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Topic: Personal Development

Monday morning meetings: the best start to the week?

Make your Monday morning meetings more meaningful with these five top tips – and become a meeting marvel

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Topic: Personal Development

What managers need to understand about being an LGBTQ+ leader

Over a third of people are hiding their gender or sexual identity at work. Understanding is the first step to progress

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Topic: Crisis Management

Management in a time of crisis: economic shockwaves from the Ukraine war

The tragedy unfolding in Ukraine is having an impact across the global economy. What steps should responsible managers take?

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Topic: Workplace Culture

I want to help my local community. Where should I start?

We know that helping the community around you bolsters your business success. Start by just listening

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Topic: Workplace Culture

8 ways to support your employees through the cost of living crisis

With inflation and bills skyrocketing, you may not be able to offer all employees a pay rise. What else can managers do?

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Topic: Personal Development

Dinosaurs vs dolphins: be distinct or go extinct

A manager’s mindset is vital to success. And there’s only one type that has the ability to make a splash…

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Topic: Personal Development

Will you be one of the 75?

The new CMI bursary is offering 75 inspirational people up to £1000 per year to support their training. Apply before 31 May!

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Topic: Personal Development

Blockchain and why it’s impossible for managers to ignore

Cutting costs, boosting reliability, transforming data storage… blockchain has the potential to transform your organisation

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Topic: Productivity

Balancing working and life

A practical workshop on how to maintain a good work-life balance.

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Let’s talk about Age in the workplace

Share your lived experiences and views on age inclusion in the workplace through our poll, open now.

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Topic: Governance

The hidden cost of culture in mergers & acquisitions

This event will delve into the cultural challenges organisations experience when they merge or are acquired.

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Topic: Crisis Management

CMI Economic Briefing: Russian invasion of Ukraine

CMI’s Economic Briefing on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including practical steps Managers can take to support teams.

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