Blog: “Before CMI, my management lacked empathy” Written by Annie Makoff-Clark Friday 27 September 2024 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Having left the military, Chartered Manager of the Week Ryan Hume CMgr FCMI decided to seek formal management accreditation. CMI has given him the confidence and framework to lead with integrity and drive lasting change Ryan Hume CMgr FCMI embarked on his journey with CMI knowing he had to adjust his leadership style. Straight after his GCSEs, Ryan entered the military, where he worked a six-year stint as an engineer before returning to civilian life and building up management experience in the telecoms and rail industries. Chartered stories: “I found the calling I never knew I had” The military is hierarchical, and the management training Ryan had been exposed to focused on a command-and-obey style of management. “I knew my own leadership style needed adapting for my post-military career,” he says. Ryan identified that he needed formal accreditation. He used 360-degree feedback to assess his management skills. Although he scored highly in areas such as honesty and transparency, he scored low for empathy. Keep reading: how CMI helped Ryan develop his career confidence Login or register below for Free Instant Access Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Sign in with email Email remember me remember Forget? Please confirm that you want to switch off the "Sign in with email" remember me feature. Yes No Register for Free Access Not yet a Member, Subscriber or Friend? Register as a CMI Friend for free, and get access to this and many other exclusive resources, as well as weekly updates straight to your inbox. You have successfully registered As a CMI Friend, you now have access to whole range of CMI Friendship benefits. Please login to the left to confirm your registration and access the article. Blog This is a space for people to stay up-to-date with all the latest knowledge, opinions and commentary on management and leadership topics from some industry leaders. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
