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. Some organisations that are involved with personal development, such as The Scout Association also highlight the availability of membership. Five grades of membership entitle the member to use post-nominal letters - Affiliate, Associate Member, Member, Fellow and Companion. 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, although this isn't mandatory, including access to e-books, webinars, online learning tools, and paid-for events.
Research
The Institute of Leadership & Management carries out research into leadership and management in practice, providing insights for managers and leaders and publishing findings in white papers, 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.
Training and Qualifications
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. A range of regulated qualifications are now delivered under the distinct 'ILM' branding by the City & Guilds Group. These ILM qualifications are practically based, designed to complement the individual’s role at work. Aligned to the UK’s Qualifications and Credit Framework, ILM qualifications begin at level 2, such as the ILM Award in Team Leading, and continue up to level 7, such as the ILM Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Executive Management. ILM also offers NVQs; these include the Level 5NVQ in Management. Other specialist qualifications cover skills in volunteer management, business start-up, coaching, and personnel management. All ILM qualifications have been accredited by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation.
Publishing
Edge 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 was founded in 1947 by J.K. Evans M.B.E. The Institute of Leadership & Management was formed in November 2001 through the merger of the Institute of Supervision and Management and the National Examining Board for Supervision and Management .
