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CMI Highlights – 3 May 2023

Ann Francke discusses accountability in toxic workplaces, plus CMI’s work to improve public services

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Topic: Personal Development

How to network when there’s a power imbalance

The network gap is preventing everyone from reaping the benefits that strong networks provide. How can we close it?

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Topic: Personal Development

Emotional intelligence and empathy in the workplace: a deep dive

EQ is vital for building and managing relationships at work, here’s how to improve it

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Topic: Communication

Informal networks: Strategies for middle managers to boost their influence

Leadership just got harder. It’s not just about brains and emotional intelligence, PQ is key to building a trusted network

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Topic: Communication

Listening to save lives: Lessons from a Chartered Manager

A friend’s suicide prompted David McLaughlin CMgr to listen hard. This is his expert advice for other managers

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The Leading Issue with David Smith

Join CMI CEO Ann Francke OBE and David Smith, the Economics Editor of the Sunday Times and recipient of numerous awards.

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Topic: Governance

Get inspired by these three pioneering, sustainable companies

These businesses have transformed their leadership approach, and they’re ideas that you can bring into your own organisation

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Topic: Trust

Leading with integrity: lessons from Britain’s Most Admired Companies

We speak to top UK leaders on living your principles, ethical dilemmas and the small actions that make a difference

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CMI Highlights – 19 April 2023

A look at this year’s gender pay gap data, the CBI allegations, and Daisy Hooper talks apprenticeships in the FT

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Topic: Workplace Culture

The slippery slope: Understanding ethics in management

Take a deep dive into some tips and tools to help you lead with integrity

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How to help your clients meet net zero

Consultants are increasingly asked to guide their clients on their net zero journey so we asked some experts for their advice

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Topic: Workplace Culture

Should dogs be allowed in the office? – You Decide

Are pet-friendly offices an innovative post-Covid talent strategy or a nightmare waiting to happen? CMI’s community weighs in

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