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Job hunting: The ultimate six-step guide

Has Beyoncé sent you job hunting?We’ve got you covered with all the tips and resources you need to find your perfect new role
[Article] [Employability]

What the Conservative leadership race teaches us about trust

Thankfully for managers, business isn’t a popularity contest
[Blog] [Governance]

How to make an impact in your first 100 days in a new job

Tips, resources and checklists to help you create a good impression and build a strong reputation in your new management role
[Advice] [Personal Development]

Five great insights you might have missed from the latest Management Consulting Journal

Busy consultants don’t always have the time to read everything, so we distilled the key takeaways from the latest issue
[Listicle] [Personal Development]

What managers think about emojis in the workplace

We asked you whether emojis are appropriate at work, and you said they’re fine – apart from in one context…
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Negotiation: 5 things managers can learn from hostage negotiators

A hostage negotiator explains which of her particular set of skills are most applicable to managers and leaders
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These habits will make you a more empathic leader

Empathic leadership is in high demand – instil these ways of working into your practice to better take on the challenge
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Survival skills for Accidental Project Managers

This project management expert from CMI Malaysia channels his inner Bear Grylls with his top three survival tips for PMs

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 “Authenticity squeezes out imposter syndrome”

Self-doubt affects most of us, even high achievers. One way to overcome it is to recognise the many strengths it gives you
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10 ways managers can make the world a fairer place

Some of CMI’s Leading Lights share their tips on how managers can make the workplace – and society – more equitable
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We need you: Men’s role in gender equality in the workplace

From advocating for parental leave to creating space for women, male allyship is vital to keep driving gender equality
[Article] [Personal Development]

Mentoring: the manager’s deep dive

Take a deep dive into what good mentoring looks like and the skills and knowledge you need to make the most of it as a mentor
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