ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet Lunchtime Bites Webinar “Building Supply Chain Resilience”
2022-09-22 13:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Dublin) | online
Presented by Luis Godinho
UK & Ireland Director at Kaizen Institute

1pm Thursday 22nd September 2022
(20mins presentation with 10min Q&A)
Places are limited and booking is essential.
To register for this free webinar, visit our Website & Book A Place
Once you have registered, we will send the meeting link to you on the 20th September
Please feel free to pass this email on to your colleagues/anyone you think will find it of value

ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet brings you this practical webinar with UK&I Director Luis Godinho who will lay out the steps needed to transform your supply chain into a demand-driven, agile operation that will lead to higher customer satisfaction and better operational results. We will also be discussing success stories and best practices.
Some of the key takeaways:

Strategic E2E Mapping of the Supply Chain
Implement a Pull Planning System
Create Material & Information Flow
Increase Resource Efficiency
Reinforce KAIZEN™ Culture
Increase Supply Chain Resilience
Pilot, Assess, Benchmark & Scale

Luis Godinho

UK&I Director | Kaizen Institute
Part of Kaizen Institute since 2010, he recently undertook leadership of the UK&I region. He has a strong track record of international project delivery in the field of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methodologies using Kaizen, Lean and 6 Sigma. He is also an expert in strategy design and implementation, consistently achieving world-class results.

Kaizen Institute is the original and premier provider of KAIZEN™ services
We support companies of all sizes in all market segments, providing them with a sustainable, competitive advantage. The history of Kaizen Institute began in the mid 80’s. We have the longest history of consulting and training organisations around the world, specifically in the fields of KAIZEN™, Lean Management, and Continuous Improvement. Today, Kaizen Institute is present in 40+ countries around the world, and employs over 750 consultants to deliver exceptional transformation projects to our clients.

Definition of KAIZEN™

Over 30 years ago, Masaaki Imai sat down to pen the groundbreaking book ‘Kaizen: The Key to Japan’s Competitive Success’ (McGraw Hill). Through this book, the term KAIZEN™ was introduced in the western world. Today KAIZEN™ is recognised worldwide as an important pillar of an organisation’s long-term competitive strategy. Since introducing this term as a systematic approach for business improvement, companies that implement KAIZEN™ have continually yielded superior results.

“KAIZEN™ means improvement. Moreover, it means continuing improvement in personal life, home life, social life, and working life. When applied to the workplace KAIZEN™ means continuing improvement involving everyone – managers and workers alike.” Masaaki Imai, Founder of Kaizen Institute.

Data Analytics – Start Your Journey
2022-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | online
Advanced Productivity
3 days of effort over 3 weeks(includes project & mentoring with Dave Clarke)
Costs (per person): €495 Member / €800 Non-Member
Start Date: Monday, September 19th : End Date: Friday, October 7th (detailed schedule below)Enquire for in-company options
For more info / to book a place, contact kate@icbe.ie
This Level 1 data literacy course is aimed at anyone who wants to understand and improve their overall data analytics maturity and is designed for those working in operations, engineering, manufacturing and R&D professionals
Click link to view Course Structure: Data Analytics Structure Overview

Learning outcomes:

Become equipped with an understanding of what operational questions can be answered by skilful interpretation of data.
Get to grips with how data can drive decision-making in your business, resulting in better outcomes.
Learn how to work with different processes, tools and methodologies in order to build effective and efficient data analytic projects and programmes.
Equip yourself with the skills necessary to answer the business questions presented by the new industry 4.0 era – by harnessing the latest data architectures.
Speed up your ability to translate data into competitive advantages for your business, by working with the latest analytic techniques, tools and algorithms.

This programme is designed to empower you with the expertise and skills you need to mine, manage and analyse your organisation’s raw data and use it to build business insights and better decision making.
Duration – 3 days of effort over 3 weeks
Week 1: 8 online lectures of 60 to 90 minutes
Week 2/3: 16 hours non-contact time to complete course project / 3 Master online mentoring sessions of one hour each
Week 3: online presentation of project results to class at end of course

Delivered By
Clarke Analytics

ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt Training Programme
2022-09-13 09:00 - 17:00
The programme is organised for the following dates in the hotels below:
Week 1: Day 1 to 3 13th / 14th / 14th September Clayton Hotel, Limerick
Week 2: Day 4 to 6 4th / 5th / 6th October Clayton Hotel, Limerick
Week 3:Day 7 to Day 9 25th / 26th / 27th October The Strand Hotel, Limerick
Cost: ICBE Member €2008 – ICBE Non-Member €2510
Delivering Real Capability
Program Aim
The aim of this programme is to provide the trainee with the knowledge and skills to Lead and ExecuteBusiness Improvement Projects. This is achieved through the understanding and utilisation of theAmerican Society of Quality (ASQ) Green Belt Body of Knowledge (BOK). These tools focus onimproving key Business metrics including improving Customer Service, Compliance, Cost, Delivery,and Supply.
Program Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to: Understand the DMAIC improvement methodology and Six Sigma tools Apply the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology to business improvement projects Collect and analyse data using the appropriate Six Sigma tools. Apply Lean Methodology to a wastereduction project Understand team dynamics when delivering a project Complete the Green Belt ASQ Examination

Expectations of A Green Belt
A Green belt is an invaluable resourceto any organisation. Key roles that aGreen Belt fulfils include: Leading a medium to large sized business improvement project team using the internationallyrecognised DMAIC methodology Lead Lean improvement projects Make fact based decisions through the application of appropriatestatistical tools Mentor Yellow Belt projects
Duration
9 Days Training (Online Training Available) Mentoring Days optional
Target Audience
This course is aimed at personnel who are tasked with the execution of projects to improve business performance and/or data analysis in their day to day job. Roles that would benefit from this program include Engineers, Quality Engineers, Supply Chain and Managers. As this is a statistical course, a knowledge of mathematics isrecommended.
Advancing your Career
Assessment and Certification
For ASQ Green Belt certification, each candidate is required to:1. Attend all training days2. Pass a 4-hour open book, 100 multiple choice examination that measures comprehension of the Body of Knowledge (Either at an examination centre or online)3. Provide evidence of a minimum of three years ofwork experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge. Workexperience must be in a full-time, paid role. Paid intern, co-op, or any other course workcannot be applied toward the work experience requirement.Educational waivers are not granted.
Enabling Real Results
Program Syllabus
Day 1 – 3 Introduction, Define & Measure PhaseIntroduction to DMAICProject CharterProcess and Value Stream MappingManagement of Team DynamicsProject ManagementData Collection and Analysis MethodsIntroduction to Minitab®Practice ASQ Multiple Choice Questions Day 3 – 6 Measure and Analyse Phase ProbabilityMeasurement System AnalysisProcess Capability Cp, Cpk, Pp, PpkHypothesis TestingPractice tools using Minitab®SMED and Visual ManagementPractice ASQ Multiple Choice Questions Day 7 – 9 Improve and Control Phase5s and Error Proofing1 Way ANOVARegression AnalysisIntroduction to Design of ExperimentsPractice tools using Minitab®Quality Function DeploymentControl PlansPractice ASQ Multiple Choice Questions
Software
Participants will use the statistical software package Minitab® during training to ensure that they canapply learning to the workplace when complete. Participants can avail of a 30 day free trial of Minitab®software (www.minitab.com). Access to Minitab® is the responsibility of the participant.

