We might just save the world… Reflections on the CMI Women in Leadership Conference

Today I attended my very first in person CMI event: the Chartered Management Institute’s Woman in Leadership annual conference

The focus was ‘divide or prosper’ and the line-up of speakers was hugely impressive and the collective wisdom was inspiring.

Here are my top takeaways from the event…

1. Modelling behaviour, is a concept that has far reaching connotations. If you’ve been with me on my learning journey thus far, you’ll already know that behaviour is the 7ᵗʰ direction of my self-awareness compass. Giving the keynote speech, Angela Rayner, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party reflected on conduct in public life. If you recall the party gate debacle and hauling wine back to the office in suitcases, you’ll understand exactly what she means. If we want to see change in our teams, organisations or country, every single one of us as to live and model our values. Be the change you want to see.

2. The power of Queenagers is underestim­ated. Queenagers are those of us from around 45 and beyond who are independent and financially secure leaders and decision makers, with a wealth of knowledge and experience………………………..