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Three inspiring stories of apprentices for NAW 2021
You learn on the job. You build your own network. You showcase your skills. Three real-life stories from apprentices
The confident rise of the management apprenticeship
In the depths of the Covid-19 crisis, management apprenticeships have given leaders more resilience and team-building skills
Pay rises and promotions in the time of Covid
In normal circumstances, career progression is incredibly important to many of us. But right now, many people feel stuck
CMI response to ethnic disparities and inequality in the UK
CMI publishes its response to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities call for evidence
CMI’s 2021 Budget Submission
CMI publishes its priorities ahead of the 2021 Budget
Kindness, courage, and a good sense of humour: watchwords for 2021
What Emma and other CMI members and managers are planning to do differently in the year ahead
Covid-19 may achieve the impossible: it might make us fall back in love with the office
Managing remote workforces comes with challenges and upsides – but is a surprising outcome that we appreciate the office?
‘Share sparkling as well as challenging moments’: CMI members share lessons from 2020
Have a clear vision. Go with the flow. Share sparkling moments as well as challenges. The CMI community shares 2020 learnings
“Managing threat and risk completely changed” – an in-depth look at reactive police force leadership
Police Chief Superintendent Paul Griffiths CMgr CCMI, talks about his leadership style during the Covid-19 crisis
CMI’s CMgr of the Year relives six months of transformation
Manisha Mistry CMgr explains how Covid-19 accelerated positive, digital transformation at Rolls-Royce
Impact of Covid on women
Gender equality (SDG 5) has been recognised as a crucial element for advancing sustainable 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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