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On this page you can find our library of digital events for you to up-skill and update your knowledge.

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Whether you're looking to brush up on your digital skills or find out more about what CMI can offer, take a look at our upcoming events.

CMI Digital Events

Our digital events align with the key themes from our Better Managers Manual of flexibility, crisis management, mental health and wellbeing, the new employment landscape and the new good governance. Take a look using the links below.

Flexibility

2020 has seen a necessary yet unprecedented shift away from the traditional physical workplace. But what does this mean and how can flexible working work for you and your business?

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Discover how to redesign all aspects of your life and work together in the new normal for a better you.

Elizabeth Pears joins discussions on findings from our latest Managers Voice survey which asked about returning to work.

How do you engage remotely with your audience and make presentations as engaging and impactful as possible?

Ann Francke speaks to Daisy Hooper from CMI about working from home with children during the Covid-19 crisis.

Help organisations tackle their gender diversity gaps and support women in their careers.

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It's time to envisage what you can be doing more of to empower yourself and your team.

Hear from modern business leaders and their professional experiences in today's changing business landscape.

Watch this digital event as Claire Campbell & Dalton Leong discuss key areas around Wellbeing & productivity working remotely.

Organisations need to retain and empower their talent. Find out how managers and leaders can best support women over 50 in their careers.

Crisis Management

In these unprecedented times, crisis management offers a real opportunity for your management and leadership skills to shine. Find out how to put those skills to the test.

Practical tools and techniques to identify potential threats, and implement safeguards against them

Join Ann Francke and Dame Stephanie Shirley CH as they consider how COVID will reshape the working world.

How to strike a balance between your needs and those of your stakeholders - the 10 key steps to mastering negotiation.

Finding effective solutions is a critical key skill - practical ways of approaching problems.

Prioritising deadlines under pressure - a how to guide to take control and alleviate stress.

Sandra Macleod CMgr CCMI, Group CEO, Echo Research shares her expertise on managing risk to reputation.

How to manage a team effectively to ensure they succesfully achieve set outcomes

Exploring leadership with the Royal Air Force hosted by CMI; Co-presented by Warren ‘Bunny’ James, and Emma Keith

Many of us are looking at ways to improve or diversify our skills in anticipation of an uncertain future, so what are the learning opportunities during a crisis?

Air Vice Marshal 'Bunny' James & Angela Owen give us their advice on leading through a crisis

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Learn the key principles of project management, why some projects fail, and what you can do about it.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Mental Health and Wellbeing is something that each of us faces daily, whether personally or in supporting your teams. Managers must quickly learn - and be trained in - empathy and emotional intelligence ensuring that they are getting the support they need to build their own resilience.

Discover the 4 pillars that underpin self-care - safeguard your wellbeing for improved motivation and productivity.

Join Simon Blake OBE CMgr CCMI, CEO of Mental Health First Aid England as he explores the vital role managers and leaders play in supporting the mental wellbeing of their teams

Dr Jummy Okoya CMgr FCMI Jummy shares how managers can support their teams emotionally whilst increasing productivity

Managing change is at the core of what organisational leaders do and never has this been more true. A talk about the change management process and ways that you can meet the challenge of leading people in turbulent times.

How do we work from home and, still perform as best we can, stay safe and seperate the two. Watch our webinar to find out more about what change is and how you can manage and thrive through change, not just survive it.

We speak to Simon Blake from Mental Health First Aid England on how you can help to look after yourself and your team's mental health during the crisis

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Expert tips on how to develop your personal resilience, improve your wellbeing, working relationships and performance.

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Three easy things you can do to master how to proactively set yourself up for success, every day.

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Supporting careers of diverse ethnic groups and help organisations tackle inequalities with CMI Race https://mgrs.uk/2G3

First of the Five training sessions. Front of Mind is a programme that brings positive psychology research to life in practical strategies.

The pandemic has exacerbated stress in the workplace, so how do we manage our own mental health and spot the signs in those around us?

Second of the Five training sessions. Exploring simple strategies and techniques that can help you train your brain and create positive mental health routines.

