Features and Longer Reads

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

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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

Avoiding ‘death by PowerPoint’: how to design engaging and inclusive events

Research on attention tells us that long stretches of passive listening limit understanding, participation and retention

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Topic: Personal Development

“Chartered status means people see me as someone who’s sought after for sound advice”

Olusegun Otegbeye CMgr FCMI was inspired to reach for the stars by NASA chief flight director Gene Kranz

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Belonging, DEI and trauma-aware communication: what leaders need to know

As organisations navigate complex diversity landscapes and shifting hybrid norms, communication cannot remain an afterthought

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Topic: Personal Development

“Managing a diverse group, I needed structure, strategy and confidence”

Niki Cameron CMgr FCMI, our Chartered Manager of the Week, describes how she honed her management and leadership style

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Topic: Personal Development

What makes personal effectiveness truly impactful?

Farhaz Farouk CMgr FCMI shares his reflections on being a panellist at CMI Asia-Pacific’s ‘Impactful Personal Effectiveness’

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Topic: Employment Landscape

Sustainable leadership: forging a greener future in financial services

As sustainability rises up the agenda, effective leadership in financial services can drive lasting change for organisations

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Topic: Personal Development

Support from managers helps build confidence – but it’s possible to over-support, too

Julie Smith explores the balance between supporting and stretching team members

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Topic: Apprenticeships

“I never realised Chartered status could apply to me”

For Sarah Hubbard CMgr FCMI, a CMI apprenticeship sparked a chain reaction in her professional development

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Topic: Personal Development

Apprentice of the Year 2025: who made the shortlist?

CMI’s Apprentice of the Year award honours those taking their leadership to the next level. Here’s the shortlist for 2025

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Topic: Apprenticeships

Why an apprenticeship could be your “best decision”

Nine current and former CMI apprentices tell us how the qualifications changed their careers

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Topic: Apprenticeships

From rejection to recognition: Joseph on the power of apprenticeships

Discover why Joseph believes apprenticeships are the key to social mobility, employee loyalty, and a stronger economy

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Topic: Personal Development

“I’ve always had that drive to prove myself and to keep learning”

Derek Thomas CMgr MCMI, our Chartered Manager of the Week, shares how becoming Chartered bolstered his skills and self-belief

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