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I’m often asked what I think are the most important things that should be included in a management and leadership development programme. This of course depends on many and diverse variables. However, if pushed, I always say that the single most important thing to start with is some serious ‘navel gazing’. Some serious ‘reflective practitioner’ time. For this reason, there are a lot of questions in this article!…

Management and leadership training is an important component to the growth and capability of any manager. Without a dedicated investment in learning and development, companies run the risk of falling behind their competitors, whilst managers can become stuck in their ways and disillusioned. But why is management training so important? How can a learning culture be promoted? In this article we look at the importance of management training and development and answer a few common questions. …

If you’re a coach or mentor who wants to stand out in your profession, you’ll be interested in enrolment to our range of ILM Levels 3, 5 and 7 qualifications at Inspired2learn. If you are an experienced coach who is interested in expanding your knowledge and experience and getting qualified as a coach supervisor, you can see our ILM coach supervisor qualifications here. …

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is a prestigious body that offers management qualifications to managers and business leaders. …

Keen to develop yourself, but worried about lack of time? Would love to gain your dream qualification, but feeling out of practice with studying? Interested in a CMI qualification, but worrying about not being ‘the academic’ type?…

Celebrating National Read A Book Day! Barrie and Clare share their favourite latest reads.…

Clear communication, excellent listening skills, ability to provide clear direction, ability to motivate people and being able to respond to change effectively are not new traits when it comes to management, but according to CMI's Better Managers Roadmap they have become even more important in 2021.…

Leadership is a central role in any company and for any individual's career development. To become an effective leader and propel your career forward, you need the soft skills needed to complete your portfolio as a leader. Soft skills such as being a good listener, a good communicator, and much more. …

The coaching industry has grown massively over the past decade (according to ICF, the estimated market size is expected to reach $20 billion USD by 2022, the coaching industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world!), yet a lot of people who get qualified don’t use or utilise the wonders coaching supervision can provide them with. I am a qualified coach, why do I need a supervision – you might be thinking? Here are the top three reasons why coaching supervision will make you a better coach:…

The terms ‘coach’ and ‘coaching’ are often used in many contexts, such as in sports, business and life. People often have different perceptions and understanding of what coaching is. In this article, we will look at what coaching is and its benefits, where it can be used and what professional development is important. Our focus is in the business and organisational context.…