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Time to become an activist-manager…?
In the post-Covid era, managers must speak truth to power and stand up for those disadvantaged by old-school practices
How to be a little less Trunchbull
Here’s a little snapshot into Captain Holt and Miss Trunchbull’s management styles
My career: from accidental manager to business founder
My first management role was on team of seven – here’s my career-long story of on-the-job learning and development
The art of resilience-building during a pandemic
To build resilience, we must first understand that disruptive events don’t self-conclude – so neither should we
Culture change in a virtual world – urgency is the key
Here’s a fascinating interview with Teddy Nyahasha, who took over as CEO just as the pandemic hit
iQualify Event
Live Webinar discussing the issues that commonly recur across the debate on gender balance.
Rebuilding momentum on women’s progress at work
Gender equality in the workplace has been disrupted by Covid-19 – but it’s time to gain back what we’ve lost in the past year
CMI set to advise on innovative management scheme
Help to Grow: Management is a new scheme designed to help SMEs develop their management and leadership skills
“Mid-life for women is where ageism meets sexism”
Senior women nurture workforces, and have the clout to force change – so why are many organisations dispensing with them?
Are you a supportive manager? You should be…
Research finds that the people most affected by the pandemic – young and low-skilled workers – are most in need of support
The state of the nation: mental health in decline
Kooth used their unique position to provide insights into the pandemic’s impact on mental wellbeing – here are their findings
Pivoting in the pandemic: How inspirational women have thrived and inspired others throughout Covid-19
Meet the inspiring women who have started and expanded their own businesses during lockdown

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