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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: Change Management

Leading through change: clarity, communication and collaboration

Explore how leaders can communicate with clarity, foster collaboration, and build a culture of trust and adaptability.

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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: Personal Development

Volunteer of the Year 2025: who made the shortlist?

Meet the four individuals in the running to be named CMI’s Volunteer of the Year 2025

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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: Employee Engagement

How to lead with strength and authenticity amid uncertainty

Four tips to help leaders sustain high-performing teams during uncertainty, without sacrificing authenticity or wellbeing

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Topic: Personal Development

Leaders are built: The impact of management apprenticeships on future generations

Why employers need to validate capability with assessed apprenticeship pathways that turn potential into proof

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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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Highlights – 11 February

Celebrating the value of management apprenticeships – and why our workplaces need high-quality training more than ever

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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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