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Topic: Equality and Diversity

CMI Race: Moving the dial

A passionate debate about race inequality in organisations and society and how to implement authentic changes.

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Topic: Employment Landscape

Motivating people at times of crisis, uncertainty and change

Regions are under Covid-19 restrictions and anxiety is rife. Motivating people is vital but requires specific techniques

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

How to manage work-related insecurity and anxiety

As Coronavirus takes hold, stress and anxiety are becoming a part of everyday life. Managers can make a positive difference

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Topic: Crisis Management

Why humour should be taken seriously in leadership

With Coronavirus rates increasing and many regions under social restrictions, is there still room for humour in leadership?

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

“I know where you’re coming from…”

With Coronavirus rules changing from day to day, managers have to know people’s triggers and make a connection…

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Topic: Flexibility

Lessons in crisis management: don’t follow the herd

“I actively try not to make decisions based on what others were doing”. How experienced leaders confront a crisis situation

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Topic: Workplace Culture

Blueprint for Balance: Pay & Rewards

Hear all about pay & rewards in a gender-balanced workplace.

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Topic: Governance

Only 7% of FTSE CEOs are women – that’s bonkers

Despite evidence that proves a link between good representation of women at senior levels and strong financial performance

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Topic: Governance

We’ve gone platinum…

CMI were recently awarded Investors in People Platinum status. Here are some responses from the CMI team on this accolade

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Topic: Employment Landscape

Six lessons we learned from the CMI 2020 President’s Awards

The critical role of leadership in uncertainty. The power of experimentation. The impact of humanity in management.

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Topic: Flexibility

Should flexible working be a day-one right?

For years, CMI has made the case for flexible working in the UK to be more widely adopted. Now’s the time for real action

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

How to create psychologically safe workplaces for colleagues from diverse ethnic groups

The input of people from diverse ethnic groups is critical for establishing an inclusive work environment

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