Internationally recognised America Society of Quality (ASQ) are the certifying body for this programme.
Crystal Lean Solutions also offers certification with the completion of examination, attend all trainingdays and demonstration of the successful execution of an Improvement Project.
Assessment and Certification
For ASQ Green Belt certification, each candidate is requiredto:1. Attend all training days2. Pass a 4-hour open book, 100 multiple choice examination that measures comprehension of the Body of Knowledge(Either at an examination centre or online)3. Provide evidence of a minimum of three years of work experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge. Work experience must be in a full-time, paid role. Paid intern, co-op, or any other course work cannot be applied toward the work experience requirement. Educational waivers are not granted.
Certification Body
Internationally recognised America Society of Quality (ASQ) are the certifying body for this programme.Crystal Lean Solutions also offers certification with the completion of examination, attend all trainingdays and demonstration of the successful execution of an Improvement Project.
Project Examples
Improve the Process Capability of a Moulding Process Optimise the Quality and Productivity performance of a Heat Treatment Process Investigate and eliminate the source of Product Contamination

IMI Management Bootcamp - Special Offer for SMEs
2022-09-12 09:00 - 17:00 | online
Monday, September 12th to Friday, September 16th
Members €1,050 ; Non-Members €1,575 (per person)with 50%+ Skillnet Funding Applied
Special offer for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (less than 250 employees)
Expand your knowledge across the breadth of your organisationBroaden your knowledge of your business and further develop the skills required for leadership positions Contact grainne@icbe.ie to reserve your place/sPlaces are limited
This IMI Management Bootcamp is comprised of an intensive five-day programme covering the business essentials of:

Strategy
Leadership
Finance
Marketing
People performance

Designed to give you a thorough framework of knowledge for making informed business decisions – this intensive 5-day format is designed to give you the maximum impact in a limited time away from work. The format and design create a supportive environment where participants learn from peers and subject matter experts.
You will participate in workshops, examine case studies, conduct class discussions and work in groups to ensure that the week is asrewarding – and as challenging – as it is insightful.
This programme is designed to build on your existing management competencies by giving you a comprehensive understanding of all the functions of an organisation, by highly respected experts in each function.

Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, participants will have a deeper understanding of organisational strategy, and how it is supported by finance and marketing and executed by effective leadership. Participants will have learned about their own leadership style and capabilities, and how they can impact performance and operations in their organisation.
Who is the course for?
This programme is ideal for participants with considerable specialist management experience in one area of their business and who want exposure to others. It’s also ideal for professionals aspiring to positions of greater responsibility and for experienced managers looking to widen their understanding of difference business functions.
Schedule
Day 1: Marketing• Marketing and Value Factor• Factors that drive and influence development of marketing structures• The Value Proposition Canvas• Segmentation• The power of branding Day 2: Strategy• What is strategy?• What is a PESTEL?• Five Forces – assess the key competitive factors that are important to understanding the position of both your company and industry• Stakeholder mapping• Strategy mapping – how best to track success of your strategy Day 3: Finance• The balance sheet• The income statement• Preparing financial statements• Reading the cash flow statement• Ratio analysis and the pitfalls/limitations to be aware of• Beyond the numbers Day 4: Strategic HRM• Strategic HRM: the context• Design of the organisation & operating model• Performance & Reward• Engagement Day 5: Leadership• Identify what leadership means in your organisation• Understand the importance of Emotional Intelligence• Gain awareness and reflect on your own leadership style, values and personal brand• Understand a leader’s role in change• Identify actions to take to grow your effectiveness as a leader
Trainer Profiles – Irish Management Institute (IMI)
Marketing – Helen O’Leary is a mentor and executive trainer in marketing and leadership development specialising in delivering top line revenue generation and methods to support the marketing and sales functions. Helen lectures in leadership on the MA programme at TU Dublin and is a Sales and Marketing lecturer and mentor at Kingston University London. She has developed a wealth of international sales and marketing expertise while working for almost 20 years throughout North America, the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
Strategy – Jonathan Westrup has been the IMI Programme Director of the Professional Diploma in Strategy & Innovation since 2010 and his associate expertise is in business strategy with a particular interest in corporate governance and organisational performance. Jonathan also works with management teams in facilitating their strategy process.
Finance – Mark James lectures in the business department of the Cork Institute of Technology, Griffith College, DIFC College, and the Irish Management Institute, teaching a range of modules including Financial Accounting, Micro and Macro Economics, Technology in Accounting and Finance, and Regulatory Management. Mark has experience as a Director on the Board of a national financial institution, overseeing international investments, information technology projects, regulatory policy development, and the creation of a five-year strategic plan. He has also provided training and consultancy services to SME’s. This broad range of business and lecturing experience allows Mark to ensure that the theory he teaches is grounded in practical real-world situations and problem solving.
Strategic HRM – Jane Mitchell is a leadership and organisational development consultant with 15 years’ experience working with diverse groups across many cultures. Her approach is positively challenging, centred on creating clarity, developing opportunity and delivering impact through tangible business results.
Leadership – Kevin Quigley has been involved in learning, leadership & management development, technology and innovation for the past 30 years. He is an associate member of the IMI specialising in Leadership Development, Leading Change and Change Management.

ICBE/UL FUNDED EXECUTIVE APPRENTICESHIP - LEAN SIGMA MANAGER Masters level
2022-09-03 09:00 - 14:30
Upskill your existing staff
September 2022 start
The University of Limerick, in partnership with the ICBE is running a funded Executive Apprenticeship at Masters level this September 2022 – the Lean Sigma Manager. At only €900pa over 2 years, this is a saving of over €12,200 on the cost of a traditional Masters programme.
There is no block release and lectures take place via blended learning on Saturdays once per month during term time. This minimises staff time away from the workplace. Projects are industry focused and have saved millions for companies whose employees complete the masters.
Additionally, Apprenticeship employers may be eligible for an additional payment of up to €4,000 for each new apprentice who registers with both UL and SOLAS under the Apprenticeship Employer Grant 2022. Lean Management & Six Sigma should be part of the sustainability plan for every business. There has never been a better time to upskill your staff.
The closing date for new companies wishing to register for Lean Sigma Manager Apprenticeship is July 8th 2022. Companies already approved by UL & SOLAS must apply by July 22nd 2022.
LEAN SIGMA MANAGER 2022 apprenticeship flyer
https://www.ul.ie/gps/lean-sigma-manager-apprenticeship
For all queries, contact vivienne@icbe.ie

A huge congratulations to all the students and to our own ICBE Chair & Shingo Executive Board member, Kieran Noonan, who completed the UL Masters in Strategic Quality Management – Lean Sigma with great success achieving a First Class Honors. ICBE is the Industry Lead on this UL Programme and as part of his commitment to our organisation and with a real belief in people development, Kieran demonstrated his support for both ICBE and UL by undertaking the challenge to complete the two-year Level 9 Masters apprenticeship.
Of the experience, he said “I am delighted to have participated in this Programme to learn, understand and gain an insight to the experiences of other students and being able to guide the future development of this course and other learning experiences with our partners UL.”
As Site Operations Director and Global lead for Enterprise Excellence for Bausch + Lomb, Kieran is an avid supporter of all apprenticeships and would recommend this further route to organisations both large and small throughout Ireland. Lifelong learning is even more important in today’s changing environment and this is an effective way to upskill and develop a peer network through a practically applied academic structure.

