Knowledge and Insights

Welcome to CMI’s knowledge and insights hub. Here you’ll find practical guidance and resources to help you with the challenges managers face on a daily basis.

The hub is also home to our cutting-edge research and policy work, keeping you at the forefront of the discussions happening in the management profession.

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Topic: Productivity

Top trends for independent management consultants in 2025

Are you positioned to help clients with AI and sustainability while fending off greater competition in a remote-work market?

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Topic: Personal Development

From zero to 100mph: how Chartered Manager Tony keeps a cool head

Tony Bowen CMgr FCMI applies his methodical approach to management to both work and volunteering with HM Coastguard

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Leading with Purpose: A Wellbeing-Centric Approach to Ethical and Exclusive Leadership

Embark on a journey toward a more compassionate, inclusive, and ethically-driven leadership style.

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Topic: Personal Development

Six things we learned at CMI Communities Live, Middlesbrough

The first CMI Communities Live event in the UK brought together both leaders and learners at Teesside University

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Topic: Personal Development

Alight here for better management: degree apprenticeships at Transport for London

Two TfL management degree apprentices on finding the best route into a satisfying career…

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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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Topic: Personal Development

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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Topic: Personal Development

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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Topic: Personal Development

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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Topic: Personal Development

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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