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Topic: Communication

Four simple steps to develop better active listening

Take a deep dive into this vital management skill and discover some simple techniques to improve your listening skills

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Topic: Change Management

The Metaverse: It’s Time for Action

The Metaverse is a disruptive force on the horizon coming ever closer – how will you harness it for your business?

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CMI Highlights – 8 February 2023

Celebrating apprentices and the new Workplace in Review episode. Plus: Elon Musk’s leadership approach to remote redundancies

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Topic: Employment Landscape

Solving the skills shortage: why apprenticeships matter

As businesses in all sectors struggle to get the skills and talent they need, apprenticeships are one useful answer

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Topic: Workplace Culture

What’s the truth behind authenticity?

More than 2,000 people answered our poll – and the results might make you reflect on your leadership style

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Topic: Difficult Conversations

How to get remote redundancies right

Don’t do an Elon Musk – this is how to execute remote redundancies sensitively and compassionately, even via a screen

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Topic: Project Management

How to build supply chain resilience in volatile times

It’s more important than ever for consultants to help clients build supply chain resilience – we asked some ChMC’s for advice

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Topic: Crisis Management

Cyber security: Why the biggest WFH risk actually comes from employees 

Working from home can leave businesses and their supply chains more vulnerable. Here’s 3 simple ways to protect your business

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Topic: Difficult Conversations

Calling out unacceptable behaviour: “It’s all about communication”

These can be difficult situations for managers and leaders to navigate. So what’s the most effective way to do it?

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Flexible Working and the Future of Work: managing employees since Covid-19

A joint research report the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on flexible working.

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Cranfield: Part-time Working After the Pandemic: the impact of the flexible furlough scheme

A report on part-time working after the pandemic and the impact of the flexible furlough Scheme.

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Topic: Support and Wellbeing

Wellbeing in the workplace: Nurturing bright ideas

Discover how to create a happier, healthier workplace.

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