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SUMMARY:ICBE Webinar: Demystifying Power BI
DESCRIPTION:ICBE Free Webinar: Demystifying Power BI \n11:30am on Weds\, November 6th — 30 mins + Q&A \nRegister using the BOOK A PLACE button above\nWe will forward the Teams link prior to November 6th \n  \nThis short webinar will be of benefit to: \n\npeople who have heard of Power BI & are curious about how it can help them in their work\npeople who’ve never heard of Power BI & would like to know more\n\n  \n\nDemonstrating Power BI as a blank canvas.  Ability to connect to the majority of data sources – SQL DB’s\, Accounting Software etc. – all in one location\, which saves huge amounts of time\nDemonstrating the user-friendly element of Power BI compared to Excel for example\, and how much more visual it is with the ability to also export reports to PowerPoint etc.\nHaving your organisations data on Power BI allows you to utilise the other Power Platform tools – Power Automate\, Power Apps & Power Virtual Agents\n\nThis webinar will be of benefit to anyone who would like to know more about Power BI and how it can help them in their job by automating/improving a process they work on \n  \nMicrosoft Power BI is a data visualisation platform used primarily for business intelligence purposes\nPower BI = Power Business Intelligence:\na set of software tools and connectors that help you transform data from multiple sources into actionable insights
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/demystifying-power-bi/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241114T110000
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SUMMARY:ICBE Webinar: Avoiding Leadership Blindspots
DESCRIPTION:  \nAvoiding Leadership Blindspots\n1-hour Knowledge Session with Simon Haigh\nStarts at 10am on Thursday\, November 14th\n45 minutes + Q&A\nClick the BOOK A PLACE button above to register for this FREE webinar\nWe will forward the link prior to the 14th\nFully funded by ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet \nWhat will be covered \n\nWhat leadership is and how it can be derailed by blind spots\nThe top ten leadership blind spots and how to overcome them\nThe attributes of successful leaders\nAn overview of key biases and how to manage them for success\n\nWho should attend\nManagers & leaders\, and anyone who wants to improve their performance at work\nWhat will I learn by attending?\nWe will discuss some key issues that will help you to successfully overcome leadership blind spots\, including bias\, successfully in the workplace\n  \n \n  \nSimon Haigh is an acclaimed business\, leadership\, brand & personal growth strategist & transformational thought leader.\nHe is a globally acknowledged expert in negotiation & dealmaking\, a certified leadership\, executive & life coach\, mentor\, consultant\, advisor\, CPD Accredited trainer\, facilitator\, certified mediator\, adjunct lecturer\, keynote speaker\, media host\, board/business advisor\, lawyer & 5 star Amazon author.\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-webinar-avoiding-leadership-blindspots/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241118T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241119T170000
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SUMMARY:Part 21 Initial Airworthiness | 2 Day Course (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Part 21 Initial Airworthiness – 2 Day (In Person) Course\nDate:  November 18th and 19th\, 2024\nVenue:  Airport House\, Shannon\, Co. Clare\nTimes:  9am to 5pm each day (TBC)\nFunded Cost: €760 per person with Skillnet funding (€950 without funding)\n  \nOverview\nDelivered by Mick Malone\,  AirEngineering and Consulting this 2 day in person course is geared at those who need a good basic understanding of Part 21 with particular emphasis on how it affects Modification and changes to large aircraft. \nTarget audience includes those involved in Design\, Production\, leasing companies\, CAMO  or sales people who need an understanding of the topic. \n  \nDay 1\n\nIntro to legislation with emphasis on Subparts A\, Subpart B in so far as we know about a type cert (type design\, type certificate)\nSubpart D – basic subpart E\, Subparts F and G\, Basic H and I\,  Subpart J\, Subpart K\, Subpart M\, subpart O (Basic) subpart P (basic) subpart Q.\nCertification procedure for a product\nType cert in more detail\nChanges to a type cert with emphasis on certification basis 21.A.101\n\nDay 2\n\nCS25 with emphasis will be on general and cabin safety\, with level of detail adapted to suit the requirements of the participants. (Attendees are encouraged to bring their own experience to use as working examples)\nDevelopment of a simple minor mod\, classification\, showing of compliance\, ICA.\nDocuments which the customer gets and which remain proprietary.\n\n  \nTraining Provider – Mick Malone\, AirEngineering and Consulting.\n \n  \nAirEngineering and Consulting is headed by Mick Malone\, an industry veteran with more than 40 years experience. Previous to running AirEngineering he has been Head of Design in several EASA approved Design Organisations world wide. He is currently Head of Design at Part 21 Design International Malta. Mick has numerous years teaching experience and has run P21 courses world wide focusing on the basic requirements on P21 to detailed requirements specific to 21J and 21G. He is a part time lecturer with TUS. \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/part-21-initial-airworthiness-copy/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241125T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241125T140000
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SUMMARY:"A Cognitive Shift for Aviation Leadership”;  Sustainability requires Change - Change requires Leadership | Free Webinar
DESCRIPTION:“A Cognitive Shift for Aviation Leadership”;  \nSustainability requires Change – Change requires Leadership.\nWe invite you to join us on Monday 25th November\, at 1pm when Neuroleadership Ireland will present this short webinar to our member companies. \nThis webinar will explore the powerful intersection of change management\, sustainability\, and neuroscience. The session will delve into how organisations like yours can foster leadership that drives sustainable change\, essential for the future of aviation. \nTo book your place on this free event click here.   Please feel free to share with relevant colleagues. \n  \nKey Learning Points: \n\nThe 3-S Model of Change Management: Learn how Signposting\, Supporting\, and Safety can accelerate your organisation’s ability to manage change effectively.\n\n  \n\nThe inner development Goals – your secret weapon to achieve ICAO targets by 2050:   Discover how the Inner Development Goals framework can elevate sustainability leadership within your organisation.\n\n  \n\nNeuroleadership in Action: Explore how neuroscience principles can develop more adaptive\, effective leaders\, capable of thriving in complex environments.