Institute of Leadership and Management
The Institute of Leadership & Management is a professional membership body for leaders and managers. Its stated mission is to inspire great leadership - everywhere.[1]
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| Type | Non- Profit Organisation |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1947 |
| Headquarters | Tamworth, UK |
| Products | professional membership, research, publications |
| Website | www |
The Institute is a charity registered in England, Wales and Scotland, with its head office in Tamworth, Staffordshire and members in countries across the world.
Membership
Membership of The Institute of Leadership & Management is open to leaders and managers of all levels, including those with no practical experience. It is based in the UK, but open to membership worldwide. Organisations can sign up their employees as members.[2]
Four grades of membership entitle the member to use post-nominal letters - Associate Member (AMInstLM), Member (MInstLM), Fellow (FInstLM) and Companion (CInstLM). The highest grade is Companionship — for senior executives selected by the Institute. Membership is validated by an official membership certificate.
Members are offered access a range of services to help with their Continuous professional development (CPD), although this isn't mandatory, including access to online learning tools, webinars and events, podcasts, career advice and tools.
Research
The Institute of Leadership & Management carries out extensive research into leadership and management in practice, providing insights for managers and leaders and publishing findings in research reports and journals. The Institute takes a collaborative approach, preferring to work with like-minded individuals and organisations in defining research topics and undertaking research activity.
Leadership Development
The Institute of Leadership & Management offers a wide range of learning resources to support the continuous professional development of leaders and managers in a variety of organisations and settings.
Publishing
EDGE Journal is the Institute's quarterly in-house magazine, looking at the latest leadership and management issues. It is published by LID Publishing. The magazine is distributed to members as part of a range of benefits and learning resources.
History
The Institute of Supervision and Management (ISM) was founded in 1947 by J.K. Evans M.B.E.[3] The Institute of Leadership & Management was formed in November 2001 through the merger of the Institute of Supervision and Management (ISM) and the National Examining Board for Supervision and Management (NEBS).
References
- "Institute for Leadership & Management". Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- "Member resources: Institute of Leadership and Management". The Scout Association. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
- "Institute of Supervision & Management gives backing to local management development programme". HR Zone Community Voice. 12 July 2000. Retrieved 21 September 2015.