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CMI Highlights – 14 February

Chartered Management Institute

This week, articles in Forbes Poland and Fortune China referenced CMI findings that 82% of managers who enter management positions have not had the relevant training. She also offers advice in The Times on how to overcome “groupthink,” where leaders remain unchallenged and team members withhold their views. Why not share it.

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Navigating the Mental Minefield: A Guide for Leaders

Mark Sanborn

In this article, I’ll explain five of the most common cognitive biases that affect C-level executives, illustrate them with real-world examples, and offer pragmatic strategies to counteract their effects. In Practice: A CFO might confidently project revenue figures while neglecting market uncertainties and potential disruptions.

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How should managers role-model inclusion in their workplaces?

Chartered Management Institute

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Navigating the Mental Minefield: A Guide for Leaders

Mark Sanborn

In this article, I’ll explain five of the most common cognitive biases that affect C-level executives, illustrate them with real-world examples, and offer pragmatic strategies to counteract their effects. In Practice: A CFO might confidently project revenue figures while neglecting market uncertainties and potential disruptions.

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How Structured Debate Helps Your Team Grow

Harvard Business Review

Many of us are familiar with the hazards of Groupthink - when teams or organizations operate on autopilot and feel a general false sense of invulnerability. One strategy that can significantly help teams avoid the dangers of Groupthink and successfully respond to emerging threats and opportunities is to create structured debates.

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People Suffer at Work When They Can’t Discuss the Racial Bias They Face Outside of It

Harvard Business Review

To drive home the urgency, the coalition’s website, CEOAction.com , directs visitors to research showing that diverse teams and inclusive leaders unleash innovation, eradicate groupthink, and spur market growth. But as Tim Ryan, U.S.

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How to Make a Team of Stars Work

Harvard Business Review

While both had top people, one was dramatically more successful in the market. Bain & Company’s Michael Mankins, Alan Bird, and James Root illustrate all sorts of wonderful examples in the article “Making Star Teams out of Star Players.” Of course they do, if you structure and lead them properly. Leading Teams.

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