\n\n  \nNeuroleadership Ireland Presenters: \n \nDenise O’Brien ACC\, founder & Managing Director of O’Brien Learning Solutions\, is an award-winning organisational change expert with almost 30 years experience. Denise has an industry background in leadership development\, operations and change management in the financial services sector and her business specialises in creating corporate cultures which attract and retain top talent. \n  \nHer ‘Evolve’ culture change programme has been recognised at national level by the learning and development institute in 2024\, as a finalist in the ‘Best L&D Collaboration’ category.  Her clients have won prestigious awards such as Great Place to Work certification and have been listed in the Top Ten Best Places to Work 2024 (UL Student Life). Denise herself has been named as the Network Ireland Limerick 2024 Solo Businesswoman of the Year\, which is testament to her groundbreaking achievements in business and in life. \nDenise is passionate about using simple models\, to bring about effective change. Her bespoke ‘3-S’ change model focuses on bringing the whole organisation on the change journey\, to achieve outstanding results together. \n  \n  \n \nSarah Blake\, founder of Earthology\, helps companies to create a climate conscious workforce that will increase staff retention\, attract the best talent and create future fit businesses. Sarah believes companies can make a profit and be planet positive. \nSarah has more than 25 years’ business experience in Sustainability\, Human Resources (CIPD Associate) and Horticulture (RHS trained). After studying Sustainability Leadership at Cambridge University\, Sarah founded Earthology to help employees and their companies on their sustainability journey\, one step at a time! Sarah is also a member of the Al Gore Climate Reality chapter in Ireland. \nShe has assisted more than 24 companies with B Corp Certification and helps companies to use the EI “Green Start for Business” grant to achieve it. Sarah runs Certified Carbon Literacy courses to educate and inspire both Senior Leaders and Green Teams. \n  \n \nDr. Áine O’Dea PhD\, founder of Radiance Consulting\, is one of Ireland’s most renowned Occupational Therapists and was the first OT in Ireland to win a scholarship to the prestigious SPHeRE programme (funded by the Health Research Board) where she was awarded her doctorate in Population Health & Health Research. \nTaking her highly transferable skillset into the corporate world\, Áine has created her own Neuroleadership executive coaching method\, known as RADIANT\, bringing transformational outcomes for her clients as they follow their goals to lead\, succeed and surpass expectations. \nHer company\, Radiance Consulting\, also helps clients to gain an advantage in talent attraction and retention by enabling employers to better support working parents and enhance Diversity\, Equity\, Belonging & Inclusion (DEBI) policies through neurodiversity awareness and better engagement for neurodiverse team members. \n  \n \n  \nTo book your place on this free event click here.   Please feel free to share with relevant colleagues. \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/a-cognitive-shift-for-aviation-leadership-sustainability-requires-change-change-requires-leadership-free-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241210T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241210T134500
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SUMMARY:Getting out of our own way - Online knowledge session with Fiona Buckley
DESCRIPTION:Book here\n					\n	ICBE Member only event – free to attend\n  \nTo close out 2024 on a positive note\, ICBE members are invited to attend a 45 minute online knowledge session with the award-winning keynote speaker Fiona Buckley. \nWhat will be covered: \n\nSetting the context: the world of work in 2024/2025: The 5 most important success factors for resilience (according to the latest global resilience report from the Resilience Institute) and the latest work trends (top coaching & mentoring trends)\nThe importance of living and working within our value system\nImportance of mindset and outlook\nReflection: Looking back on the year and looking forward\nBoundaries\, self care and resilience over the festive season as we end the year\nPrioritising you and being the best version of yourself\n\n  \n \n  \nFiona Buckley is a multi-award winning international Keynote Speaker\, Work Behaviourist\, Leadership and Teams Facilitator and High Performance coach.Fiona is a Senior Master Coaching Practitioner and a qualified team coach. In 2023\, Fiona delivered a Tedx talk in Ireland called “Getting out of your own way” talking about Self Actualisation\, Self- \nAcceptance and breaking down barriers within us. In 2023\, Fiona set up the “She Speaks” Agency-Irelands first female speaking agency- elevating and empowering the female voice in Ireland. \nwww.fionabuckley.com
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/getting-out-of-our-own-way-online-knowledge-session-with-fiona-buckley/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241211T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241211T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T151604Z
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SUMMARY:ICBE Benchmarking Visit to Hollister ULC
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn this visit and site tour\, the Hollister Team will focus on : \n  \n\nVisual Performance Management and Structured Problem Solving\nAssociate Development and Engagement\nDigitalisation\, Industry 4.0\n\n  \nAs a host site\, the team are very conscious that they don’t have all the answers and would appreciate commentary and feedback from visiting companies on using these methods as improvement vehicles or to drive standardisation. \n  \nOnly one person from any member organisation may attend. The place will be on a first come first served basis. \n  \nAgenda with times and logistics information will be sent to registered attendees in advance of the visit. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-benchmarking-visit-to-hollister-ulc/
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250101T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250228T123000
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CREATED:20210211T124758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T183304Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Classroom: Emerging Managers – Personal Effectiveness Program  QQI L5