Engineering Practice - MSc - University of Limerick
2022-09-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Instructor-led classroom presentation with aircraft visit.
Engineering Practice – MSc – University of Limerick

Available: Part- Time
Duration: 1 year
Award: Postgraduate
Qualification: NFQ Level 9 Major Award
Faculty: Science and Engineering
Course Type: Taught Professional/Flexible
Cost: €3,300 with 25% Aviation Skillnet funding (full cost €4400)

Brief Description
The Masters in Engineering Practice is a new and innovative Masters Programme offered by the School of Engineering at the University of Limerick. This programme is attractive to our industry learners as it provides a flexible way to combine previous studies i.e. Two Professional Diplomas with a thesis to receive a Masters in Engineering Practice award.

Overview
If you are looking to progress your career and participate on an academic programme that will enable you develop your problem-solving skills as well as build on your strengths from your previous qualifications, then the Masters in Engineering practice is a programme for you. This programme aims through a one-year thesis deliverable to give you an opportunity to produce a significant piece of research and practical work that is industry focused.
This programme is attractive to our industry learners as it provides a flexible way to combine previous studies i.e. Two Professional Diplomas, one which must have been completed within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, with a thesis to receive a Masters in Engineering Practice award.
Through the medium of blended learning, learners will develop very quickly an active online learning environment where they are supported by their academic supervisor during the thesis proposal phase right up to the final presentation of their work.
There is a strong focus on engagement and collaboration with fellow learners and the different industries during the thesis phase. The introduction of an industry thesis champion who acts as a mentor for the learner provides the programme continued support from leading experts in engineering disciplines. Ensuring that there continues to be a focus on current practice, and leading-edge research on the programme.
Linking our learners with the practice of engineering both at technical and management level will produce graduates who are employable at leadership roles within their organisations.
If you have completed TWO Professional Diplomas in the following areas:

Aviation
Operations Management
Quality
ICT
Management
Innovation

Your thesis route will continue to focus on your area of interest.

For more information or to make an application please go to
https://www.ul.ie/gps/engineering-practice-msc

For details on funding eligibility please email maeve@icbe.ie

Understanding the Drivers of AI and Data Analytics in Your Organisation
2022-06-30 10:00 - 12:00 | online
Facilitated by Dave Clarke, Clarke Analytics. Dave has 30 years’ experience in the data and analytics space. He will help bring out the commonalities across the two case studies enabling you to better understand how data analytics and AI can be used across your organisation, helping to drive business value.

AIRBUS A318/319/320/321 (CFM 56 & V2500) GENERAL FAMILIARISATION
2022-06-20 - 2022-06-24 | online
Course Overview
This course is delivered to EASA Level I. This will provide a brief overview of the airframe, systems and powerplant of the Airbus A318/319/320/321 series of passenger carrying aircraft as fitted with both CFM56 & IAE V2500 powerplant combinations.

Students who attend the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from an EASA Part 147 Approved Organisation
Course Dates: 20th June – 24th June (5 days)

A320 FAMILY GENERAL FAMILIARISATION (CFM 56 & V2500)

DAY

MORNING BREAK (0.25 HRS)

LUNCH BREAK (1 HR)

AFTERNOON BREAK (0.25 HRS)

1
INTRODUCTION

STRUCTURES
INDICATING & RECORDING
ELECTRICAL POWER
PNEUMATICS

2
AIR CONDITIONING
ICE & RAIN

DOORS
HYDRAULICS
LANDING GEAR

3
FLIGHT CONTROL
FUEL
FIRE PROTECTION
APU

4
CFM 56 POWERPLANT
V2500 POWER PLANT
OXYGEN

WATER/WASTE

EQUIP & FURNISH
COMMUNICATIONS
AIRCRAFT VISIT

5
NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
AUTO FLIGHT
INFORMATION SYSTEM

LIGHTS
DOCUMENTATION

Delivered by; ADVANCED AIRCRAFT TRAINING LIMITED

Presenting Online for Maximum Impact
2022-06-09 10:00 - 12:00 | online
Presenting Online for Maximum Impact
Date: Thursday June 9th – 10am to 12pm
Funded Cost: €55 pp
Email: maeve@icbe.ie

Training content
General Presentation Tips

Learn how to add notes to a presentation ready to view when presenting
Learn useful PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts for presenting
Learn how to incorporate Polls into your PowerPoint slides to engage your audience

Presenter View (2 screens required)

Learn how to switch on the Presenter View
Learn how to toggle between screens
Learn how to Zoom into a slide while presenting
Learn how to navigate to other slide without your audience knowing
Learn how to turn on live subtitles

PowerPoint Live in MS Teams

Learn how to Zoom into a slide while presenting
Learn how to navigate to other slide without your audience knowing
Learn how to lock the slides so that your audience cannot scroll ahead
Learn how to translate slides to different languages
Learn how to turn on live captioning
Learn how to view slides in high contrast for people with visual impairments
Learn about the different presenting modes

o Presenter mode
o Standout mode
o Reporter mode
PowerPoint Presenting in Zoom

Learn how to seamlessly share a PowerPoint Presentation via Zoom (without showing the file
first)
Learn how to set up Zoom to see your audience during screen sharing
Use PowerPoint as a virtual background in Zoom

Key learning points
Participants will be able to:

Use the Presenter View
Use PowerPoint Live in MS Teams
Share a PowerPoint slide show seamlessly on Zoom
Engage the audience with embedded polls

About the Trainer:
Fiona Walsh, PowerPoint Specialist and MicroSoft Master Trainer
Fiona Walsh holds an MSc in Digital Innovation from University College Dublin. She also has an Advanced Diploma in Coaching with Neuroscience and Diplomas in ICT Teacher Training and Project Management. Fiona became a Microsoft Master Instructor in 2008 and specialises in PowerPoint. When Fiona trained to become a Microsoft Office Specialist, she found it difficult to get examples of using specific functionality in the real world. This prompted her to focus on a different aspect of PowerPoint training. She starts with the result in mind and trains users to get there. Fiona also provides slide design and template services, allowing her to stay up to date with the latest functionality and become adept at using the new features in Office 365. For more details visit: Imagine Coaching – PowerPoint Training and Design Service

Aviation Update Series - EU Agenda for Aviation SAVE THE DATE
2022-06-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, Webinar
EU Agenda For Aviation

Webinar Overview:
As the aviation industry starts the recovery from the impact of Covid, policy is being driven by sustainability goals and the emergence of new innovative technologies.
We are entering a period of great change for the aviation industry, steps being taken by the European Institutions on key files will alter the regulatory landscape and create significant commercial opportunities for those organisations positioned to take advantage.
Join John Hume, Managing Partner, and Christopher Mehigan, Director Strategic Relationships, from Hume Brophy will provide an introduction to the current key EU policy initiatives and emerging trends for the aviation sector.
This session will familiarise you with the key discussions and provide an opportunity to pose questions on specific topics.

