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How to use humour as a manager
Every manager needs humour in their toolbox. From team bonding to defusing failure, this is how to bring out your funny side
Make your remote appraisals, onboarding and offboarding a success
These are routine tasks usually done face to face, but they’re much tougher virtually. Learn how to make them work remotely
Read this before implementing an unlimited vacation policy
Did you know unlimited holiday policies require expert management skills? Discover why there’s more to it than meets the eye
The great holiday switch off?
We asked the CMI community whether they would be switching off this holiday period, and the results are mixed…
What makes an effective and successful leader?
From me-me-me to you-you-you: 10 reasons why the best leaders leave their egos at the office door
When to be a manager vs when to be a leader: the manager’s guide to avoiding Armageddon
What’s the difference between management and leadership? Is your job to set rhythms or drive change?
How to give feedback like a Strictly judge
Seven things that you can learn from TV’s professional feedback-givers – the Strictly Come Dancing judges
Hybrid hazards and how to manage them
One hazard is finding time for those micro-transactions – but making the investment could boost your team’s productivity.
Hey team! Your awesome boss is in the chat
Translating your in-person communication skills to digital spaces doesn’t have to be hard
Four questions to ask about your remote communication
Don’t let your organisation become a glorified TaskRabbit: look at how your digital communication reflects your culture
The 10 Cs of employee engagement in the Covid era
We need to update the way we think about employee engagement for the post-pandemic era. How is it different now?
Why you shouldn’t motivate your employees
Only 1 in 3 think their boss is good at motivation. This is how to ramp up your team’s motivation without the big speeches
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