Case Study: Meet the manager: the coach Monday 24 September 2018 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email For healthcare leader Philip Laverty, becoming chartered has unlocked career progression. Philip Laverty always wanted to leave an impact in business. Raised in Vienna, he worked his way through the ranks of the leisure industry to become general manager of fitness chain Holmes Place Vienna International. Eager for a new challenge, he then moved to the UK and threw himself into the world of consumer goods, working as European operations manager for The Hut Group. Stepping up at work But Laverty wanted to take his leadership skills to the next level. He aspired to understand the strategic side of management, and embarked on CMI’s Level 7 Strategic Leadership and Management Diploma. “I wanted to reflect on my own leadership skills, and to have a look into my own personal and professional development,” Laverty says. “I’m always looking for ways to improve my abilities and capabilities.” A quick learner, Laverty passed the diploma and soon gained Chartered Manager status. Improving management skills Today, Laverty is a general manager at Virgin Active (a position he was headhunted for), and is seeing the benefits of using his new management capabilities at work. Laverty explains that his employer has noticed advancements in his decision-making and adaptability skills, which has boosted company performance. “Becoming chartered has given me credibility within my work environment,” he adds. It’s also given him a new, broader outlook on leadership and management. “It’s absolutely key as a manager to lead by example, and sometimes you need to step back, let your team make mistakes, and help them in their development,” Laverty says. In order to build a successful team, he explains that it’s important to understand your colleagues’ personal goals, and demonstrate a strong and ethical leadership style. Looking ahead, Laverty is keen to progress into executive and board-level management. “Getting Chartered Manager status was a rewarding moment in my career,” he says, “I want to constantly improve myself.” Watch: the Chartered Manager experience For more on CMI management and leadership qualifications, click here. Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Topic: Personal Development “I live and breathe CMI values,” says our Chartered Manager of the Week Sumbal Manzoor CMgr FCMI is a big champion of CMI, having used its qualifications to supercharge her career Read article Article Topic: Jude on finding the right learning style through a CMI apprenticeship An administrator who struggled with traditional classroom learning transformed his career with a CMI Level 3 apprenticeship Read article Case Study Topic: Employability Chartered Managers on the reputational boost of accreditation In 2025, many Chartered Managers told us about the growth in reputation they got with their Chartered status Read article Article Topic: From manager to leader: how professional accreditation transforms workplace impact Chartered Managers bring structured, strategic ways of working, with practices that lead to stronger and more resilient teams Read article Article Case Study We’re really proud of all of the managers, employers and training providers who choose to work with CMI, so here we’ve arranged a selection of their success stories. 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.