Presenters:

John Hume is a co-founder and Managing Director at HumeBrophy, a hugely successful global communications agency. Their offices in Dublin, London, Brussels, Paris, Singapore, and Hong Kong form the basis of an international network of expertise and industry knowledge which is invaluable to clients.
John specialises in developing and executing international government and societal engagement campaigns, and works particularly closely with the Aviation sector. He has previously served as Deputy Director General of Airports Council International Europe, and as the Director of European Public Relations for the International Duty-Free Confederation (IDFC).

Christopher Mehigan has a long and accomplished career, having started his career in commercial law and becoming a member of the New York Bar. He is an expert on Data Privacy and on Transport policy at the EU level. He has worked with HumeBrophy for over a decade and is now the Director for Strategic Relationships from their Brussels office.
Chris specialises in dealing with heavily regulated sectors, and helps clients to develop and maintain networks with senior figures in the relevant European institutions.

ICBE | IN CONVERSATION | UNDERSTANDING THE DRIVERS OF AI AND DATA ANALYTICS IN YOUR ORGANISATION
2022-06-02 08:00 - 17:00
UNDERSTANDING THE DRIVERS OF AI AND DATA ANALYTICS IN YOUR ORGANISATION
AI and Data Analytics encompassing support and production functions adding predictive capabilities to Operational Excellence

Case Study 1 | Manufacturing Medical Devices Sector
John Carmody: Snr. Manager Automation and Digitalization, Boston Scientific Cork.
John will talk about the need for a holistic digital factory approach to operational excellence and how using data analytics in Boston Scientific has given a new impetus to building the factory of the future.

Case Study 2 | Health Care Service Sector
John Patrick Shaw – Country Head, Legato Health Ireland.
John will discuss how his organisation is building new service and product offerings from insights gained from AI using data his organisation has access to.

Facilitated by Dave Clarke, Clarke Analytics. Dave has 30 years’ experience in the data and analytics space. He will help bring out the commonalities across the two case studies enabling you to better understand how data analytics and AI can be used across your organisation, helping to drive business value.

SHINGO DISCOVER EXCELLENCE – Virtual Training @ Boston Scientific
2022-05-24 13:00 - 2022-05-26 17:30 | online
Click on link to book https://eur.cvent.me/P3YlO?RefId=ICBE
https://sapartners.com/events/discover-excellence-virtual-boston-may22/
ICBE Members €800
ICBE Non-Membrs €1150

About the course
The workshop will be led by experienced Shingo facilitators Richard Guba, and you will hear first hand, how Shingo principles drive behaviour throughout the entire organisation to deliver world class results.

DISCOVER EXCELLENCE is the foundational workshop that introduces the SHINGO MODEL, the Shingo Guiding Principles and the Three Insights to Organisational Excellence. With active discussions this workshop will provide a highly interactive experience. It is designed to make your learning meaningful and immediately applicable as you discover how to release the latent potential in your organisation to enable you to achieve organizational excellence. It provides the basic understanding needed in all Shingo Workshops, therefore is a pre-requisite to them.
As a participant, you will:
LEARN and understand the Shingo Model.
DISCOVER the Three Insights of Organizational Excellence.
EXPLORE how the Shingo Guiding Principles inform ideal behaviours that ultimately lead to sustainable results.
UNDERSTAND the behavioural assessment process through an interactive case study and on-site learning.
How this is delivered:
The interactive online training consists of:
3x 4.5 hour sessions (13:00 & 17:30pm BST).
Over 3 days
Via Zoom Meetings (a Link will be provided on registration)
1 hour Coaching Follow Up – post workshop with your regional Shingo Facilitator
Why attend?
Organisations who have adopted the Shingo principles, have seen an increased level of success in areas such as Costs (increased revenue, reduced inventory, reduced lead times etc), Safety & Quality ( zero lost time for accidents, reduction in scrap, defects and non-conformance), On Time in Full & New Product Introduction (increases in OTIF by as much as 95% & NPI up to 100%).
More benefits of implementing Shingo can be found in our Shingo section.

What have attendee’s thought of the Shingo Discover Excellence Workshop?
Attendee’s of our Shingo workshops have rated them very highly, with 98% having no hesitation in recommending them to colleagues.

100% of all attendees rate our delivery as ‘Accomplished’.
33% rate our delivery as Outstanding
98% would recommend this course to a colleague

“Very good, enjoyed the course, looking forward to working on this in the future.”
“Very beneficial, thank you! Filled a gap in my understanding.”
“Challenging and excellent workshop, food for thought.”

AIRBUS A318 A319 A320 A321 (CFM56) (V2500) GENERAL FAMILIARISATION COURSE
2022-05-23 09:30 - 2022-05-27 16:30 | online
Dates- 23rd to 27th May (5 days).
INTRODUCTION
The course is designed for aircraft maintenance engineers and other support staff to provides an overview on all aspects of the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321-(CFM56)/(V2500) Airframe/Power-plant/Electrical Systems and Avionics System.
This syllabus covers Airframe, Engine, Electrical and Avionics elements to ATA specification 104 level 1 and covers the Description and Operation portions of the relevant chapters. The training materials used are based on manufacturer supplied documents and may be supplemented by other documents such as maintenance manuals, Service Bulletins (SBs) and Airworthiness Directives (ADs). The course is designed for delivery in a physical or virtual classroom.

OVERVIEW
Upon completion of the course the trainees will have acquired an understanding of:
The general layout of the aircraft’s major systems, and the appropriate terminology and nomenclature.

The special tools needed to maintain the aircraft.
The safety procedures and the maintenance airworthiness checks related to this aircraft.
The aircraft’s technical documentation.

There is no examination for this course.
A certificate will be issued at the end of each course to each student who has satisfactorily completed the course.
CONTENT
This course provides general familiarisation training on airframe, electrical, avionics and power-plant systems in accordance with the attached schedule.

Programme Objectives
This programme is designed to help the delegates deepen their working knowledge and practice of coaching. Specific objectives include helping delegates:

Develop more awareness of the coaching competencies as specified by the International Coach Federation
Further integrate the application of coaching models, tools and competencies into your role
Increase your effectiveness as leaders, managers and professionals within your organisations

Professional Diploma in Leadership & Management
2022-05-18 18:30 - 21:30 | online
This Professional Diploma is heavily subsidized by Aviation Skillnet. Normal Cost of Programme is €1500.
Delivered by UCD Professional Academy, the Professional Diploma in Leadership & Management will develop your ability to manage and motivate individuals, teams and organisations.
Over the course of this 36-hour programme, you’ll be explore the skills and tools involved in successful people management.
Whether you are an experienced, new or aspiring manager, this programme is an excellent addition to the CV of any career-minded professional.
Contact annette@icbe.ie for more information.

