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: Employment Landscape

The talent retention secret that doesn’t involve a salary rise

Consultants and their clients face a world of competition for talent. Money matters, but so too does a sense of purpose

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Imposter syndrome, self-doubt and how to overcome it

Take a deep dive into what imposter syndrome is, what causes it and some strategies for how to deal with it

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Topic: Ethnicity

Fireside Chat with Dr Elizabeth Shaw of 1000 Black Voices

A discussion on the importance of adopting a culture centred around equality, diversity and inclusion in the work.

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Topic: Personal Development

“Connect, collaborate, deliver”

Discover how Captain Allan Youp CMgr FCMI’s new “Royal Navy start-up” is transforming the maritime sector

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Topic: Productivity

Finding a sense of purpose at a profit-driven company

Creating a sense of purpose in a for-profit firm is harder, but not impossible – and you need these three things

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Topic: Personal Development

Six classroom principles to improve your management practice

A business expert-turned-teacher shares six transformational tips that even the most experienced manager can take away

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Menopause: Expert guidance to support your people

Two-thirds of women feel unsupported with menopause symptoms at work, so what can managers do to best support them?

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Topic: Difficult Conversations

Can we have a virtual word?

How to effectively and successfully manage difficult conversations in a virtual environment.

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Topic: Workplace Culture

“Good people don’t make a fuss, they just leave”

How to spot when your best employees are thinking of leaving – and encourage them to stay

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Four ways to improve psychological safety at work

Raise awareness, create support groups, promote health and banish blame – some proven ways to help your people feel secure in

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Topic: Personal Development

“Lack of vision, increasing debt, inconsistent approaches”

How Ricky Massey CMgr FCMI tackles failing schools – and his lessons for other leaders

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Topic: Workplace Culture

Anthro-Vision: Using anthropology to understand business behaviours

By using anthropology to understand how people act, managers and leaders can gain a clearer perspective on the world of work

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