Truly human leadership will get us and our people through a tough 2021.

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Topic: Governance

Mission critical: the management hot topics

John Board dean of Henley Business School and top NHS leader Delroy Beverley share what’s on their radar for 2021

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Topic: Flexibility

Presenteeism hasn’t been left behind in the office

Working from home has left some employees logging longer hours, but this doesn’t mean they are being more productive

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Topic: Crisis Management

System shock: How the civil service responded to Covid-19

The government’s chief people officer speaks to CMI about pivoting in the civil service

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

The gatekeepers of racial diversity at work need to step up

How do we get decision-makers to understand their unconscious bias?

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Topic: Personal Development

What type of pioneer are you?

Using data from hundreds of interviews, this leader has identified four types of pioneer. How does your style compare

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Topic: Governance

Should managers connect with employees on social media?

Does ‘friending’ staff on social media show genuine interest, or is it an invasion of privacy?

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Topic: Governance

Long Read: Let employees decide – you’ll thank them for it

Some think giving employees more decision-making power leads to chaos and conflict – I believe it invigorates them

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Topic: Flexibility

When Microsoft changed its leadership culture

The fascinating transition from Steve Ballmer’s high-octane leadership style to Satya Nadella’s partnership-cent

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Topic: Crisis Management

Towards a blended future? Higher education post-Covid

It’s been a transformative year for universities and higher education institutions. What’s been learned by these leaders?

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Topic: Employment Landscape

Deep Dive: Virtual networking tips to help you stand out!

Here are some bitesize tips to help you network before, during, and after an online networking event

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Long-Covid: Why we could all be better leaders after the crisis

With hindsight, being a manager was straightforward when we were together in workplaces..

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