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Topic: Equality and Diversity

The power of equity, diversity and inclusion: Business strategies for success

Join us for an insightful webinar as we explore the impact of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on businesses.

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The Intrapreneurial Mindset: How to drive innovation and change

Learn how to spark innovation and identify new opportunities.

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CMI Highlights – 4 October

Awards season is here! Plus: creating intentional managers and boosting workplace wellbeing

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Topic: Personal Development

Turning on the talent tap

A CMgr reveals how his organisation developed a more robust and successful development strategy for their younger talent

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Topic: Personal Development

“Good managers make a lot happen out of a little”

How a lockdown diversion turned into a global social enterprise. The remarkable story of Alka Bohorun CMgr FCMI and BH40

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Topic: Productivity

Are managers equipped to solve the UK’s poor productivity?

Not quite, thinks Dr Hugh Billot MCMI. Discover his five tools to enhance your company’s productivity

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Topic: Personal Development

Why just being vulnerable won’t cut it

Leaders and managers are told to show their human side. It’s certainly a powerful tool – as long as you remember to lead too

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Topic: Personal Development

A long, hard road to management

CMgr of the Year nominee Fiona Apio-Matanda’s story illustrates how leadership skills can transform your life chances

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Topic: Project Management

Creating a new rail network – from the ground up

CMgr of the Year nominee Tom Olliver CMgr FCMI built a new network from scratch… and spawned a social media sensation

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The Leading Issue with Rachel Sylvester

Join CMI CEO Ann Franke OBE and Rachel Sylvester: Chair The Times Health Commission and The Times Education Commission.

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Topic: Employability

Decision Making to Drive Business and Define Careers

An exclusive opportunity to gain insights from extraordinary leaders and esteemed members of the CMI Regional Board.

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Topic: Governance

Taking great management global

Get an update on CMI’s growing presence in some of the world’s fastest-growing markets

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