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhat do Google know about why some of their teams outperform their peers? \nAfter extensive internal and external research (Project Aristotle) they identified the following: \nIt is not who leads the team\, it is not who is on the team that matters\, it is how well the team interact and work together that matters \nWorking better together has just got a lot more nuanced in the COVID-19 world.  People haven’t changed\, and managers now need to rethink and refresh their approaches to getting their team to work better together\, while apart. This online engaging programme is here to help participants to do just that; and now with the QQI assignments re-aligned there is additional support to help participants learn and demonstrate how they are addressing these new challenges. \nVirtual Classroom: Emerging Managers– Personal Effectiveness Program\nDATES: Programme Introduction September 23rd 11am – 12:30Starting Tuesday\, September 30th to Thursday\, November 20th \nMore Details To Follow: https://www.leapleadership.ie/programmes/emerging-leaders/ \nSkillnet funding available \nClick the CONTACT US button above or contact alison@icbe.ie to book your place \nOverviewEverybody who arrives in a management role for the first time\, asks themselves what do I do now? The hard work and technical skills that got them the management responsibility are not the skillset necessary to be successful as a manager. The new manager needs to quickly identify what he/she needs to focus on and how to make the necessary personal changes in a seamless manner. \nFOUR core People Management modules delivered through dynamic and interactive online training sessions . \nContentThis programme is QQI (formerly FETAC) accredited and participants can earn a Level 5 component certificate in Effective Team Player as a result of participating in the programme and successfully submitting the required assignments. \nThe programme is designed for those who have: \n\nsupervisory responsibility for colleagues in an informal way\nexperience in their current role and have been identified as suitable to take on a team lead or management responsibilities in the organisation\nassumed a management role\n\n  \nModule 1    Effective Team Player \n\nValue of Teamwork and Team Responsibilities –  Team Roles & Stages of Development\n\nModule 2    Communicating with Impact \n\nEffective Communication Skills and Styles\nManaging A Difficult Conversation\n\nModule 3 Time Management & Decision Making \n\nPrioritising Workload\nTime Management Tools & Techniques\nAssessment Demo: Part A – Team Presentations\nDecision Making\n\n Module 4  Understanding Self and Others \n\nIntroduction & Report\nDifferent Types Explored\n\n  \nTraining Provider: LEAP Leadership — leapleadership.ie \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/virtual-classroom-emerging-managers-personal-effectiveness-program/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250108T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250319T210000
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SUMMARY:Aircraft Lease Transition Financials (Certificate\, L7\, 10 ECTS)
DESCRIPTION:Aircraft Lease Transition Financials (Certificate\, L7\, 10 ECTS)\n  \nStart Date : Wednesday 8th January\, 10 weeks\nFunded Cost:  €1\,125 (without funding €1\,500)\n\nOverview\nThe Certificate in Aircraft Lease Transition Financials aims to introduce the concept of an aircraft’s market value and factors which have an effect on it. Students will gain an awareness of the principles and practices of assets for sale/trade within the aviation leasing sector. \nCovering the reasons why leasing companies collect funds for future maintenance events and breaks down the variables impacting the overall costs associated with transitioning an aircraft from one operating lease to another. Introducing applied excel models for Technical Project management and culminating with the aircraft transition budget forecast. \nWhat are the entry requirements?\nAn aircraft maintenance qualification\, aviation qualification at Level 6 or above or extensive experience in the aircraft maintenance industry. Excel is used in this module. \nENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses\, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses\, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements. \nCourse Content\n\nSupplemental Rent\nSupplemental Rent II\nTransition Maintenance Budgeting\nEngine & amp; Landing Gear Financials\nEngine Financials II\nAsset Transition Costs\nAsset Transition Costs II\nExcel Modelling for Transition Tasks\nTransition Budget Forecast I\nTransition Budget Forecast II\n\nDelivery \nThe proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.\nCommencing Wednesday 15th January 2025 \n10 Weeks / Online / Wednesdays / 6-9pm \nWhat will the time commitment be?\nEach 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures\, tutorials\, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college.  The balance between these two varies by discipline\, and by level of study. \nYou should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due. \nAssessment\n100% Continuous Assessment. No end of Semester Exams \nQualification\nCertificate in Aircraft Lease Transition Financials (Special Purpose Award\, Level 7\, 10 ECTS) \n  \nFor queries relating to the course content\nContact: Jane Magill\, Atlantic Air Adventure Park Co Ltd\nTel: 061 363687 / 087 2037487\n  \nThis programme has secured funding under the Aviation Skillnet. Eligible companies and individuals can secure contribution of 25% towards course fees. \nYou or your employer should contact Maeve O’Neill\, at maeve@icbe.ie to confirm that you are eligible for support. Subject to terms and conditions. \nFor more information or to book your place go to https://tus.ie/courses/certificate-aircraft-transition-financials/ \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/aircraft-lease-transition-financials-certificate-l7-10-ects/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250109T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20211119T105010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T153742Z
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation Level 7
DESCRIPTION:Certificate in Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation Level 7\nStart Date : January 9th 2025 (10 weeks)\nFunded Cost  €1\,125\n\nOverview\nThe programme aims to provide a career path within Continued Airworthiness Management Organisations technical departments\, Aircraft Leasing Companies and MRO’S (Maintenance Repair Organisations) to individuals with Aviation Degree or Diploma or Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Technicians. On successful completion of this programme\, the student will be capable of completing a Transition CAMO project which includes Induction\, Management and Delivery \n  \nWhat are the entry requirements?\nAn aircraft maintenance qualification\, aviation qualification at Level 6 or above or with relevant industry experience. \nENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses\, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses\, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements. \nWhat modules will I study?