Research Reports

With in-depth research and regular policy surveys of our 80,000 individual members, the Institute plays a key role spreading the highest standards of management practice and promoting awareness of leading issues through the media. Our views carry weight because they are founded on research carried out among our membership, representing all sectors and levels of management.

Executive summaries of our research reports can be downloaded via the links below. For more information on any of our research, or to order the full reports, please contact Vidal Kumar, Researcher, on 020 7421 2721 or email: research@managers.org.uk.

Tomorrow's Leaders
This paper presents the results of CMI’s Tomorrow's Leaders survey in which we set out to examine managers’ perceptions about young people and the education system.

Delivering the Promise of Management Practices
The Advanced Institute of Management Research (AIM) and CMI present a new report on delivering the promise of management practices.

Future Forecast
This report examines managers’ expectations for 2011 and some of the challenges that they anticipate, based on the annual end-of-year survey of UK-based managers carried out by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) in November 2010.

Economic Outlook (October 2010)
This fourth edition presents the latest findings from the Economic Outlook survey which has been conducted on a six-monthly basis since September 2008. The report provides insights into the impact of the economy on UK organisations and managers’ expectations of future economic performance. It also reviews managers' support for different public policy measures and the actions being taken by managers to steer their organisations through the challenges they face.

This paper has been written by Professor Lord Eatwell, Chief Economic Adviser to CMI.

Managing an ageing workforce (September 2010)
The UK population is ageing. By 2020 nearly a third of the workforce will be over 50. It is a change that has important implications for employers and their approaches to employment. Especially in difficult economic times, having the right knowledge and skills is a pressing issue for businesses looking to sustain and improve their competitiveness.

This report shows that HR professionals and managers recognise the invaluable contribution that older employees can make. Negative perceptions about older workers are declining and there is widespread recognition of the value that they can bring to the workplace long beyond traditional retirement ages.

Win, Lose or Draw: The workplace impact of the World Cup and major sporting events
(June 2010)
This results paper presents the findings from a survey conducted by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) in May 2010, just before the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The paper provides insights into the arrangements managers are making in preparation for the World Cup and the impact that the tournament, and other major sporting events, are likely to have in the workplace. It also examines managers’ attitudes to absence management.

Economic Outlook (April 2010)
This Economic Outlook is the third of the CMI's new series of research papers examining managers' views on the economy. It presents the findings of the CMI's Economic Outlook Survey, which is conducted on a six-monthly basis to provide insights into the impact of the economy on UK organisations, managers’ expectations of future economic performance, and the actions being taken by managers to steer their organisations through the challenges they face.

This paper has been written by Professor Lord Eatwell, Chief Economic Adviser to CMI.

CMI's 2010 BCM Report: Disruption and Resilience (March 2010)
CMI's latest research on Business Continuity Management – the 11th edition in the series, produced in partnership with the Cabinet Office – shows that poor planning is putting over half of UK organisations at risk.

Innovation for the recovery (December 2009)
CMI's report shows that managers across the UK are reaffirming their commitment to innovation to meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Economic Outlook (October 2009)
This Economic Outlook is the second of the CMI's new series of research papers examining managers' views on the economy. It presents the findings of the CMI's Economic Outlook Survey, which is conducted on a six-monthly basis to provide insights into the impact of the economy on UK organisations, managers' expectations of future economic performance, and the actions being taken by managers to steer their organisations through the challenges they face.

Lean and Green - Leadership for a Low-Carbon Future (full report)(executive summary)
This report aims to provide insights into organisations’ current approach to the green agenda, but it is also intended to help improve the ability of managers to implement changes to achieve more sustainable energy policies and carbon management.

Economic Outlook (April 2009)
A report which states that 85 per cent of British managers think the government should provide tax breaks for investment in the skills of their workforce

A Decade of Living Dangerously - Business Continuity Management (March 2009)
The Institute's tenth survey into business continuity management among UK organisations, based on a survey of 1,012 managers.

An Economic Impact Assessment of the Consultative Committee for Professional Management Organisations (December 2008)
A report exploring how professional qualifications and membership of professional bodies help improve earnings and employability

Bullying at work 2008: the experience of managers (November 2008)
A follow-up investigation into bullying as experienced by managers at all levels

Learning at work: e-learning evolution or revolution? (October 2008)
The latest trends and blends in management and leadership development

Quality of Working Life 2008
Comparisions of the perceptions of UK managers and managers in Victoria, Australia, on organisational health and well-being (August 2008)

Management recruitment: understanding routes to greater diversity (June 2008)
A report examining recruitment trends among female, ethnic minority and disabled managers with the aim of informing ways of attracting more diverse talent in the workplace.

Generation Y: Unlocking the talent of young managers (June 2008)
Research exploring the attitudes, skills and aspirations of young managers and how employers can attract, develop and retain talented young managers.