In 2024, the Chartered Management Institute published research conducted in partnership with YouGov that found 82% of managers who enter management positions have had no formal management and leadership training. The CMI named the phenomenon 'accidental managers', and the label has since become widely used...

The Apprenticeship Levy Has Changed. Your Leadership Pipeline Doesn't Have To If your organisation has relied on Level 7 apprenticeships to develop senior leaders and coaching professionals, 2026 has brought a significant and immediate problem. From 1 January 2026, there have been important apprenticeship levy changes...