Professional Diploma in Finance for Non Financial Managers
2022-05-18 18:30 - 21:30 | online
This Professional Diploma is heavily subsidized by Aviation Skillnet. Normal cost of programme is €1500.
Delivered by UCD Professional Academy, the Professional Diploma in Finance for Non-Financial Managers is the ideal programme to help you learn about financial management concepts and the role of finance in an organisation.
Over the course of this 30-hour programme, you’ll be equipped with the skills needed to become a financially fluent manager, understanding financial terminology and developing the ability to read and interpret key financial documents.

Contact annette@icbe.ie for more information.

Professional Diploma in Project Management
2022-05-17 18:30 - 21:30 | online
This Professional Diploma is heavily subsidized by Aviation Skillnet. Normal cost of programme is €1500.
Delivered by UCD Professional Academy, the Professional Diploma in Project Management is perfect for new and aspiring project managers seeking to gain the essential skills needed to successfully initiate, run and close projects of all kinds.
Over the course of this 36-hour programme, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully work with virtually any methodology, and in any location.
This programme will deliver value far into your career.

Contact annette@icbe.ie for more information.

ICBE MEMBER ONLY Webinar: Why You Need to Support Menopause in the Workplace
2022-05-17 13:00 - 13:30 | Webinar, Webinar
Why You Need to Support Menopause in the Workplace
withCatherine O’Keeffe, Wellness WarriorTuesday, May 17th Free 30-minute webinar starting at 1pmfollowed by Q&A
For ICBE MEMBERS Only
BOOK A PLACE and we will forward the Zoom link before May 17th
This webinar will explore why menopause is a workplace issue that we cannot afford to ignore.We will also discuss what practical steps can be taken to support this vital topic in the workplace.

With women between the ages of 45-60 being the fastest growing workforce demographic, and knowing the symptoms of menopause impact in daily worklife, it is vital for organisations to have an understanding and awareness of potential impact of menopause.Catherine will also share the top 5 symptoms that women report as most challenging in the workplace.

Who is it for? Ideally suited for HR & Wellbeing professionals + People Managers

Catherine O’Keeffe, founder of Wellness Warrior and creator of the Menopause Success Summit, is Ireland’s first menopause coach and workplace educator. She has worked with over 150+ companies on menopause support in the workplace including Workday International, StateStreet, Department of Health, Sainsburys, and Microsoft. She supports organisations through training, policy development, workshops and more.

The Menopause Success Summit takes place on 21st May, 2022 in Cork.

ICBE MEMBER ONLY Knowledge-Sharing Forum: Training Practices in the post COVID-19 Environment
2022-05-10 10:00 - 11:15 | Online session
Join us for this informal, interactive session where you will hear from others about challenges and opportunities
in Training Practices since COVID-19 – what has worked well + lessons learned along the way…
ICBE Knowledge-Sharing Forum
Training Practices in the post COVID-19 Environment
10am – 11:15am on Tuesday, May 10th
This event is for ICBE Members only
Contact grainne@icbe.ie or use the CONTACT US button to register your interest
We will then forward the Teams link to you prior to the 10th

10:00am
Introductions – Gráinne Walsh, ICBE

10:05 – 10:15am
John Davenport, Training Leader (Medical Device & Combination Products sites)
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care

10:15 – 10:25am
Colette McGrath, Training & Development Manager and Louise Mee, Training & Development Specialist
Cook Medical

10:30am
Followed by Q&A + interactive group discussion

11:10am
Future Meetings/Topics

ICBE Member Only Knowledge-Sharing Forum: Training Practices in the post COVID-19 Environment
2022-05-10 10:00 - 11:15 | Online session

Busting Burnout: Effective Working and Less Stress Lunchtime Webinar
2022-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 | online
Busting Burnout: Effective Working and Less Stress Lunchtime Webinar
Date: 5th May
Time: 1pm (40 mins plus short Q & A)

Session Overview:
In our ever-changing world, employers and employees are facing the impacts of burnout in their organisations more than ever before.
We invite you to join this session presented by Sharon Kearns and Simon Haigh. During this webinar, they will explore some of the most effective tools to reduce burnout within your organisation.
How as leaders we can take a role to recognise and address burnout but also the steps employees themselves can take to counter burnout.

About the Presenters:

Sharon Kearns
For the past 20 years, Sharon has provided strategic and financial consulting to businesses across a range of industries based in Ireland, Europe, Africa and the US.
While leading international teams, Sharon became frustrated that high potential employees were struggling to transition into leadership roles, leading to them becoming overwhelmed and sometimes facing burnout.
This prompted her to develop a leadership programme, which she has delivered internationally for employees to be successful in their leadership roles and become true business partners.

Simon Haigh
Business, Leadership, Brand and Personal Growth strategist,
Certified leadership coach & mediator, consultant, trainer, lecturer (negotiation, deal making), mentor, author, speaker, media host, 6 sigma green, yellow belt & certified project manager

Technical Writing Skills
2022-05-04 08:45 - 13:30 | online
Technical Writing Skills
2 X half-days
Weds May 4th & Thurs May 5th
€95 Members/€150 Non Members (per person)
To book your place. contact alison@icbe.ie
Places are limited
Day 1
Module 1 – IntroductionIntroduces writing and outlines the learning outcomes for the course Module 2 – The Importance of Good Documentation & the Writing ProcessParticipants learn why good documentation is important, and they are introduced to the concept of the Writing Process Module 3 – Know Your AudienceParticipants become familiar with the phases of a documentation project. They learn how to gather and manage information, and how to develop audience-centric content Module 4 – Characteristics of Good WritingFocuses on key elements of good writing, such as using the active voice, clarity of structure and language, conciseness, and completeness and accuracy of content. It also introduces the important concept of storytelling.
Day 2
Module 5 – Elements of StructureParticipants learn techniques to help structure content in a way that makes it as easy as possible for audiences to locate they information they need Module 6 – Mechanics of WritingUsing practical examples – focuses on grammar and punctuation, and highlights common grammatical errors Module 7 – Style Guides and TemplatesParticipants learn how a style guide supports the creation of a unified voice and message. This module also discusses the benefit of templates in the writing process Module 8 – EditingTeaches participants best practice techniques for editing, self-editing and providing constructive feedback to colleagues in review cycles

Lean Thinking for Aviation
2022-04-28 18:30 - 20:00 | online
Lean Thinking for Aviation (6 ECTS Credits at Level 9 on the NFQ)

Commencing: Thursday 28th April, 2022
Delivery and Assessment: On-line tutorials on Thursday evenings, 6.30 to 8pm for 3 consecutive weeks, plus optional assignment*
Cost : €745 which includes University of Limerick Accreditation, with 6 ECTS Credits at Level 9
* €545 for Non-Accredited Option (includes 3 x On-line tutorials, no assignment)
Overview
This new and insightful program is designed for aviation organisations that want to become Lean & Effective. It is not about cost cutting or searching for the next quick productivity gain. It is much bigger and better. This is about a true culture change promoting Lean, agility, autonomy, simplicity and digitalization. The net result will be highly engaged and motivated staff, Lean & Effective processes and sustainable optimisation.

