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Topic: Personal Development

“The fire service reignited my passion for developing female leaders”

A move from fashion retail to the Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service meant a radical change for Yvonne Devereux CMgr MCMI

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Topic: Personal Development

Even in retirement, development is important, says Chartered Manager Tom Doran

Tom Doran CMgr FCMI FIC, despite being retired since 2017, he’s not content to put his feet up

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Highlights – 23 July

Heatwaves, healthcare and some heartening support for managers

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Topic: Personal Development

As a manager, how much do you understand ADHD?

ADHD is often framed as a deficit, but this can overlook the strengths it brings. For managers, understanding ADHD is key

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Topic: Personal Development

“It’s practical as well as theoretical”: how a Dual Accredited MBA benefited NHS doctor Hiba

How combining academic rigour with real-world application helped Dr Hiba Khan CMgr FCMI thrive in two high-stake roles

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Topic: Communication

What support do managers need most in today’s economic climate?

The CMI community shared their thoughts in a recent LinkedIn poll, which led to some healthy debate in the comments

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Topic: Employment Landscape

How can businesses and business schools work better together?

Anthony Sturgess of Liverpool Business School says better relationships can help businesses realise their full potential

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Topic: Personal Development

“It’s a completely new challenge for me”: one Chartered Manager’s life in retail

Damien Pugh CMgr MCMI shares how becoming Chartered has been the pivotal moment in his career so far…

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Topic: Employability

Giving students the best possible return on their investment at Greenwich

The University of Greenwich’s Raluca Marinciu explains how their CMI Dual Accredited course is transforming student outcomes

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Topic: Personal Development

How not to be seen as a blocker

It’s easy to be pigeonholed if you’re in a risk management role – Jean Gan has her say

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Topic: Personal Development

“It’s a miracle I survived”: one manager’s journey from crisis to Chartered success

A near-death experience with Covid resulted in David Tazzini-Lloyd CMgr FCMI turning to CMI

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Highlights – 9 July

Psychological safety first: how culture can strengthen defences, teams and the future

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