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Be a big-picture leader: ten ideas that will shape tomorrow
We boiled down the 2021 CMI Management Book of the Year shortlist to these ten insights…
What you think about WFH, flexible and hybrid working: the results are in
We’ve been tracking how managers feel about work, job satisfaction and hybrid working – the results reveal a new agenda item
Are you leading with practical empathy?
In a conversation with Judge Magnus, we explore the must-have qualities of those looking to be #BetterManagers
The future of managers in an ever-polarized world
Managers need to be anchors in an unsettled sea – without them, we become untethered to what’s important for our organisation
Chartered Management Consultant: ‘The bar is set high – for a reason’
The new Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC) award, developed by CMI and the MCA, is showcasing brilliant consultants
The Rise and Fall of the European Super League – 6 key lessons for leaders everywhere
Much has been said about the ill-fated project to create a breakaway football league for Europe’s elite football clubs
Post-Covid leadership: a critical perspective
We need leaders for the times – but with so much change over the past year, what does good management look like?
Management consultancy: what good looks like
As we emerge from the pandemic, many organisations will need assurance that they’re engaging with high-quality consultants
Cliques at work: is your culture damaging employees’ mental health?
One Chartered Manager and CMI Companion who’s suffered workplace bullying and harassment on the danger of cliques
Relationships are the scaffolding of good wellbeing
Here’s why not mentioning work can boost relationships and wellbeing and stop ‘transactional’ conversations
“What’s the right thing to do to get the situation resolved?”
Former army general, CEO and leadership coach Bill Moore explores how to bring moral purpose to your leadership
Join the conversation: What’s the best size for a team?
How many direct reports should a manager have? We’d love to hear your views

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