\n  \n• Introduction to CAMO\n• Induction & Registers\n• AMP Aircraft Maintenance Program\n• Workscope\n• Management\n• Airworthiness Review Certificate\n• Status Reports & Delivery\nMore Information \nDelivery \n10 weeks\, 3 hours per week \nThursdays from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. \nWhat will the time commitment be?\nEach 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures\, tutorials\, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college.  The balance between these two varies by discipline\, and by level of study. \nYou should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due. \nAssessment\n100% Continuous Assessment \nQualification\nCertificate in Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation  (Special Purpose Award\, Level 7\, 10 Credits) \nApplication Deadline \nJanuary 2025 Date TBC \nFor queries relating to the course content\nContact: Jane Magill\, Atlantic Air Adventures\nTel: Jane.Magill@tus.ie\nRegister your interest online here at the Flexible Learning\nWebsite: https://tus.ie/courses/certificate-continued-airworthiness-management-organisation/\nThis programme has secured funding under the Aviation Skillnet. Eligible companies and individuals can secure contribution of 25% towards course fees.  You or your employer should contact Maeve O’Neill\, at maeve@icbe.ie to confirm that you are eligible for support. Subject to terms and conditions. \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/certificate-in-continued-airworthiness-management-organisation-level-7-3/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250121T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20250113T153815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T164519Z
UID:12956-1737451800-1737462600@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:ICBE Benchmarking Visit to Freudenberg Medical
DESCRIPTION:  \nFully Booked\nFreudenberg Medical\nCarrick-On-Shannon Business & Technology Park\, Castlecara Rd\, Keenaghan\, Carrick-On-Shannon\, Co. Leitrim\, N41 N8C9 \n9.30am – 12.30pm\, 21st January\, 2025 \n  \nIn this visit and site tour\, the Freudenberg Medical Team will focus on : \n  \n\nKaizen preparation and development\nManaging Daily Improvement\nA3 Problem Solving\n\n  \nAs a host site\, the team are very conscious that they don’t have all the answers and would appreciate commentary and feedback from visiting companies on using these methods as improvement vehicles or to drive standardisation. \nThere are limited numbers on this visit so only one person from any member organisation may attend. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-benchmarking-visit-to-freudenberg-medical/
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250129T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20220210T124727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T124552Z
UID:6658-1738150200-1738242000@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Practical Productivity using MS Outlook (2 x 1.5 hr online sessions) January 29th and 30th
DESCRIPTION:Practical Productivity using MS Outlook (2 x 1.5 hr sessions) \n  \nDates:  January 29th and 30th (course delivered over 2 mornings)\, 11.30am to 1pm each day. \nCost: €55 pp with Skillnet Funding applied \nNumbers are limited.  To book your place please email: maeve@icbe.ie \n  \nProgramme Overview:   \nThe “Practical Productivity” training course will provide participants with a totally practical and workable solution to managing their workload and time more effectively. \nThe emphasis of the course is on the practical application of Time Management theory using Microsoft Outlook as the tool. \nDo not let e-mail control your day – instead you can take control through the customisation of MS Outlook and by using various features & tools within Outlook.  Learn how to prioritise\, set\, manage and achieve realistic goals & tasks you set for yourself. Learn how to share information with other users and work more effectively as a group. \nThis program has been designed to provide you with the knowledge\, skills and competencies to effectively use Outlook as your organisational tool. \nSUITABLE FOR \nAnyone who feels overwhelmed by email and workload and believes that…. “There aren’t enough hours in the day”.  For those who would like a practical solution that can immediately be implemented on return to the office. \nPRE-REQUISITES \nAll participants should have a working knowledge of MS Outlook. \nClick below for details of programme content: \nPractical Productivity using MS Outlook – Online (2 webinars) \n  \nFacilitators: \nE-bridge Limited has been delivering a wide range of standard and tailored training courses since 2001. They deliver fully customisable training solutions in the area of IT Applications and Soft Skills using a “Blended Training” approach whereby they combine both IT and Soft Skills training to provide the complete solution.  www.e-bridge.ie \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/practical-productivity-using-ms-outlook-2-x-1-5-hr-sessions-2-copy/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250210T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20220412T131554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T084510Z
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SUMMARY:ATR 42-400/500/72-212A General Familiarisation Course
DESCRIPTION:ATR 42-400/500/72-212A Gen Fam\n  \nDates:  February 10th to 14th (virtual course) \nFunded cost through Aviation Skillnet: €750 PP\n  \n \nINTRODUCTION \nDesigned for aircraft maintenance engineers and other support staff to provides an overview on all aspects of the ATR42-72 all models (PWC PW120) Airframe/Power-plant/Electrical Systems and Avionics System. \nCovers Airframe\, Engine\, Electrical and Avionics elements to ATA specification 104 level 1 and covers the Description and Operation portions of the relevant chapters. \nDelivered by AeCat Engineering \nOVERVIEW \nUpon completion of the course the trainees will have acquired an understanding of: \nThe general layout of the aircraft’s major systems\, and the appropriate terminology and nomenclature. \n\nThe special tools needed to maintain the aircraft.\nThe safety procedures and the maintenance airworthiness checks related to this aircraft.\nThe aircraft’s technical documentation.\nThis TNA defines the requirements for the ATR 42-72 all models (PWC PW120) Gen Fam.\nThere is no examination for this course.\nCertificate issued at the end of each course to each student who has satisfactorily completed the course.\n\nTo register for this course please email maeve@icbe.ie \n  \nOUTLINE SCHEDULE  \n\n\n\n \nMONDAY\nTUESDAY\nWEDNESDAY\nTHURSDAY\nFRIDAY\n\n\n \nW \nE \nE \nK \n  \n1\nINTRO / ADMIN\n  \n(ATA 05-20) \nAIRCRAFT GENERAL \n  \n(ATA 50-57) \nSTRUCTURES & DOORS \n  \n(ATA 24) ELECTRICAL POWER \n  \n(ATA 31) INDICATING & RECORDING \n \n(ATA 31)\nINDICATING & RECORDING \n  \n(ATA 22) \nAUTOFLIGHT \n  \n(ATA 23) \nCOMMUNICATIONS \n  \n(ATA 34) \nNAVIGATION \n  \n(ATA 33) \nLIGHTING \n  \n(ATA 38) \nWATER / WASTE \n  \n(ATA 35) \nOXYGEN \n \n(ATA 29)\nHYDRAULICS \n  \n(ATA 32) \nLANDING GEAR \n  \n(ATA 27) \nFLIGHT CONTROLS \n  \n(ATA 36) \nPNEUMATICS\n(ATA 21)\nAIR CONDITIONING \n  \n(ATA 26) \nFIRE PROTECTION \n  \n(ATA 30) \nICE & RAIN \n  \n(ATA 28) \nFUEL SYSTEM \n  \n(ATA 71-80) \nPOWERPLANT \n \n(ATA 71-80)\nPOWERPLANT \n  \n(ATA 61) \nPROPELLERS \n  \n \n\n\n\n  \nATR 42 400/500 72-212A (PWC PW120) is the baseline aircraft with ATR42-200/300\, ATR72-100/200 and ATR 42-600/ATR72-212A (600) Differences\, to be included where appropriate during each subject. \nThis course will be delivered by AeCAT