Forth of the Five training sessions. Exploring the signs and symptoms of anxiety encountered in times of challenge or adversity, and learn a 'recovery drill' that can be practised and applied to help.

Last of the five training session of the Front of Mind programme. Dean focuses on how to proactively map and invest in your support networks. He also recaps the past four sessions in case you missed them!

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Wellbeing is the state of being comfortable, healthy and happy. Magda and Gillian take a deeper dive into exploring the concepts of the pillars of society and community and CMI research to illustrate the advantages of a human centred approach.

The New Employment Landscape

As we enter a new era, we are going to be faced with new challenges as our working and professional circumstances are altered.

Head of Digital Boost, Sherry Coutu CBE discusses how a small business can continue digitisation during a pandemic.

How to effectively and successfully manage difficult conversations in a virtual environment.

A guide to our online resources, offering you the perfect solution to remote management and leadership learning and development

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The road to recovery has begun - Renee Raper CMgr FCMI and Thelma Ford-Escobar CMgr FCMI provide practical advice on how to turn setbacks into a springboard for new opportunities.

A showcase all of CMI's fantastic benefits, products and services and how they can be practically applied to both your personal and professional life to ultimately make you a #BetterManager

Looking at professional bodies and the role they play in developing best practice across sectors. We will explore how you can make the most of your membership both during your course but also throughout your career.

A detailed look at CMI’s Career Development Centre and how it can help you move onwards and upwards in your professional life.

Are you looking to give your career a boost? We'll show you how you can go from being good to great by becoming a Chartered Manager.

What to do when 'going digital' goes wrong?

Who are CMI, how can we help you to achieve, and what do you get with your CMI Membership as a learner?

Ann Fancke explores the possible implications of the Coronavirus on the higher education sector with Professor Bob Cryan.

CMI's CEO, Ann Francke, speaks to Kate Grussing and Susanne Thorning Lund on job hunting during the Covid-19 crisis.

What are leaders doing to manage Covid-19 cross-culturally in service industries?

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Join our resident core skills expert, David McLaughlin, as he unpacks how the unique aspects of your personality affect different types of people.

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An in-depth look at the tools and techniques which underpin successful team motivation.

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The three key themes for the not-so-future world of work and how to future proof yourself.

The UK suffers from stark regional inequalities, but how do we close the gaps, boost opportunity & ‘level up'.

Looking for, or want to share resources to support women in their career, or help organisations tackle their gender diversity gaps?

Kate Grussing CMgr CCMI, Managing Director, Sapphire Partners, discusses ways of supporting managers to focus on inclusive recruitment amid the current Covid crisis and also ways in which organisations can attract and recruit more diverse talent.

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Join us as we talk all things Chartered Manager and how you could become Chartered Manager of the Year 2021.

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Our experts provided practical insights on how to create a more inclusive work environment

How do you manage your manager and keep sane? Here are some tips on how to manage when your manager doesn't!

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Inclusive leadership offers access to greater ideas, impetus and skills. It could be your organisation's most powerful asset.

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Hear from Corndel colleagues who are taking steps to support those who face racism.

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Make the most out of your time at University and learn how we can support you with study, work and skill development

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Our experts provide you will with an Introduction to the Consultancy Profession, tips on how to get set up and build your business.

Discussing the key issues in Wales, the challenges post-Brexit and alignment with the Government to cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit and ‘build back better’.

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Hosted by Mr Francis Goh, Harry Elias Partnership LLP, this fireside chat with KK LIm, Assistant Secretary, CMI Singapore and Mr Patrick Tay will explore trust in the context of public sector leadership.

Learn all about the value of the Chartered Manager status, hosted by CMI Engagement Manager, Goldie Polycarp.

Do you want to know how to price your services for maximum profitability?

Hints and tips for moving into International Consultancy.

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Looking for a new role or making a career change, make sure your employability skills are up to scratch.

How inspirational women have thrived and inspired others throughout COVID-19.

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Introduction session of the series, exploring some of the key findings from the research and explore what is transformation and why is it so important for managers and leaders.