Content

The program will address the following Lean Thinking fundamentals:

Lean awareness and creating a Lean Mind-set.
Understanding the benefits of Lean for the aviation sector.
The links between Lean, Agility & Digitalization.
How to become Lean & Effective, a roadmap for success.

The content has been created by industry experts in collaboration with the University of Limerick.

Who is this Suitable for and what are the Learning Outcomes?

This short but highly focused program is for Aviation leaders and managers and subject matter experts in airlines, aircraft leasing companies, MRO’s and aviation service suppliers who want their organisation to become Lean & Effective. At the end of this program, participants will clearly understand the benefits of ‘Lean Thinking for Aviation’, will know where to start on their continuous improvement journey and how to avoid the pitfalls of a Lean roll out.
Additionally, participants will be given a simple framework to follow for delivering a Lean Transformation along with a demonstration of a few powerful but simple-to-use Lean Tools.

Delivery
Delivery will be via three live ninety-minute virtual tutorials from April, 2022.

Accreditation (optional):

On completion of a written assignment, post the tutorials, successful candidates may be awarded a certificate from the University of Limerick with 6 ECTS Credits at Level 9 on the NFQ. A non-accredited option is available where students attend the 3 tutorials only and are not required to submit an assessment.

About the Trainer:
Damian Murphy, Acclino | Lean Six Sigma Consultant & Trainer:

Damian is a University of Limerick qualified Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma with 30 years of process transformation experience in the aviation, healthcare, pharmaceutical, financial services and utility sectors. He has additional qualifications in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management and Project Management.
Acclino has delivered several major process transformations, realising millions of euro in cost savings, for large organisations in Ireland, the UK, the USA, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates.
In the aviation sector Damian has worked extensively with Aer Lingus, Dublin Aerospace and the Atlantic Aviation Group. Damian is an associate lecturer with the University of Limerick.

For more information or to secure your place email: maeve@icbe.ie

Human Lean
2022-04-27 09:00 - 16:30 | Waterford, Old Kilmeaden Rd, Woodstown, Kilotteran, Co. Waterford,, Waterford, X91 X4RP
Places are limited and booking is essential.
Members : €180
Non-Members : €260
(Refreshments, Lunch and Human Lean Book included)
To register for this seminar, visit our Website & Book A Place
Please feel free to pass this email on to your colleagues/anyone you think will find it of value
The Irish Centre for Business Excellence is delighted to host Prof. John Bicheno (author of several best-selling books on Lean, including The Lean Toolbox with sales exceeding 100k) and Noel Hennessey (Practical Lean Solutions) who will deliver a seminar on “Human Lean”
In their recently published book, Human Lean, John and Noel make the case that Lean is very much a human system and that people rather than tools and systems now stand at the centre of Lean. Their contention is that whilst today’s employees demand greater participation and better leadership, they also possess many untapped talents and skills that can benefit both workers and organisations. In short they believe that Lean, when properly applied, has the capacity to get the best rather than the most from employees.
In what is intended to be a very interactive seminar, John and Noel will explore a number of themes presented in the book and there will be extensive audience interaction and what promises to be lively and thought provoking Q&A sessions moderated by Darrin Taylor, Principal Lead at the Academy of Lean Enterprise Excellence in Waterford Institute of Technology.
Prof. John Bicheno

John Bicheno is Emeritus Professor of Lean Enterprise at The University of Buckingham. Formerly a professional engineer, he began learning about Lean in 1982 when as Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, he developed ties with Toyota South Africa. In 1999 John set up the world’s first Masters Degree in Lean at the Lean Enterprise Research Centre, Cardiff Business Centre.
John is the author of several best-selling books including The Lean Toolbox (sales exceeding 100k) and has developed several participative games in Lean and in Service, including The Buckingham Lean Game which is used in many organisations, universities, and consultancies in several countries.
Noel Hennessy

Noel Hennessey is MD of Practical Lean Solutions. Noel’s first introduction to Lean was in 2003 as Production Manager with Lake Region Medical, New Ross, Ireland.
Noel’s passion for Lean led to promotion to OpEx Director and he later led the site to achieve Shingo Bronze Accreditation.
He attained an MSc in Lean Operations from Cardiff University in 2007 and his Doctorate from Waterford Institute of Technology in 2017.
The focus of Noel’s doctoral thesis explored the relationship between Employee Engagement and Continuous Improvement.

Darrin Taylor

Darrin is a Lecturer in Management at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) School of Business since 2004. He is Joint Programme Director of the WIT Lean Enterprise Excellence portfolio of executive/practitioner programmes; a Faculty Member of the WIT RIKON Centre; Principal Lead of the WIT Academy of Lean Enterprise Excellence; and Faculty Member of LI4 DAC.
Darrin is a co-founder and Leadership Committee Member of Lean Business Ireland. His research interests are primarily focused on the Socio aspects of Lean as a Socio-Technical System. Prior to entering academia, Darrin worked for over a decade as an operations manager in the private sector as well as in consultancy.

Effective Relationships in the Hybrid Workplace: How Emotional Intelligence can Help you Build & Maintain them (1-hour webinar)
2022-04-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar, Webinar
Effective Relationships in the Hybrid Workplace:How Emotional Intelligence can help you build & maintain them FREE webinar10 – 11am Tuesday April 26th Book your place using the BOOK A PLACE button above& we will forward the zoom link before the 26th

With more and more organisations adopting a hybrid model of working in the future, where staff workpartly in the office & partly at home, the impact on people & how they work together is becoming more important.
The CIPD Ireland HR practices 2021 research indicated that collaboration and team working, have weakened during remote working.
As we move to a more hybrid way of working, there is now an opportunity to support people in developing effective relationships in this new way of working, that aids collaboration and encourages people to build and re-build the supportive social connections that help people and performance in the workplace. Emotional Intelligence can give us insight into the key skills required to do this.
Course aim: This webinar is designed to introduce you to, and help you leverage, your Emotional Intelligence skills that support you in building effective relationships, helping you to live and work successfully within a hybrid workplace.
Who would benefit from attending: Managers and Employees who are transitioning or currently working in a hybrid way and who rely on other people to achieve their goals.
Time: 1 hours Delivered virtually By attending the webinar attendees will –• Understand what Emotional Intelligence is and why it is important in the workplace• Know and recognise an effective relationship within the workplace• Understand how Emotional Intelligence can help them build these types of relationships• Gain some hints and tips around maintaining relationships within a hybrid way of working

Facilitator: Orla SherlockOrla is an Executive Coach and Learning & Development Consultant with a strong business background – having over 25 years’ experience working with Multinationals, SMEs, and Government Departments. She possesses a strong reputation for high-impact leadership coaching, working with people from Csuite to Individual Contributor level, specifically focusing on new or transitioning managers. She is passionate about developing authentic leaders and supporting them to drive leadership and performance within their organisations. Orla is an accredited practitioner with the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC) and provides Executive Coaching programmes for clients on a global basis. She is currently studying for her Master’s in Executive Coaching in Ashridge, Hult University

Surviving & Thriving in a Hybrid Team : 3-hour workshop
2022-04-19 10:00 - 13:00
Surviving & Thriving in a Hybrid Team
3-hour workshop via Zoom webinars
10am – 1pm : Tuesday, April 19th
€75 Member / €99 Non Member (per person)
To book your place/s, contact alison@icbe.ie

This workshop is suitable for anyone who already does or will in the future, work in some form of hybrid model.

