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Bridging the gap: Supporting a new generation of leaders

CMI’s research reveals a growing disconnect between employer expectations and young people’s readiness for the workplace.

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Topic: Productivity

Highlights – 8 July

More scorching summer sun – and leadership’s duty to provide trust, support and a cool breeze

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Topic: Productivity

Transforming global business firms

Dr Elizabeth Andrews CMgr MCMI shares the role of innovative knowledge management in a digitally connected era

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Topic: Productivity

From AI adoption to AI readiness: why managers must close the people gap

The gap between adoption and readiness is not a software problem, it’s a people problem, says Salman Khalid CMgr FCMI

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Topic: Personal Development

On the field or in the boardroom: why rugby is the ultimate model for leadership

Zafeer Shamsudeen CMgr FCMI explores how the core principles of rugby align with CMI values to drive organisational success

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Topic: Personal Development

The can-do NHS leader transforming care in her community

Dr Jess Harvey CMgr MCMI shares how her approach has transformed health services in her region

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Topic: Productivity

The AI governance triad: balancing management, accountability and innovation

As AI transforms organisations, leaders must move beyond speed and efficiency to build systems that protect long-term value

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Topic: Support and Wellbeing

Psychological safety in teams: a manager’s duty of care

Why teams where people feel safe to speak up, challenge and learn is essential to performance and wellbeing

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Topic: Personal Development

How Becoming a Chartered Manager Fuelled Janice Tai’s Entrepreneurial Journey

See how Janice Tai CMgr combined business balance with Chartered status to fuel her career.

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Topic: Personal Development

The Chartered Manager bridging science, tech and education

Dr Musarat Kabir Chisty CMgr MCMI, Chartered Manager of the Week, went from cancer research to AI entrepreneurship

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Topic: Personal Development

Leading with Wisdom: How Dr. Abdelrhman Meero is Transforming Higher Education through Chartered Leadership

Dr. Abdelrhman Meero: how Chartered status has helped him transition from an academic specialist, to senior leader.

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Topic: Personal Development

Shaping Malaysia’s Next Generation of Leaders: The Perdana University and CMI Partnership

Perdana University and CMI: Developing a new generation of workplace-ready, resilient business leaders in Malaysia.

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