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TED Talk – Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume

Wednesday 16 November 2016

Given the choice between a job candidate with a perfect resume and one who has fought through difficulty, human resources executive Regina Hartley always gives the "Scrapper" a chance. As someone who grew up with adversity, Hartley knows that those who flourish in the darkest of spaces are empowered with the grit to persist in an ever-changing workplace. "Choose the underestimated contender, whose secret weapons are passion and purpose," she says. "Hire the Scrapper."

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“You need the right mix of challenge and empathy”

Isaac Kalungi CMgr MCMI was the first Chartered Manager in Uganda

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Highlights – 10 September

Difficult choices and hard conversations – plus the positive impact of CMI’s leadership courses around the world

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Topic: Personal Development

How studying for a CMI Level 3 Diploma helped Amy Matthews lead with confidence

Operations team manager Amy Matthews shares how a Level 3 qualification gave her new leadership perspectives

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Topic: Workplace Culture

The human edge: why soft skills matter more than ever

As technology transforms work, technical know-how is only half the story

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