The Opportunity
As ways of working, working environments and team set ups continue to develop, it is critical that as we move into the ‘new normal’ we give employees and opportunity to explore what this will mean for them and the necessary skills to allow then to thrive in the hybrid teams. We don’t know what the future of work will look like, but we do know that it will continue to change at a pace we have only recently become familiar with. Our teams need the situation and opportunity to process what has and is changing and how they deal with that transition and contribute their best to their team and organisation.
Teams who have historically worked in one location are now likely to find themselves in dispersed teams who spend less, if any, time in the same physical location. We all need to reassess our approach to teamwork, collaboration, communication, productivity and creativity. Self-motivation and taking accountability are even more important in hybrid settings. We all need to reassess how we interact with each other, including with our managers.
This workshop will support team members to address the key challenges they are likely to face in this new environment and learnt strategies and skills for transitioning to the ‘new normal.’
In these workshops people will get the opportunity to:

Reflect on their journey since the beginning of the pandemic and make decisions about what to keep and let go of in how they are themselves and how they have interacted with their own team and other teams across the organisation
Explore the ‘new normal’ and what to expect in moving from the pandemic ‘hangover’ and start to understand the challenge and opportunity faced in hybrid teams
Normalise the stages of transition they and others in the team may experience in this changing work environment
Build skills to succeed in hybrid teams including communication, collaboration, learning & productivity

To maximise learning and transfer this programme will include:

short pre work so that learners come already engaged with the learning
a focused personal action plan
a toolkit of practical resources to support surviving & thriving in a hybrid team

Facilitated by: Invisio

7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 90-minute webinar
2022-04-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Webinar, Webinar
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
3:00 – 4:30pm on Tuesday, April 5th
Register for this free webinar & we will forward the Zoom link prior to the event
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is extremely relevant for both the personal and professional challenges
we are all facing.
The powerful framework and the timeless principles on which it sits will help you to manage yourself in difficult times and also with working with and through others.
You will learn how to apply a growth mindset and inner resilience to drive positive behaviour change.
For over 30 years, Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® framework has helped people to work together to solve problems creatively.
At this event, you will discover how the 7 Habits can drive organisational results through self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, and collaborative relationships.
These skills have been proven to transform behaviours and generate new and better results.
In this Live-Online event, you will learn:

How the principles of The 7 Habits help with creating a culture of positivity and taking initiative.
How to develop employees to have greater productivity and the ability to manage one’s self.
The importance of emotional maturity and empathy in the workplace and how to foster this in teams and organisations.
The importance of building relationships to get results.

Leverage the power of the “7 Habits” framework for both personal and professional effectiveness
Facilitator: Peter Nolan, FranklinCovey Ireland

With 25 years’ experience as a business leader, mentor, coach, consultant and presenter, Peter brings incredible expertise and infectious energy to every interaction, driven by a passion for equal parts personal growth and sustainable bottom line results.
He works with the belief that making a person feel truly seen is the first step towards delivering solutions that make an impact, on both the individual and organisation and he understands the need to uncover the perspectives, possibilities and imperfections in others in order to unlock their inherent, unique potential.
Peter is experienced in the complexities of today’s competitive business environment, and uses a pragmatic approach to challenge clients about what they truly want to achieve.
In addition to his work with FranklinCovey, Peter finds fulfillment in his work as a volunteer with the GAA where he designs and delivers workshops as a Leadership Associate and currently advises a senior
inter county football team as a Performance Coach and Culture Champion.

Leading Hybrid Teams : 2 X 3-hour workshops
2022-04-05 10:00 - 2022-04-06 13:00 | online
Leading Hybrid Teams
2 X 3-hour workshops via Zoom webinars
10am – 1pm
Tuesday, April 5th & Wednesday, April 6th
€95 Member / €145 Non Member (per person)To book your place/s, contact alison@icbe.ie
This programme is suitable for anyone who is already or will in the future lead a hybrid team. It is pitched at middle and front line managers.
The Opportunity
The world of work has changed beyond what we ever imagined. It will change again and keep changing. Not just because of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The pandemic brought about the perfect storm, that was already brewing and accelerated the pace of change like we never could have expected. Nobody knows exactly what the future of work will look like, but we all recognise that organisations and teams are unlikely to go back to the working patterns of the past.
So, what does this mean for leading teams. Team leaders who have in the past managed on-site teams and may have managed remote teams more recently are already, or will soon, find themselves leading teams in a hybrid environment. Hybrids will take different forms in different organisation but likely most leaders will need to navigate some form of hybrid.
We were all catapulted into large scale remote working with no time to pre plan in March 2020. This time around we need to take time to plan, challenge our mindsets, upskill and reassess our approach to team leadership in a hybrid environment. Hybrid is a very different challenge and opportunity and is more difficult to ‘get right’ than all remote or all on site. Team dynamics will change as will team member expectations in terms of what they are looking for from their leaders and organisations.
In these workshops leaders of teams will get the opportunity to:

Reflect on their journey since March 2020 and make decisions about what to keep and let go of in how they are themselves, have led during this time and their team’s journey
Explore the ‘new normal’ and what to expect in moving from the pandemic ‘hangover’
Recognise the need to reflect on mindset, skills and attributes as a leader and how these may need to shift or be enhanced in the new environment
Understand the challenge and opportunity faced by hybrid teams
Use recognised leadership and change models to plan into the future what success would look like in a hybrid team
Explore stages of transition in themselves as leaders and in their teams, other teams in their organisation and in client teams and plan how to support people through transition as they adapt to hybrid team working
Build skills to succeed in leading hybrid teams including communication, collaboration, creativity, learning, engagement, aligning & productivity

To maximise learning and transfer this programme will include:

short pre work so that learners come already engaged with the learning
a simple activity between modules to begin creating new habits
a focused personal action plan
a toolkit of practical resources to support leading hybrid teams
nudge messages to learners in the 28 days after the workshops
an optional action learning set one month after the workshops to share and explore with other learners