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Our expert speakers will explore and give you hints and tips on strategies to meaningful networking based on shared values

First session of the series, exploring some of the misconceptions and issues surrounding communications during periods of transformation, and why it is so important for managers and leaders to deliver this successfully.

David McLaughlin takes a deeper dive into the challenges and opportunities of managing teams whilst remote working, and how to overcome them.

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Leading business experts discussed key issues in leadership & the challenges leaders face post-Brexit as the Covid-19 crisis continues.

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Managers are essential to supporting low-skilled staff transitioning into new roles as a result of the pandemic. How can they do it better?

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Find out more about the Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC) Award and learn from Alex Luck and Lisa Maule who have been through the process.

Second session of the series, exploring some areas of EDI during periods of transformation, and why it is so important for managers and leaders to ensure they are building a safe, inclusive environment that allows all colleagues to thrive.

The New Good Governance

Leaders and organisations will be judged on their ability to navigate challenging circumstances in a responsible way.

How should leaders behave in this post-lockdown world? What will ‘strong leadership’ now look like?

Shonaig Macpherson CMgr CCMI CBE FRSE, shares practical insights on how managers can consider the social impact of their decisions during the efforts to rebuild, and how we might better collaborate to achieve the new good governance we seek.

Discussing our new Better Managers manual and top findings from our recent Managers Voice Survey, as well as exploring some of those findings by gender.

What it means for students attempting to transition out of academic studies and into professional careers.

Ann Francke speaks to Bruce Carnegie Brown and Patrick Dunne around the role of boards and what they can do to support their teams during crisis.

A passionate debate about race inequality in organisations and society and how to implement authentic changes.

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Highlighting the benefits of inclusive leadership in identifying and implementing novel opportunities and solutions.

Practical insights into the benefits of mentoring and sponsorship.

Our experts provided practical insights on how to create a more inclusive work environment

Hear all about pay & rewards in a gender-balanced workplace.

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Watch this lively discussion digital event, that will combine industry leading thinking with practical takeaways for your organisation.

Missed it! Don't worry you can watch back on how we celebrated 50 Years of CMIWomen

Sheryl Miller and Laura-Kaye Tomlinson will share their views and experiences in response to questions on Inclusive Leadership.

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Join us for this live discussion to hear all about what challenges managers and leaders will face next year and how we can help.

Join Manoj Menon, Program Director for the CMI Singapore board for this insightful livestream as we invite Judge Richard Magnus to share his expertise on balancing empathetic leadership with the needs of the business.

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The core concepts of the IS0 20700 standard and how you can readily incorporate the benefits into your practice

Gain insights on how to successfully lead diverse teams through and beyond uncertain times in an empathetic way.

Watch it! Our excellent panelists will provide you with their insights into the broad, lived experiences that have presented the curation of Kudhva, Cornwall Lavender + KBSK.

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In this webinar, we discuss how Corndel is progressing in its journey to be an anti-racist organisation and the steps they have taken to support people who face racism.

Microaggressions can affect people’s mental health and obstruct any efforts to create inclusive work environments. In this webinar, we discuss why poor workplace culture might lead to too many women and people from diverse ethnic groups leaving organisations, rather than progressing into deserved senior management and leadership roles.

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Hear insights into the barriers to career progression for women and how you can #ChooseToChallenge.

Let’s drop the unhelpful ‘BAME’ term but is the umbrella term ‘ethnic minority’ any better?

Hear from the co-chairs of Mace's Ethnic Diversity Inclusion Network who discussed the importance od building a support network

The pandemic has made it increasingly challenging for disabled individuals to find work that will suit their particular skill sets.

Creative problem thinking is a way of solving problems or identifying opportunities when conventional thinking has failed!

Hear from a panel of experts on how to embed allyship in your workplace.

What do we mean by inclusion and who exactly are we trying to include and why?

