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Topic: Employee Engagement

How to engage workers? Help them discover their intrinsic motivation

Four levers to help workers discover their intrinsic motivation

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Topic: Workplace Culture

Time to switch off? Smartphones in the office – You decide

Should personal smartphone use be limited in the office? The CMI community weighs in

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Topic: Hybrid Working

“It was a big shock”: How to manage (and mediate) a hybrid team

An “accidental manager” shares her journey from novice to expert in hybrid team management

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Topic: Personal Development

Leading in adult education: “Chartered status helped me verify my skills”

The principal of an adult education institute on “doing more with less” and how CMI membership has helped him

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Highlights – 27 March

Why ‘Quit-Tok’ is a viral wake-up call. Plus, the power of flexibility – for people and organisations

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Applying Diversity and Inclusion: Five elements that no organisation can afford to ignore

Diversity and inclusion takes care and attention. Here are five key tips to get it right…

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Topic: Change Management

“Be self-aware, have an open mind and trust your instincts”

We learn lessons from a successful project manager and leader who has worked in many varied international environments

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It’s the skill of the moment: why adaptability is in high demand

Research from LinkedIn reveals that adaptability is the “top skill of the moment” – here’s how to build this vital skill

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Topic: Workplace Culture

How to have an impact beyond your organisation

Today’s challenges require organisations to look beyond profit and growth. Introducing: ‘transform-lational’ leadership…

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Topic: Project Management

Everything is connected: How to strengthen your strategic business partnerships

How you can create business partnerships that will drive innovation, growth and fresh opportunity

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Topic: Hybrid Working

The great office stand-off

Hybrid working vs full-time office working? Forcing employees back to the office vs consulting with employees?

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Topic: Workplace Culture

“Don’t think that you’re the problem”

Sadly, toxic work behaviour is widespread. We hear from people who’ve suffered it – how do you deal with a toxic colleague?

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