Research Reports

The Institute undertakes research into leading-edge management issues through surveys of its membership. The findings are published in influential, accessible and highly readable reports, which are available at substantial discounts to both Individual and Corporate Members.

Executive Summaries for most of our research reports, offering concise insights into the key findings, can be viewed and downloaded from the appropriate section below.

To purchase the full versions of any of these reports or to request hard copies of the summaries, please contact the Research team in the Institute's London office at research@managers.org.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 7421 2721.

This study looks ahead to 2018 and predicts what the world of work and management will look like and examines how organisations can prepare for it.

This summary report identifies the potential forces of change looming on the horizon which will alter or even transform the business environment.

The key challenges inherent in uncovering and managing talent within organisations are identified by research conducted in partnership with Ashridge Consulting.

The Institute's ninth survey into business continuity management among UK organisations, based on a survey of 754 managers.

The latest report in the Quality of Working Life series shows a "work while you're sick" attitude hitting UK organisations.

A new report based on a survey of 998 managers and a series of in-depth employer interviews on the use of online resources to support managers' learning.

An assessment of the value of management qualifications from the perspective of both UK employers and individual managers.

A pioneering research initiative exploring how to develop leaders with the capability to manage the political dimension of their businesses.

The Institute's eighth survey into business continuity management among UK organisations, based on a survey of 1,257 managers