In this digital event, the speakers talk about the impact raising awareness, knowledge and skills has on race equity, inclusion and business performance

Support and guidance through Coronavirus

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Digital Events Library

Better Managers Briefings

Upcoming Events

CMI Digital Events

Flexibility

WELLBEING Reflect, Reshape, Respond

CMI Women Managing the new normal: Flexibility

PRESENTATION SKILLS Killer virtual presentation skills

BETTER MANAGERS BRIEFING Remote working with children

CMI WOMEN Blueprint for Balance: Flexible working

REGIONAL Leadership in a Digital Age

REGIONAL Women in Leadership

REGIONAL Sustaining wellbeing & productivity

CMI Women The broken talent pipeline: what next for women over 50?

Crisis Management

CRISIS MANAGEMENT Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst

EMPLOYMENT LANDSCAPE A Whole New World

NEGOTIATION The art of Negotiation

PROBLEM SOLVING When the going gets tough, the tough get creative

PRIORITISATION You want it by when?!

CMI Women Managing Risk to reputation in the New Normal

ADAPTING TO CHANGE Hitting the right target

LEADING THE WAY Leadership Deep Dive

BETTER MANAGERS BRIEFING Learning during a crisis - Covid-19

BETTER MANAGERS BRIEFING Managing the Covid-19 crisis

PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project Management

Mental Health & Wellbeing

WELLBEING Work-Life Balance in a Digital Era

WELLBEING Back to Work: Post-Lockdown Wellbeing

CMI WOMEN: MANAGING THE NEW NORMAL CMI Women: Distance makes the job grow fonder

ADAPTING TO CHANGE Leading in Turbulent Times: Managing Change

WORKING FROM HOME From Crisis to Success - Being the best you, working from home

BETTER MANAGERS BRIEFING Managing mental health during Covid-19

WELLBEING Grow Through What you Go Through

WELLBEING Make Today Amazing

CMI RACE Supporting Colleagues' Wellbeing

REGIONAL Front of Mind: Own it

WELLBEING It's ok to not be ok

REGIONAL Front of Mind: Be it - Positive Filters

REGIONAL Front of Mind: Be it - Spin Recovery

REGIONAL Front of Mind: Share it

REGIONAL Urban Wellbeing: from Me to We

The New Employment Landscape

DIGITAL CHANGE Get By With a "Digital Boost"

MANAGING YOUR TEAM Can we have a virtual word?

ABOUT CMI Your Online Solution to Staff Development

CMI Women Obstacle to Opportunity: The New Employment Landscape

ABOUT CMI Access All Areas: CMI Member Benefits

ABOUT CMI Learner to Leader: Demystifying Professional Bodies

ABOUT CMI Learner to Leader: Boosting Your Employability

CHARTERED MANAGER Good Manager to Great Manager - What is a Chartered Manager?

ADAPTING TO CHANGE Navigating Digital Change

ABOUT CMI Learner to Leader - Who are CMI?

BETTER MANAGERS BRIEFING Transforming university education - Covid-19

BETTER MANAGERS BRIEFING Job Hunting during Covid-19

BETTER MANAGERS BRIEFING Culture & the Service Sector

CPD The importance of self-awareness at work

CPD One Team One Dream: Motivating People

CAREER DEVELOPMENT Future Proof Your Skills

REGIONAL Levelling Up

CMI WOMEN CMI Women Blueprint for Balance: Creating an Ambitious Personal Development Plan

CMI WOMEN CMI Women Blueprint for Balance: Balanced Recruitment

In Conversation with Manisha Mistry - CMgr of the Year 2020

IC Delivering value and assurance to your clients

CPD Managing Upwards

Regional Inclusive Leadership: From why to how

CMI Race CMI Race: Moving the dial

ABOUT CMI How can CMI support you at University?

IC So you're thinking of becoming a Consultant

REGIONAL There is gold in the Welsh valleys - The future now

REGIONAL Trust in Public Sector Leadership

The value of Chartered Manager Status

IC Pricing Masterclass for Consultants

IC International Consultancy

CPD Employability Skills

REGIONAL Pivoting Passions in the Pandemic

REGIONAL The Fundamentals of Transformation

IC Guerilla Networking

REGIONAL Transforming Communication

CPD Managing Remote Teams: Walk a mile in their shoes