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/atr-42-400-500-72-212a-general-familiarisation-course/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Online Training,Proposed Courses,Virtual Classroom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250220T111500
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
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SUMMARY:ICBE Knowledge Sharing Forum on Knowledge Management
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to join us for this Knowledge-Sharing opportunity that will cover learnings from Aughinish Alumina’s Knowledge Management Department\, set up 12 years ago. \nKnowledge Management Co-Ordinator\, Dean Rice\, will cover different ways of transferring knowledge and also embedding & improving knowledge transfer. \n  \nICBE Knowledge Sharing Forum on Knowledge Management \n10am – 11:15am on Thursday\, February 20th via Teams \nClick BOOK A PLACE above or contact grainne@icbe.ie to register for this free event\n– We will then forward the Teams link to you before the 20th\nICBE member only event\n  \n10:00am            Welcome & Introductions – Gráinne Walsh\, ICBE \n  \n10:05am            Knowledge Management at Aughinish Alumina – Dean Rice\, Knowledge Management Co-Ordinator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapture\nAvailability\nTransfer\nReview and Improvement\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n10:40am            Q&A + Group Open Discussion \n  \n11:15am            Close
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-knowledge-sharing-forum-on-knowledge-management/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20250113T132831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T132831Z
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SUMMARY:ICBE Knowledge Session: Resilience through Change
DESCRIPTION:Resilience Through Change \nWednesday\, February 26th  / Starts at 10am\n45 mins + 15 mins Q&A\nTo register for this free ICBE Knowledge Session\, click BOOK A PLACE above\nWe will forward the Zoom link prior to the 26th \n  \nChange is an inevitable part of life and work\, yet navigating it successfully requires resilience and adaptability. This webinar will explore the nature of resilience and the journey we experience when faced with change. \nWe will discuss how embracing accountability\, accepting feedback\, letting go of ego\, and adopting an open mindset can lead to improved ways of working and greater collaboration. By recognising the connection between personal reactions and collective efforts\, we can build a solid foundation for resilience that supports progress and growth\, even in challenging circumstances. \nJoin us to gain practical insights and approaches to turning change into an opportunity for meaningful transformation and enhanced personal resilience. \nAttendees will be invited to engage in further discussions during a Q&A session. \n  \nTimothy Mulholland – Organisational Development Consultant | OMT Global\nWith over 20 years’ practical management and leadership experience in Ireland and abroad\, Tim has held various leadership roles across a wide range of industries – in particular; technology\, finance\, and professional services. Having managed high-performance teams large\, small\, local\, and global\, Tim comes with a demonstrated history of enabling high performance through the delivery of individual\, team\, and organisational initiatives. Having qualified as an industrial psychologist and psychometric practitioner\, Tim extracts both qualitative and quantitative\, evidence-based data to help understand\, inform\, and deliver on all initiatives.\n  \nOMT Global  \nAt OMT\, we believe when passion and purpose combine\, great things can happen. \nWe are strong believers in lifelong learning and development\, staying curious and developing the mindsets\, skill sets and toolkits of your people to drive your business forward. \nWe are dedicated to creating world-class leaders and managers\, developing nurturing work cultures\, truly aligning strategy and enhancing the overall employee and customer experience. \nwww.omtglobal.com \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-knowledge-session-resilience-through-change/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250226T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20241203T144040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T085105Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Difficult Interactions to Connect at your Best | Free Lunchtime Webinar | Wednesday 26th February\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nManaging Difficult Interactions to Connect at your Best | Free Lunchtime Webinar\nDate:  Wednesday 26th February\, 2025 @1pm\n  \nClick here to book your place \n  \nDo you ever leave a meeting or interaction feeling frustrated\, thinking  “I could have handled that better” or regretting what was or wasn’t said? \nWe are delighted to bring you this Free lunch-time webinar\, from facilitator Michelle Dinneen of Ardin Career Development.   The session will highlight some of the key themes from the Connect at Your Best series\, which we will be running in 2025.   Shortlisted for this year’s L&DI Excellence in Learning Awards\, this impactful personal effectiveness programme has been delivered to participants from more than 30 organisations across our networks since it was developed in 2020. \nThis bite size session will give you some essential tips on how to: \n\nHold your ground during difficult conversations/interactions\nAssert your opinions effectively\nManage and regulate your emotions\n\n  \nAbout the Facilitator – Michelle Dinneen \nArdin Career Development is owned and run by Michelle Dinneen.  Michelle is qualified to Masters level in Human Resource Leadership and is a Master Trainer.  Michelle has over 20 years’ experience in both Operations and HR training\, learning & development in a regulated multinational environment.   Programmes offer a creative\, interactive and a highly enjoyable learning experience. \n  \nClick here to book your place
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/managing-difficult-interactions-to-connect-at-your-best-free-lunchtime-webinar-wednesday-26th-february-2025/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250227T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20250110T100540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T100737Z
