Chartered Management Institute

08/06/2026

🚨 Employers expect more than surface level AI skills. Are your learners prepared?

AI tools are readily available and adoption is moving fast, but most organisations still lack the leadership capability to govern, scale, and secure measurable business value.

The CMI Leadership for AI Qualifications were built to offer a solution - closing the AI leadership gap and giving learners a recognised, credible signal of leadership capability.

Start delivering Leadership for AI Qualifications ➡️ https://bit.ly/49ISumT

08/06/2026

⏳ LAST CALL - The countdown is on for the NHS ConfedExpo!

Effective leadership is vital for navigating the increasing complexities faced by managers and leaders across the NHS.

If you’re attending this year’s , visit the CMI stand to explore how recognised qualifications, professional standards and clear development pathways can help strengthen leadership capability across health and care.

📍 Find us at stand G39
🎟️ Book your pass: https://bit.ly/4fisnqq

08/06/2026

Hear from Allison Kirkby, Chief Executive at BT Group, as she shares how leaders can break through and grow by regularly stepping out of their comfort zone.

Growth happens when you’re tested, curious, and willing to take on new challenges 🌱

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SlYPPa

06/06/2026

🗣️Demand for AI leadership capability is growing rapidly across every sector.

For employers and training providers alike, success depends on moving past technical theory to focus on real workplace application. Organisations need trusted, clear routes to train managers to handle change, ethical governance and risk.

As part of London Tech Week, CMI CEO, Ann Francke and a panel of senior leaders explore how CMI’s ready-to-use frameworks and flexible qualifications suite can help you stand out in the market and meet employer demands.

📅 Wednesday 10th June 2026
⏰ 05:30pm - 07:30pm
📍 CMI, 77 Kingsway, London
🎟️ Register now: https://bit.ly/4wKugCG

You’ll hear from:
🎤 Jacky Wright CMgr CCMI, Chair of CMI’s AI Advisory Council
🎤 Lorna Willis, CEO of https://bit.ly/3m3yYc5
🎤 Anthony Impey MBE, CEO of Be the Business
🎤 Rahul Chakkara, Founder of Stealth AI Startup

06/06/2026

💡 “The apprenticeship has completely changed the shape of my career.”

After struggling to find the right support through traditional education, Jude Roman found a new path. Undertaking the CMI Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship at Bristol Waste Company, delivered through Smart Training and Recruitment, opened up new opportunities, new ways to develop, and greater confidence in the skills he can apply across his career.

Discover how CMI supports leaders at every stage ➡️ https://bit.ly/4amr0DI

05/06/2026

The 5-D Appreciative Inquiry model is an approach to change management focusing on an organisation's strengths rather than its weaknesses.

The model is structured around the 5 Ds:

1️⃣ Define
2️⃣ Discover
3️⃣ Dream
4️⃣ Design
5️⃣ Deliver

These stages involve setting the inquiry's purpose, identifying strengths, envisioning future aspirations, designing supportive systems, and implementing them.

Have you used the 5-D Appreciative Inquiry model before? Let us know in the comments below.👇

| Reference: © D, Cooperrider, S, Srivastva 1980’s

05/06/2026

💡 "Surround yourself with people who challenge and inspire you.”

In her acceptance speech at the recent CMI President's Dinner, Edwina Dunn OBE, Lifetime Achievement Award Winner at the CMI Awards of Excellence 2025 shared powerful reflections on leadership, career growth and building lasting impact.

From rewiring retail data via the Tesco Clubcard to launching The Female Lead, Edwina shares her practical advice on building talent pipelines, utilising complementary leadership strengths and treating leadership as a journey.

📚 Read more: https://bit.ly/4uJEmCh

At our President’s Dinner, we were delighted to hand the CMI Lifetime Achievement Award to Edwina Dunn OBE

05/06/2026

Recent government funding changes have left a critical gap in management training. How can training and education providers replace lost apprenticeship delivery and keep growing their training offer?

The CMI Leadership Academy Suite was designed specifically to solve this challenge. It enables providers to scale management training with minimal administrative friction, giving your team the tools to deliver flexible, qualifications that provide the precise skills employers need.

By delivering the suite, you can:

✅ Replace lost apprenticeship demand with high-impact programmes
✅ Deliver the practical leadership skills employers are looking for, with fully flexible assessments
✅ Significantly reduce your regulatory and compliance burden
✅ Differentiate your offer with a direct route to Chartered status

Ready to transform your management training delivery? Explore the suite and speak to our team ➡️ https://bit.ly/49Bk7yb

05/06/2026

Are you waiting for your annual review to discuss your future? 🚀

Exceptional leaders don't wait for opportunities—they create them. Join our upcoming session to build the confidence and growth mindset required to secure your next promotion or make a bold new career move.

📆 Wednesday 8th July 2026 ⏰ 12:30 GMT 📍 Online

Book your spot: https://bit.ly/4fqtkgF

04/06/2026

🎙️"Never look down on anyone unless you're lifting them up."

In her acceptance speech at the recent CMI President's Dinner, Gold Medal Award Winner Jacky Wright CMgr CCMI shared a powerful philosophy on leadership passed down by her father.

Reflecting on her journey as a Black woman in tech, Jacky explores how leaders must choose daily between shining a light for others to thrive or casting a shadow. This people-first mindset has defined her career across complex, high-stakes organisations, from leading digital transformation at McKinsey & Company to chairing the CMI AI Council.

🎥 Watch the full clip to hear her inspiring insights on leading with empathy, curiosity and purpose.

📚 Read the key takeaways: https://bit.ly/4ehUJA9