Features and Longer Reads

Looking for a deeper dive into a particular subject? Check out our longer articles for a more extensive read.

What you’ll find here

When you’ve got a bit more time on your hands, check out CMI’s features and longer reads.

Still full of practical advice and cutting edge insight, these pieces are a little more detailed and will allow you to immerse yourself in one particular topic or theme.

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Topic: Personal Development

HE Partner of the Year: who’s top of the class?

A look at the higher education institutions who made the shortlist for the 2024 CMI Awards of Excellence

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Topic: Personal Development

From hair salon to business consultant and MD

Professional accreditation (and even a doctorate) has been a big part of Robert Milford CMgr FCMI’s journey

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Topic: Personal Development

You may not think you’re a role model, but you are…

Five managers share inspiring anecdotes about the power of role modelling

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Topic: Difficult Conversations

Probation periods – they’re the real job interview

To make probation periods work, managers must have a clear plan, and offer real structure

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Topic: Personal Development

“You can’t do anything without your people”

Alastair Tawn CMgr FCMI discusses his passion for innovation and bringing the best of out his team

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Topic: Personal Development

Is “thought leadership” just the same as good leadership?

Is “thought leadership” anything new? And could the term have unintended, negative connotations?

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Topic: Personal Development

“Never become complacent… always endeavour to learn”

Ross Harvey on beating imposter syndrome and bolstering his professional standing

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Topic: Personal Development

“Before CMI, my management lacked empathy”

How CMI gave Ryan Hume CMgr FCMI the confidence and framework to lead with integrity

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Topic: Personal Development

“I found the calling I never knew I had”

How CMI has helped Marie Coombes CMgr FCMI develop in her career

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Topic: Personal Development

The confidence boost of Chartered Manager status

Becoming Chartered helped Zarine Azizyan CMgr MCMI’s decision-making and understanding of management theory

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Topic: Personal Development

“I want to show women you can go far in architecture”

Chartered Manager of the Week Vaso Vaina CMgr FCMI aims to be a role model for women

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

How to be an inclusive leader (without virtue signalling)

Research: having a properly trained manager is the most influential factor in people feeling supported at work

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