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Why do leaders find it so difficult to talk about inclusion?

If you think talking about inclusion will expose you as a dinosaur, you may be right. Time to find some bravery and curiosity

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Long read: Do we have a problem with trust in leadership?

The latest CMI data reveals falling levels of trust in government among UK managers. What’s going on here?

[Article] [Trust]

“Things I wish I’d known…”

Adam Marshall, Senior Adviser at CMI, reflects on organisational leadership during the pandemic

[Article] [Crisis Management]

Why do men win at work?

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

[Blog] [Equality and Diversity]

‘This is not a drill’: a real-life crisis leadership story

One engine fails. Your wing starts melting. What are your options?

[Article] [Crisis Management]

Project management: a manager’s deep dive

The best managers also need to be great project managers. Here’s a deep dive into the fundamentals of project management

[Article] [Personal Development]

The next phase of the new normal: balancing FOMO and FOTO

HItachi’s Stephen Pierce shares the company’s approach to developing a hybrid working model in April. He explains the lessons

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Aberthaw: a personal story of managing a large-scale redundancy

Julia Heslop tells us how she managed a large-scale redundancy programme with empathy and dignity

[Article] []

What coming out taught me about great leadership

Chartered Manager Michael Thirlaway learned early on that an open and personal approach to management led to inclusivity

[Article] []

Are you guided by the science?

Science has informed our response to the pandemic and now offers us a route out. Should you be a more scientific leader?

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What does best-practice Gender Pay Gap reporting look like?

For some companies, gender pay gap reporting is a legal requirement, but how do you make this data lead to actionable change?

[Interview] []

Long read: How Covid-19 changed crisis management

We now know what a real crisis looks like. Now’s the time for managers to prepare for the next one

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