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“I know where you’re coming from…”

With Coronavirus rules changing from day to day, managers have to know people’s triggers and make a connection…

[Article] [Governance]

Lessons in crisis management: don’t follow the herd

“I actively try not to make decisions based on what others were doing”. How experienced leaders confront a crisis situation

[Article] [Flexibility]

Six lessons we learned from the CMI 2020 President’s Awards

The critical role of leadership in uncertainty. The power of experimentation. The impact of humanity in management.

[Article] [Employment Landscape]

How to create psychologically safe workplaces for colleagues from diverse ethnic groups

The input of people from diverse ethnic groups is critical for establishing an inclusive work environment

[Article] [Mental Health and Wellbeing]

Six ways that better management benefits society

We mark CMI’s Investors in People ‘platinum’ status, and discuss the role of management in the post-Covid rebuilding process

[Article] [Governance]

Lessons in crisis management (from those who’ve lived it)

How did these leaders manage their way through the previous major crisis to hit the world – the financial crisis of 2007/08?

[Article] [Crisis Management]

Track-and-trace management: The crisis is not an opportunity to test it out

As we move into an era of homeworking and persistent safety concerns in offices, managers are debating tracking employees

[Article] [Governance]

“Identify your weak spots – and set about improving them”

This year’s CMI Gold Medal winner David Roberts reflects on how leadership is changing in the NHS

[Article] [Crisis Management]

How to provide your team with a sense of certainty

Having a cause gives people a reason to come to work every day.

[Article] [Governance]

Policing the crisis – a view from the top

The police have faced dual leadership challenges during the Covid-19 crisis, says the president of the Police Superintendents

[Article] [Crisis Management]

Long Read: Rethinking boardrooms – the effects of Covid-19

The role of boards are more reactive; their outlook shortened to surviving the pandemic. Here are seven changes to boards…

[Article] [Crisis Management]

How to kickstart your business after a downturn: insights from the best

Many organisations will have had a torrid few months. Rebuilding isn’t easy. Here are people who could help…

[Advice] [Crisis Management]

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