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Topic: Personal Development

Why James became a Chartered Manager after 24 years in the army

In the army, James Bowman undertook management qualifications to ensure he had skills that would transfer to civilian life

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Dr Hiba Khan CMgr FCMI, CMI Apprentice of the Year 2024

Obstetrics and gynaecology doctor and chief revenue officer Hiba embarked on a Senior Leader Apprenticeship in April 2022

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Lauren Pope, CMI Student of the Year 2024

High flyer Lauren is no stranger to winning awards, having also taken home a prize from Nottingham Business School

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Corndel, CMI Training Provider of the Year 2024

Corndel collaborates with organisations to provide transformative skills programmes to employees at all levels

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Topic: Personal Development

Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire, CMI HE Partner of the Year 2024

Hertfordshire Business School offers leadership and management apprenticeships through a variety of employer-driven pathways

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Riwilo Masulani CMgr MCMI, CMI Chartered Manager of the Year 2024

Riwilo Masulani CMgr MCMI coordinated a multidisciplinary joint effort in renewing the Coal Authority’s permitting process

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Highlights – 27 November

“The new way forward”: Equality, apprenticeships and refreshing careers. Plus, CMI 2024 Award winners announced today!

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Zarina Naqvi CMC ChMC FIC, CMI Volunteer of the Year 2024

Zarina Naqvi CMC ChMC FIC has made a big contribution to the evolution and development of the Institute of Consulting

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Akshaya Thanasegaran, CMI International Student of the Year 2024

Despite grappling with self-doubt during her studies, Akshaya has taken on leadership roles in several subjects

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Sunway University, CMI International HE Partner of the Year 2024

Sunway University takes a values-led approach that equips students for the real world of work – in Asia and beyond

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Small business growth in the spotlight for Management Publication of the Year 2024

We look at the submissions – including a book, a report and a podcast – that have been shortlisted in the SME Growth category

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The power of promises

How the ethics of keeping promises build trust and fuel business success – and what we can learn from Kantian ethics

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