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Topic: Personal Development

The future of work: Empowering your teams with AI

The quick wins your organisation needs to maximise your talent’s potential for innovation and productivity in the age of AI.

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Topic: Personal Development

“The self-belief Chartered Manager status has given me is fantastic”

Andrew Fox-Russell CMgr FCMI, our Chartered Manager of the Week, shares how an accreditation has enhanced his career

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Topic: Productivity

Monitoring your teams: why transparency is key

CMI research found that a third of UK employers use tools to track employees’ activities online

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Highlights – 8 October

Poor performance, sneaky streamers and ill-equipped MPs. Plus, why your boardroom needs diverse thinking to be successful

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Topic: Productivity

Importance of diversity in the boardroom: enhancing personnel and thinking

How diversity in people and thinking strengthens governance, fuels innovation and equips organisations to thrive

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Topic: Productivity

Five principles for AI-powered leadership

With the expansion of AI set to revolutionise the way we work, how can managers adopt AI effectively?

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Topic: Personal Development

Leadership that lasts: turning experience into ethical impact

Managerial experience alone no longer guarantees leadership credibility. Leaders are now expected to validate their impact

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Topic: Personal Development

Do managers and leaders need to be creative?

Creativity is often seen as the preserve of artists, but in reality it’s central to problem-solving, leadership and strategy

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Topic: Personal Development

“Being Chartered is a hallmark of competency and integrity”

Michael Hermin built his career on tackling projects, mentoring future leaders and proves the value of an accreditation

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Topic: Employment Landscape

Five tips to retain and develop green talent

With demand for green skills soaring, leaders face a challenge: how do you attract the right people – and keep them?

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Topic: Personal Development

From Army officer to project professional, via Chartered Manager status

Nick Aitken CMgr MCMI, Chartered Manager and Chartered Engineer in the defence sector, shares how he’s thrived

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Topic: Personal Development

“Chartered status makes sure I am the best I can be to support the team”

Iain Kirtley CMgr FCMI explains how Chartered status has shaped his journey in management

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