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SUMMARY:CHANGEMAKERS 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nCHANGEMAKERS 2025 \n  \nICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet is delighted to support this event for ICBE Member companies only. \n  \nICBE MEMBERS REGISTRATION LINK \n  \nEarly Bird Non-Members Cost (until 31 Jan 2025) €350pp – ICBE Members Early Bird Cost €280 \nStandard Non-Members Cost: €450 per person – ICBE Members Standard Cost €360 \n  \n(NB : This link brings you to the event website and is exclusive to ICBE Member companies.  In the registration process\, please choose payment method “INVOICE”.  This will generate an invoice to ICBE Advanced Productivity for the full amount and we will invoice your organisation for the subsidised amount) \n  \nIn a world that demands transparency\, resilience\, and innovation\, leadership is evolving. Changemakers 2025 is your gateway to discovering the strategies\, mindsets\, and tools to craft authentic leaders who not only inspire but deliver unparalleled results. \n  \nWhy Attend? \n  \nAt Changemakers 2025\, we’re redefining leadership by merging authenticity with action. This transformative conference is designed for trailblazers ready to: \n\nUnlock Authentic Leadership: Explore the core principles of integrity\, empathy\, and self-awareness to foster trust and empowerment in every interaction.\nDrive Measurable Impact: Gain actionable insights and strategies to align vision with execution\, delivering exceptional outcomes in real-world scenarios.\nBuild Thriving Teams: Learn how to cultivate a culture of belonging and collaboration that sparks innovation and propels organizations forward.\nNetwork with Changemakers: Connect with a global community of thought leaders\, executives\, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of leadership.\n\n  \nWhat’s in Store? \n  \nInspiring Keynotes\nHear from world-class speakers who have mastered the art of authentic leadership. These visionaries will share their journeys\, insights\, and proven methods for achieving extraordinary results.\nInteractive Workshops\nDive into hands-on sessions led by industry experts. Develop practical skills in areas like coaching; strategic decision-making\, and mobilising support for transformation programs.\nPanel Discussions\nEngage with top leaders from diverse sectors as they tackle today’s most pressing challenges in leading change.\nExclusive Networking Opportunities\nBuild relationships with peers\, mentors\, and future collaborators during curated networking events and breakout sessions.\nWho Should Attend? \n\nLeaders seeking to enhance their impact.\nEntrepreneurs aiming to lead with authenticity.\nHR professionals focused on building transformative workplace cultures.\nAnyone committed to becoming a catalyst for change.\n\n  \nJoin Us in 2025 \nBe part of the Changemakers movement. Whether you’re leading a startup\, managing a team\, or inspiring a community\, this conference is your springboard to authentic leadership that drives real results. \n  \n\nDate: 27th February\, 2025\nLocation: Barberstown Castle Hotel\, Straffan\, Co. Kildare. W23 CX40\nStart/Finish: 8.30AM – 4.30PM\nEarly Bird Non-Members Cost (until 31 Jan 2025) €350pp – ICBE Members Early Bird Cost €280\nStandard Non-Members Cost: €450 per person – ICBE Members Standard Cost €360\n\n  \nAgenda at a Glance \n  \nWhat’s in Store… \n\n08:30 Welcome Refreshments\n\n09:00 Opening Remarks – Garry Corbet \n09:15 Keynote: The Conscious Leader – Mary T. Tierney \n10:00 Achieving Deep Excellence – John Quirke \n\n10:30 Refreshment Break\n\n10:45 Keynote: Bénédicte Verley-Hudry & Robert Burdock\, Ipsen \n11:15 Panel Discussion – Mobilizing Transformation \n\n12:00 Lunch & Networking\n\n13:00 Keynote: Ronan Farrell \n14:00 Q&A Session \n\n14:30 Refreshment Break\n\n14:45 Breakout Groups – Conor Dawson \n15:15 Working Session \n16:00 Next Steps \n16:15 Closing Remarks – John Quirke \n16:30 Thank you & Close – Conor Dawson \n  \nMore detailed information available on the event website \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/changemakers-2025/
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250305T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20250205T091833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T091901Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 Lift as you Climb - Women Leading Lean
DESCRIPTION:Open to all \nTo register for this free ICBE online Panel Discussion\, click BOOK A PLACE above \n  \nWomen are already significantly underrepresented in leadership and lean leadership is no exception. ICBE in collaboration with UL invite you to a panel discussion which explores why there aren’t more women leading lean and operational excellence. Our panel will consider tangible and intangible barriers that may be holding women back as well as the skills and personality traits that are considered valuable in this role. As we look to remove barriers\, we ask\, how can our male and female colleagues help to foster an inclusive culture that ensures everyone has an equal opportunity? \nOpen to all – you can help shape the future of Lean Leadership to be a more inclusive one. \n  \n \nFacilitator – Maeve McLoughlin\, Process Excellence Lead at J&J Vision Care \nMaeve joined JJVC in January 2023 as site Process Excellence Lead. Her responsibilities include focusing on improving business processes by enlisting and influencing cross-functional teams to deliver business results through the application of Lean principles & Six Sigma methodologies.​​ \nShe brings 20 years of industrial experience in various areas from Quality\, Engineering and Project Management with particular emphasis on change management in a manufacturing environment.​​ \nMaeve has led several successful strategic business transformation programs including Performance Management\, Productivity Improvements\, New Product Introductions\, MES implementation and elimination of non-value add activities with digital solutions.