Knowledge and Insights

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Topic: Workplace Culture

Navigating the future of human capital

People are at the centre of post-covid recovery, argues this HR professional – here’s why they’re so important

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Topic: Employability

How the Chartered Management Consultant Award (ChMC) will transform consultancy

The new Chartered Management Consultant Award will elevate clients and the profession, and give individuals clear careerpaths

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Topic: Crisis Management

The future of managers in an ever-polarized world

Managers need to be anchors in an unsettled sea – without them, we become untethered to what’s important for our organisation

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Topic: Employability

Chartered Management Consultant: ‘The bar is set high – for a reason’

The new Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC) award, developed by CMI and the MCA, is showcasing brilliant consultants

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Topic: Personal Development

From intern to CEO in five years – and still learning

After becoming CEO, Max May decided to embark upon an apprenticeship to fill in his knowledge gaps – here’s his story

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Topic: Crisis Management

The Rise and Fall of the European Super League – 6 key lessons for leaders everywhere

Much has been said about the ill-fated project to create a breakaway football league for Europe’s elite football clubs

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Topic: Crisis Management

Post-Covid leadership: a critical perspective

We need leaders for the times – but with so much change over the past year, what does good management look like?

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Topic: Employability

Early career advice for post-Covid job seekers

We asked recruitment experts the all-important question: what really makes someone hireable?

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Topic: Flexibility

Thank God it’s Thursday! Busting the myths about the four-day week

As managers navigate returning to work post-Covid, we bust five myths about the four-day week

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Topic: Equality and Diversity

Getting the terminology right

Let’s drop the unhelpful ‘BAME’ term but is the umbrella term ‘ethnic minority’ any better?

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Topic: Productivity

Management consultancy: what good looks like

As we emerge from the pandemic, many organisations will need assurance that they’re engaging with high-quality consultants

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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

It’s OK To Not Be OK: mental health management tips

The pandemic has put mental health at the top of managers’ agendas, but it’s tricky to manage well.

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