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

What does a good boss look like in 2021?

“A good boss is a good human being. Full stop,” explains McKinsey director and CMI Companion Tera Allas

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Topic: Communication

How to do watercooler communication in a hybrid world

Help your employees transition more smoothly into hybrid working with this expert advice from comms guru Advita Patel

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Topic: Workplace Culture

How to be creative in a pandemic

The secret, says this renowned creative agency leader, are “low-pressure moments” and bringing offline and online experiences

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Topic: Difficult Conversations

The five issues keeping me awake at night

A top chief operating officer shares his post-lockdown, post-Brexit concerns

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Topic: Flexibility

“By going virtual, I cut expenses by 38% and employees by 0%”

To get the benefits of a geographically dispersed team, you need a new set of skills – and a new outlook

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Why do men win at work?

While many employers invest in developing their best female talent, that attention is still not translating into appointments

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Burnt out? Here’s how to feel better

It’s okay not to feel okay. These tips and techniques really could help to address work stress and beat burn out

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Topic: Productivity

Overworking: how to stop being married to your job

Are you married to your work? Struggling to meet new people? You’re not alone. But this young business owner has some advice

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Topic: Employment Landscape

“Some of my expectations were spot on and others were polar opposite”

We spend a day in the life of a corporate private investigator and look at the skills needed to serve both teams and clients

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Managing a talented and diverse team under pressure can be challenging

Gareth Southgate has shown us what inclusive leadership looks like, and we as fans need to keep that in mind.

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