ICBE Lunchtime Bite-Sized Webinar: Surviving & Thriving in a Hybrid Team
2022-03-30 13:15 - 13:45 | Webinar, Webinar
Surviving & Thriving in a Hybrid Team
FREE 30 minute webinar followed by Q&A
Weds, March 30th @ 1:15pm
Betty Nerney, Facilitator, Invisio, will give us an insight into best ways of working in Hybrid teams, to enable you and the team to flourish, grow and deliver on your goals.
Register using the BOOK A PLACE button
we will forward the webinar link before the 30th

It is critical that as we move into the ‘new normal’, we give employees an opportunity to explore what this will mean for them and the necessary skills to allow then to thrive in the hybrid teams. We don’t know what the future of work will look like, but we do know that it will continue to change at a pace we have only recently become familiar with.
We all need to reassess our approach to teamwork, collaboration, communication, productivity and creativity. Self-motivation and taking accountability are even more important in hybrid settings. We all need to reassess how we interact with each other, including with our managers.
This bite-sized webinar will disrupt your thinking and get you focused on what you need to do to make a hybrid work for you, your team and your goals. You will start to think of potential challenges and work toward solutions. The webinar is suitable for anyone who already does or will in the future, work in some form of hybrid model.
There will be a Q&A opportunity following Betty’s presentation to allow you to ask Betty any questions you might have.

Betty Nerney – Learning Facilitator
Betty has over 20 years’ experience in business with a background in operational management, Human Resource management and Learning & Development at unit level, multi-sites and in Corporate roles. She has extensive experience of business restructuring, change management, HR systems implementation and organizational development. She has good business acumen and a track record of making a difference for the business.
More recently she has concentrated her efforts in the area of service excellence, leadership and performance management having successfully completed service leadership programmes at Ashridge Business School. Betty loves what she does and is passionate, energetic and enthusiastic about it, with the ability to build rapport with people at all levels fast, uses her quick insight to understand the critical issues and produce tangible results.

Managing Mindset in Global Environments
2022-03-29 09:30 - 11:30 | online
ICBE in conjunction with Xenergie Consulting will be hosting the second in a series of events on the
Transformation of Ireland’s Global Ambition on the 29th March 2022.
The theme of this event is Mindset Shift, discussing the thinking skills that Irish companies both indigenous and FDI require to navigate the landscape of Transformation Complexity, particularly in global environments.
Leaders are facing unprecedented disruption, uncertainty and resource challenges. There is a need to achieve better, measurable outcomes. This requires guidance, support and enablement of new mindsets, capabilities and behaviours to thrive in the emerging post-digital, post-pandemic environment. This conference will outline how three experts approached and continue to approach this ongoing challenge.
Key Learning Outcomes

Practical learning of looking at your challenges in a different and connected way.
Ideas to help you create cultures, teams and leaders with the capabilities to adapt.
Develop your own thinking and leaders’ capabilities not just to react but to lead change

Please share this email with the senior management team, departmental and functional managers in your organisation.
Speakers :
Valerie Gleeson – “The Importance of Trust”
Experience and Areas of Specialism: Change Management

Valerie brings a wealth of Business, Finance, Technology and Transformation experience to the table and has been recognized by her teams and peers as a hugely supportive servant leader who places significant emphasis on people development.
She is recognized for her expertise is establishing new capabilities within organizations, ranging Finance Shared Services in the Netherlands, to leading global ERP implementations for Logitech and EMC as well as establishing PMO’s and Agile Center of excellence.
She has led several high-profile complex change programs, including the Sale of Bord Gais Energy and leading the McKesson Global Technology Digital transformation.

Tony Keaveney – “How you can influence working from Ireland”
Experience and Areas of Specialism- Regulatory Affairs

Tony is responsible for leadership and strategy for international regulatory affairs, and sits on the Chief Regulatory Officer’s senior leadership team in Merit Medical.
He brings a varied career in Medical Devices, where he has played several advisory roles in Quality, Regulatory and Medical Affairs in start-ups and leading organisations in the field including Aerogen, Boston Scientific, Tyco and Vysera.
Based in Galway, Tony’s passion for learning, personal development and leadership has been a major influence on his evolution as a global influencer, and in recent years, stimulating him to transform his own approach, purpose and influence to bring about wider impact across the entire global regulatory organisation.

Michael Nicholls – “What the future holds”

Area of Specialisation- Retail Banking & Regulatory Change:

Michael is a proud member of the Irish diaspora and has c40 years in Financial Services, during which time he has worked as a Bank Employee (Bank of Ireland, Pictetet Cie), Technologist (Unisys, Tandem, Compaq, HP), Business Consultant (Sophron Partners – then part of McKinsey & Co, EY – Pillar Lead for Regulatory Reporting and EPAM), as well as being retained as a Lawyer/Linguist at the ECB in Frankfurt.

ICBE Lunchtime Bite-Sized Webinar: Leading Hybrid Teams
2022-03-23 13:15 - 13:45 | Webinar, Webinar
Leading Hybrid Teams
FREE 30 minute webinar followed by Q&A
Weds, March 23rd @ 1:15pm
with Tony Shone, Team Coach & Director of Invisio
Suitable for anyone who is already or will in the future lead a hybrid team, whatever the size or complexity.
This bite-size webinar will disrupt and accelerate your thoughts on leading a hybrid team; the extent of the challenge; the considerations and what you can do at a practical level to get the conversation going.
Register using the BOOK A PLACE button
we will forward the webinar link before the 23rd

Team leaders who have in the past managed on-site teams and may have managed remote teams more recently, are already, or will soon, find themselves leading teams in a hybrid environment. Hybrids will take different forms in different organisation, but likely most leaders will need to navigate some form of hybrid.
We were all catapulted into large scale remote working with no time to pre plan in March 2020. This time around we need to take time to plan, challenge our mindsets, upskill and reassess our approach to team leadership in a hybrid environment. Hybrid is a very different challenge and opportunity and is more difficult to ‘get right’ than all remote or all on site. Team dynamics will change as will team member expectations in terms of what they are looking for from their leaders and organisations.
There will be a Q&A opportunity following Tony’s presentation to allow you to ask Tony any questions you might have.

Tony Shone – Director, Invisio
An experienced facilitator, Tony has successfully worked with a diverse range of people and organisations to help them achieve their objectives. He has a wealth of practical ‘hands on’ management & leadership experience in both small and large organisations and has designed and delivered interventions for Danske Bank, Ryanair, the Defence Forces, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Liberty Insurance to mention but a few.
Tony’s international management experience encompasses Ireland, the UK, United States and a number of Middle Eastern countries; in each case he was responsible for large teams of people in both multi-unit and multi-cultural environments. Prior to forming Invisio with Louise, Tony held a Senior Group Management role with one of Ireland’s largest and most dynamic private companies. During this time, he was extensively involved in the successful re-development of a number of businesses, two of which achieved the prestigious quality ISO 9000 award.
Tony’s passion is unleashing the potential in teams in both new and existing businesses. Tony has an MBA from the internationally renowned Henley Business School.