​ \nShe holds a BSc. in Science & Technology from UCC\, Diploma in Project Management and MSc. in Strategic Quality Management in Lean Sigma from University of Limerick \n  \nPanellist : Jennifer Stratton\, Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer\, Cook Medical & Chairperson\, Mid West Lean Network \n \nJennifer joined Cook Medical Limerick in 2022 as Continuous Improvement Engineer. Her work is centred around supporting and executing the Continuous Improvement Strategy for Cook Ireland. She has previously worked in the Chemical Manufacturing Industry and as a Contract Researcher for Industry. \nShe is a Master Blackbelt having graduated from the University of Limerick’s MSc Strategic Quality Management\, Lean System and holds a BSc in Biochemistry\, MSc in Biomedical Science and Specialist Diploma in Medical Device Science all from the University of Galway. \nShe is passionate that people are at the centre of all the Continuous Improvement work that we do and driven by the fact that there are opportunities to apply Lean and Continuous Improvement principles to all areas of an organisation. \n  \nPanellist : Elaine Koyce\, Product Manager\, Healthcare Insurance Industry \n \nElaine Koyce is a product manager in the Healthcare Insurance Industry in Ireland. She joined the company at its inception in Limerick in November 2021. She expertly guides the strategic roadmap\, technical design\, and delivery of products while managing dynamic scrum teams. \nElaine also heads the Women in Tech initiative\, fostering empowerment through a platform for connection\, experience sharing\, mentoring and networking. \nElaine’s dedication to Lean and continuous improvement is evident in her educational journey and professional accomplishments. She recently graduated from the University of Limerick with a MSc. in Strategic Quality Management\, Lean Systems\, adding to her credentials as a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. She also holds an MSc. in Data Science\, a Postgraduate HDIP in Data Analytics and Software Development\, and a BSc. In Digital Technology and Design with a focus on agile project management. \nAs a returner who rejoined the workforce after a six-year hiatus to focus on her children while upskilling\, Elaine has a nuanced understanding of the value and challenges faced by women returning to the workforce. She recognises first-hand the wide range of skills these women offer and the high value characteristics they bring to their roles. Her passion for empowering these women is reflected in her leadership of networking and mentoring initiatives. In 2023\, she was a finalist in the Women in STEM Awards for Outstanding Returner to the Workplace\, underscoring her commitment to supporting others on their professional journeys . \n  \nPanellist : Goda Zvikaite \, Lean Six Sigma and Quality Management Systems\, PennEngineering \n \nGoda is a results-oriented Lead Auditor and Quality Assurance professional and certified Master Black Belt with 15 years’ experience developing and integrating Continuous Improvement (CI) and Operational Excellence (OPEX) programs across diverse business units (applications\, supply chain\, logistics\, distribution\, and manufacturing). \nHer expertise is in Lean Six Sigma (MSc and 2022 Lean Business Ireland Award winner) and Strategic Quality Management. \nShe has proven ability to lead Quality Assurance teams\, ensure ISO compliance\, manage audits\, drive root cause analysis\, and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs). Goda is proficient in quality system maintenance\, change control and various quality tools. She is adept at stakeholder management and training\, with a track record of successfully developed and implemented enterprise programs designed to develop people\, enhance culture\, optimise process quality\, deliver standardisation\, add value\, improve organizational profitability\, instill lean transformation\, and deploy strategy. She is a tactical decision maker with strong collaboration\, critical thinking\, and problem-solving skills. \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/celebrating-international-womens-day-2025-lift-as-you-climb-women-leading-lean/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250306T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20250210T143741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T144409Z
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SUMMARY:Empowered Leadership & Executive Presence - Webinar with Gina London to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nFree event\, ICBE Members only\nto register https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L4RfY5P4Qjy2IidcH0EVVg#/registration \n  \n \n  \nWe are delighted to welcome Gina London\, a renowned Global Expert on Leadership Communications. An Emmy-winning former CNN correspondent\, she guides the top companies and executives in the world to more positively connect and engage with their employees\, their board and themselves. \nThis webinar is designed to uplift and equip women in leadership to navigate challenges and claim their space with confidence. Through real-world insights and practical strategies\, we’ll explore ways to embrace your authority\, communicate with impact\, and move past self-doubt to lead with strength and authenticity. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nClaim and Command Your Space: Practical techniques for projecting presence and holding your ground in any room or meeting.\nStrengthen Influence and Authority: Learn how to build trust\, shape perceptions\, and inspire action through intentional words and body language.\nRise Above Imposter Syndrome: Strategies to silence inner doubt and embody the confident\, capable leader you already are.\n\nStep into this session to celebrate and amplify the leader within you! \nGina London  \nCEO of Language of Leadership Ltd.\, Gina London is a renowned global expert on leadership communications. With premier clients in five continents\, she represents some of the top companies and executives in the world. An Emmy-winning former CNN correspondent and anchor\, Gina brings her passion for people and storytelling as she develops leaders to more positively connect and engage with their employees\, their board and themselves. \nHer Fortune 500 clients include SAP\, Salesforce\, Facebook\, McKesson\, Merck\, Pernod-Ricard\, Deloitte\, Daimler\, JP Morgan and the United States Department of State. In addition\, Gina provides interactive and motivational keynote speeches on the power of communicating with purpose and impact. She brings her network interview skills when she profiles top leaders like Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford\, Jr; EY Global CEO Mark Weinberger\, Huffington Post CEO Jared Grusd and Nobel Peace Prize winners Oscar Arias and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. She has also facilitated or compèred hundreds of events – like the prestigious 2018 International Children’s Peace Prize in Cape Town\, South Africa. \nIn humanitarian roles\, Gina chaired UNICEF’s International Council for two years – leading global events at the United Nations in New York and Innocenti in Florence\, Italy. Gina also worked with the first Iraqi women running for Parliament\, women’s civil rights leaders in the Persian Gulf\, and issues activists in Ghana\, Egypt\, Tunisia\, Cambodia\, Indonesia\, Macedonia and Romania. A published author and regular news analyst on radio and TV\, Gina also currently writes the weekly business leadership column\, “The Communicator” for Ireland’s largest newspaper\, The Sunday Independent and has featured in a wide range of global media outlets including (New Zealand) Newstalk ZB; (Italy): Le Notizie; La Repubblica (Nigeria): The Nation\, Your View\, TVC\, Channels TV; (Romania): In Business Today; (Egypt): The Rose; (UK); BBC; (US): CNN\, Fox News\, The Orlando Sentinel\, The Denver Post\, and Fast Company.
