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Topic: Workplace Culture

Is middle management just a “thankless slog”?

Data says young people see middle management as an overburdened and underpaid position – so what needs to change?

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Topic: Employment Landscape

How startups can scale and “change the world”

Ian Gray and John Bessant share why growth requires privateers, a multiplayer mindset and a Tupperware approach to networking

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Topic: Personal Development

“I felt I could never let myself do anything wrong, which isn’t healthy”

Tegan Ryan CMgr MCMI, our Chartered Manager of the Week, on learning to delegate and build a better work-life balance

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Topic: Personal Development

How CMI training helps me push for change and ‘manage up’

James Dunne-Bennett explains how he’s built relationships with the right people to help drive continuous improvement

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Topic: Productivity

Networked growth: how managers can help unlock the UK’s potential

At a CMI event, Andy Burnham broke down his vision for a prosperous future – and why collaboration is key

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Topic: Workplace Culture

Three reasons our relationship with work has become strained

Global trends point to an overworked, disengaged and apprehensive workforce, Tim Duggan

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Topic: Consultancy

Balancing act: how to juggle business development with service delivery

Six insights to help independent consultants keep their eye on the medium to long term, without sacrificing service quality

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Topic: Personal Development

The growth mindset (and how to cultivate it)

Three managers share their take on personal development and supporting staff on their learning journey

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Topic: Personal Development

How CMI resources can plug knowledge gaps, revamp your CV and help you nail that interview

How the Career Development Centre has enhanced the professional life of CMI community members

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Topic: Productivity

As a manager, what’s the best way to motivate a team?

The CMI community reacts to the question of how to motivate your team during challenging times

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