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The real change makers: how middle managers can transform culture

Chartered Management Institute

Find out how senior managers can transform culture by refreshing and re-energising their workforce But, says Dr Chan Abraham CMgr FCMI, founder and CEO of Leadership International, when it comes to cultural change, middle managers wield unrivalled influence. Advice Looking for advice and guidance?

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Innovators and Early Adopters

CO2

I have one word of advice for all of you – don’t stop. There are not that many out there, the majority – the middle of the bell – don’t understand you. They can’t see what you see. They can’t imagine the world you can. Don’t quit. Listen to your drum and your drum only.

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Productivity at Work: How to Lead Highly Productive Teams

Let's Grow Leaders

Don’t talk yourself into thinking you can really make a difference on that muted conference call while you also try to help the employee who needs real advice—all while responding to a text escalation on your phone. You won’t give any of those situations the attention they deserve. And, they are one-time activities.

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The New Roadmap For Entrepreneurial Success

Eric Jacobson

In following the oft-cited advice to “fail fast” and to “launch before you’re ready,” founders risk wasting time and capital on the wrong solutions. Success with early adopters can be misleading and give founders unwarranted confidence to expand. Some of the advice on how to succeed as an entrepreneur can backfire.

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Corporate Culture And Changing Behavior

Eric Jacobson

I''ve found this advice from authors Neil Smith and Patricia O''Connnell ( How Excellent Companies Avoid Dumb Things ) to be particularly helpful when it comes to corporate culture and changing behavior : Corporate culture is an interlocking series of expectations, rituals, and habits maintained by peer influence and rewarding adherence.

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Corporate Culture And Changing Behavior

Eric Jacobson

I''ve found this advice from authors Neil Smith and Patricia O''Connnell ( How Excellent Companies Avoid Dumb Things ) to be particularly helpful when it comes to corporate culture and changing behavior : Corporate culture is an interlocking series of expectations, rituals, and habits maintained by peer influence and rewarding adherence.

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CMI Highlights

Chartered Management Institute

3 May Dear all, On a recent episode of the FT ’s Working It podcast, Ann Francke discussed how to turn around a toxic workplace culture and the importance of holding senior leadership to account. Here are CMI's highlights from 2022 and 2021. You can listen back here.) You can learn more in FE News. Enjoy the rest of your week.

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