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Topic: Communication

‘Remote belonging’: The new rules of online meetings

As online and virtual meetings become the norm, there are new techniques emerging for managers to pick up social cues

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Topic: Governance

Top lessons for – virtual – crisis management

Have the right meta-skills. Get your best people focused only on the problem. Communicate. Sounds easy, doesn’t it…?

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Lockdown insomnia: what are the signs that your team are struggling?

More people are struggling with sleep problems during the pandemic. How does that affect their performance at work?

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

We’re in this together: the Importance of Wellbeing

Learn how investing in your wellbeing can lead to increased engagement, reduce sickness absence and higher performance.

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Topic: Personal Development

What are Employers really looking for?

Gain insight on organisational recruitment, with recommendations on how to succeed in your job applications.

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Challenges and Celebrations

Learn more about how you can help create a more inclusive world by choosing to challenge.

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Topic: Governance

Join the conversation: What’s the best size for a team?

How many direct reports should a manager have? We’d love to hear your views

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Topic: Governance

How to exude authority

You may think you’re presenting yourself well – but check these 11 ways you might be destroying people’s confidence in you

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Topic: Communication

Managing irritability: how not to take it out on your team

We’re all stressed right now. Sleeplessness and exhaustion are rife. But you can ensure that irritation doesn’t spill over

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Topic: Crisis Management

Build back better – and bolder: five new truths about leadership

One year on from the first UK national lockdown, a lot has changed in how we manage and lead. These are my five big learnings

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Topic: Personal Development

The value of Chartered Manager Status

Learn all about the value of the Chartered Manager status, hosted by CMI Engagement Manager, Goldie Polycarp.

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Topic: Crisis Management

Covid-19: crisis response lessons from Asia-Pacific

CMI regional chairs in Asia explain how the pandemic response in their countries helped to mitigate the impact of Covid-19

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