Management - Complete CMI Application Form

CMI FAST-TRACK CHARTERED MANAGER APPLICATION FORM PART 1: ABOUT YOU This section of the application focuses on you, as a manager and leader, as well as your eligibility and your reasons for wanting to become chartered. 1.1 Your eligibility to apply for the Chartered Manager award Please complete the following information:Name:CMI Membership:Contact Email Address:Contact Phone Number:Employer Name:BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA)Job Title:Executive Assistant to the Deputy Managing DirectorWork/Office Location:Pasea, Tortola, British Virgin Islands Please confirm your eligibility to apply for Chartered Manager by ticking the box and (if applicable) providing a link to your professional profile page (such as your LinkedIn network) I have at least 3 years’ experience in a management role and have successfully completed a relevant CMI Management and Leadership Qualification within the last 5 years.√Here is a link to my professional profile pageDo Not Have a Professional Profile page 1.2 Your personal statement on what being awarded Chartered Manager would mean to you Please use the space below to summarise the reason why you are applying for Chartered Manager status. Pass criteria: Identifies the significance of being awarded Chartered Manager status, describes the impact on you, your role and organisation. (The expected word count for this section is 200-300 words.) Having this Chartered Manager qualification would be a great achievement since it would increase my competency and reputation in the organisation, particularly as the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Managing Director at the BVI Ports Authority. Even though I do not have direct subordinates, this reputable certification will enable me to deliver more assistance regarding staff management, decision-making, and the application of strategic plans. With the above educational background, this is a very conducive step in my career development.In 2013, I completed the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, which equipped me with the necessary knowledge of management basics. Based on this learning, I completed and achieved the Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership in 2021. These qualifications, along with my current pursuit of a master’s degree in public administration from the University of the West Indies, have helped to enrich my knowledge in areas relevant to my job at the Authority.Earning Chartered Manager status would mark a highly significant career accomplishment. It would enhance my understanding of leadership principles, widen my professional network, and open the door to more opportunities for positive change within my organisation and beyond. This recognition would support my ambitions to progress into a senior management role within the public sector, strengthening my candidacy for leadership by demonstrating my unwavering commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and effective leadership.Attaining this respected status would not merely be an honour but a catalyst for further growth and contribution in my ongoing journey. It would underscore my dedication to delivering the highest performance and leadership standards while inspiring others to pursue their professional development goals. As I continue to navigate the challenges and opportunities within the public sector, the Chartered Manager certification would provide me with the tools, knowledge, and recognition necessary to drive positive change and make a lasting impact in my career and the organisations I serve. PART 2: BEING AN ETHICAL AND INCLUSIVE LEADER 2.1 Your role as an ethical and inclusive leader The CMI Professional Standard sets out what good practice in management and leadership looks like and at the centre of the Professional Standard there are 5 competencies that define what it means to be “An Ethical and Inclusive Leader”. * Provide an example for the following 3 competencies. * Your example needs to show when/how you have demonstrated each of these behaviours within the workplace. Pass criteria: Demonstrates, with a relevant example, how you embed each of the following competencies into your actions and behaviours. (The expected word count for each of your examples is 100 - 200 words) Behaviour expected of an ethical and inclusive leaderExample used to demonstrate this behaviour within the workplaceLeading With IntegrityLeading by example, I apply positive moral principles, whereby I build trust and demonstrate integrity in my actions and behaviours.Leading by example, I apply positive moral principles, whereby I build trust and demonstrate integrity in my actions and behaviours. As the Executive Assistant at the BVI Ports Authority, I supported the Managing Director in overseeing port operations across various islands, focusing on ferry service travel. To enhance efficiency and maintain the integrity of our ferry ticketing process, I spearheaded an initiative to standardise and monitor ticket usage.We significantly reduced operational expenses by transitioning to a system of purchasing ferry tickets in bulk at reduced costs. To promote accountability and prevent misuse of resources, I implemented a system requiring managers to submit detailed requests for tickets, specifying the number of tickets needed, the purpose of travel, and the specific travel date for approval by the Managing Director.This transparent and structured process fostered a culture of integrity within our organisation and facilitated better tracking and justified use of resources. The given approach complies with the provisions of the Fairness Heuristic Theory and the principles of the Uncertainty Management Model to ensure that transparent and fair decisions are made during the increased financial monitoring after the pandemic. In this regard, I demonstrated leadership by staying true to this and ensuring that the proper moral standards were upheld while interpreting and practising good moral values and ethos throughout the undertaking.Championing InclusivityI advocate equal treatment for everyone, and to change this face of discrimination, I oppose injustice and fight for actions, eliminating both voluntary and inadvertent discrimination.I advocate equal treatment for everyone, and to change this face of discrimination, I oppose injustice and fight for actions, eliminating both voluntary and inadvertent discrimination. Although the BVI Ports Authority is a small organisation with minimal diversity and inclusion issues, I believe in proactively fostering an inclusive workplace. I would develop and implement a comprehensive diversity and inclusion programme to achieve this.I would start by surveying all staff to examine our present processes. It would help identify any existing barriers to inclusivity, whether intentional or unintentional.Based on the findings, I would collaborate with the Deputy Managing Director to create a strategic plan with specific and measurable goals for enhancing diversity in recruitment, retention, and advancement. We would establish a Diversity and Inclusion Committee, comprised of employees from various backgrounds, to oversee the implementation of our initiatives and ensure that all voices are heard and valued.Leading by example, I would actively model inclusive behaviours and challenge any injustice or discrimination. I would encourage open dialogue about diversity and inclusion issues and work with the Human Resources Management (HRM) department to organise cultural awareness events and training sessions to educate employees and promote a culture of understanding and respect.Committing to Social, Environmental and Economic SustainabilityI evaluate my effectiveness and that of those in my area of influence in supporting the sustainable development of my organisation; that is, in supporting the organisation in its ability to satisfy the needs of people, society, the planet and the environment and its capacity to create income and wealth.I assess how I and my sphere of influence contribute to the sustainability or lack thereof of my organisation, people, society, the planet and the environment, and profit and economic sustainabilit...