Advice
Looking for advice and guidance? Whether you are looking for topical tips or information, you can find the latest advice and guidance from the CMI team here.
How to make an impact in your first 100 days in a new job
Tips, resources and checklists to help you create a good impression and build a strong reputation in your new management role
Negotiation: 5 things managers can learn from hostage negotiators
A hostage negotiator explains which of her particular set of skills are most applicable to managers and leaders
Survival skills for Accidental Project Managers
This project management expert from CMI Malaysia channels his inner Bear Grylls with his top three survival tips for PMs
“Authenticity squeezes out imposter syndrome”
Self-doubt affects most of us, even high achievers. One way to overcome it is to recognise the many strengths it gives you
Mentoring: the manager’s deep dive
Take a deep dive into what good mentoring looks like and the skills and knowledge you need to make the most of it as a mentor
Managing smarter, not harder
Policing leadership guru Dr Peter Neyroud CBE CMgr CCMI on the science of prioritising limited resources
The maturity challenge: how to retain your older workers
ONS research reveals how to support older employees to stay in the workplace for longer
Change management: a manager’s deep dive
Do you have the skills to succeed in today’s volatile environment? We take a closer look at core tools you need
Managers have to deal with their biases – here’s how
Dealing with biases is critical for a truly diverse and inclusive organisation. Overcome yours with these leadership lessons
How to be an LGBTQIA+ ally as a manager
“Allyship is more than just saying, ‘We are pro-LGBTQIA+’”. It’s about active buy-in and a willingness to learn
Managing neurodiversity in the workplace
Neurodivergent people can bring valuable skills to any workplace, as long as the working environment plays to their strengths
Lone working: the dangers, and tools for coping
More people are finding themselves working alone. Here are some potential impacts and expert techniques for coping