CEO's Blog

Read the latest thoughts, analysis, and observations from CMI's Chief Executive, Ann Francke OBE.

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Topic: Personal Development

The value of emotional intelligence in business

How emotional competencies led to greater productivity, job satisfaction and worker retention

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Topic: Personal Development

“I’m a big fan of educating myself as much as possible”

Carl Nielsen MCMI ChMC says becoming Chartered allowed him to reflect on his strengths, weaknesses and identify growth areas

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Topic: Personal Development

“As a manager, I want my team to flourish”

Adam Werlinger CMgr MCMI shares how becoming Chartered helped him develop his approach to leadership

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Topic: Personal Development

“As managers, we can help improve the UK economy”

Simon Takel CMgr FCMI on how CMI resources help him navigate change in the further education sector

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Topic: Personal Development

“Consultancy enables me to make positive and sustainable contributions”

Lewis Hodges MCMI ChMC shares how earning ChMC accreditation has helped him to build trust with clients and gain confidence

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Topic: Personal Development

Dervan’s light-bulb moment: “I wanted to take my career to another level”

Dervan Alleyne explains how he used Chartered status as a springboard for progression

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Topic: Personal Development

“CMI resources elevate you as someone who really knows their stuff”

Chris Clayton shares how his Chartered journey inspired him to swap his corporate job for a role at a smaller company

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Topic: Imposter Syndrome

“You are your own brand”

Harjinder Hayer CMgr FCMI tackled his imposter syndrome by throwing himself into lifelong learning

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Topic: Personal Development

“Good care starts with good leadership”

How becoming Chartered enhanced Afolabi Erinle CMgr MCMI’s professional recognition

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Topic: Hybrid Working

Why do we still have offices? Key questions for managers

The latest episode in a 30-year debate about ‘teleworking’

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