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How small business owners become better leaders
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tailor-made training programmes and qualifications are designed to meet the needs of
today’s management professionals and to support employers in developing and
delivering management and leadership excellence across their organizations. We
provide up-to-the-minute research on the hottest management issues, the most
relevant information and guidance through our online management centre, and
consultancy services and guidance for managers at every level and across every type
of organization.
As chief executive of the Chartered Management Institute, Ruth Spellman OBE
leads the drive to encourage individuals, businesses and government to invest in the
high-level skills we need to increase UK competitiveness and productivity. Prior to
joining the Institute in June 2008, Ruth was the first female chief executive officer of
the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, following seven successful years as chief
executive of Investors in People. Prior to that she was a senior member of the
consulting practice at Coopers and Lybrand, HR Director of the NSPCC and an
advisor to NEDO (the National Economic Development Office). She brings a broad
experience of the private, public and voluntary sectors to her new role.