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/empowered-leadership-executive-presence-webinar-with-gina-london-to-celebrate-international-womens-day-2025/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250311T160000
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CREATED:20250212T164411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T164641Z
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SUMMARY:“Lean Sustainability - Lean and Green Practices : Creating Sustainable Value"
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n“Lean Sustainability – Lean and Green Practices : Creating Sustainable Value” \n  \n3pm 11th March 2025 \nMS Teams Webinar \n  \nRegister Here \nIn our quickly evolving world of change\, challenges and opportunities\, businesses need the knowledge and tools to adapt\, while continuing to drive operational excellence. The integration of Lean and Sustainability principles and practices\, facilitates the development of a business blueprint that can do just that. \n  \nWe are seeing throughout Europe\, how businesses are transforming their operations and their businesses by implementing both Lean and Sustainability.  At Leading Edge Group we are working with businesses to plan\, implement and realise this transformation.  To facilitate this transformation\, we have developed a Lean and Green Sustainability training course that maps out a clear and practical path to creating your Lean and Green business blueprint. \n  \nWho’s the training for – This is for people who recognise the need and value for transformation within their business to remain competitive\, resilient and to achieve ESG excellence. \n  \nWhy should you do it – To explore and learn more about Lean and Sustainability and how the integration of both creates a comprehensive and practical path to achieve business goals and objectives. \n  \nWebinar Objectives -. \n\nIntroduce Lean and Green Sustainability\nExplore how Lean and Green can help your business to:\n\nReduce Costs\nDevelop a Sustainable Supply Chain\nCreate a Cohesive Company Culture\nAchieve ESG Excellence\n\n\n\n  \n  \nPresenter :  FIONA O’LOUGHLIN – Leading Edge Group \n \n\nSenior Environmental Consultant | Lean for Sustainability Trainer | Chartered Environmentalist\, IEMA | NLP Business Practitioner | ISO 14001: 2015 Transition Course\, Certification Europe |Environmental Auditor\, ISO 14001\n  \nFiona is a Senior Environmental Consultant and Sustainability Professional with the Leading Edge Group.  She has over 20 years’ experience and has developed a wide range of skills having worked across a variety of sectors including Pharmaceutical\, Public Sector (OPW\, Local Authorities\, SEAI)\, Communities and the Private Sector. \n  \nFiona believes there are sustainable solutions and opportunities in the challenges that we are experiencing in business and works with clients and stakeholders to achieve these. \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/lean-sustainability-lean-and-green-practices-creating-sustainable-value/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250312T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20250220T142323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T100002Z
UID:13174-1741770000-1741784400@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:ICBE Benchmarking Visit to Regeneron
DESCRIPTION:This event is fully booked\nICBE member only event\nThis visit will focus on Regeneron’s  \n\nCI program that engages the entire organisation\,\nManaging for Daily Improvement (MDI) Boards\nDecreasing human error likelihood through “learning teams”.\n\n  \nThere are limited numbers on this visit so only one person from any member organisation may attend. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. \n Agenda with times and logistics information will be sent to registered attendees in advance of the visit. \nTo register : please contact Kate de Courcy – kate@icbe.ie
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-benchmarking-visit-to-regeneron/
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250320T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20250226T110143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T110143Z
UID:13219-1742464800-1742472000@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Resilient Minds @ Work | Bite-sized 2 hour session | Thursday March 20th
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nResilient Minds at Work | Bite-sized 2-hour session\nDate: Thursday March 20th\,  10am to 12pm  \nFunded Cost: €55 pp \nTo book a place email maeve@icbe.ie \n  \nOverview and learning outcomes  \nAs a busy person you understand the demands of the real world.  The increasing demands placed on us personally and professionally affect our health and our business.  What makes some people focus and perform better under pressure while others struggle?   The answer is Resilience.   Resilience is a measure of your subconscious flexibility and what practical and psychological coping mechanisms you have access to.  This session comes with a big promise from Richard Burke – You will never forget this workshop.  That’s a big promise. \nAviation Skillnet is delighted to present to our network\, an award-winning mental health session aimed at teaching people how to work hard but go home happy. \nThe aim of the training is to enable you to understand stress and how you personally react to it.  The primary aim of the course is to put you in control of your stress response.  To be able to control your personal reaction you must first be mindful of it and then be able to “feel” that you can control it.  The session will address: \n\nGetting external demands and dysfunction into perspective\nHow your mind works\nThe big 5 personality types\nFear and Danger / fear and courage in a work and life context.\n\n  \nAbout the Trainer – Richard Burke\, Resilience Matters  \nMBA\, PIIE\, MIITD\, MICHP \nRichard Burke has a unique mix of qualifications. He is an engineer\, an MBA qualified manager\, an award-winning corporate trainer and a hypno-psychotherapist. His whole career has revolved around helping people manage change. \nHe qualified as an engineer in 1992\, winning the A.P. O’Reilly award for his paper on industrial psychology. After earning his MBA in 2002 he worked as a senior manager in manufacturing. He qualified as a trainer in 2007. \nRichard practices hypno-psychotherapy at a clinic called Safe Harbour\, which he founded in 2005. In his clinic\, he helps adults and children tackle a huge range of disorders. Having suffered from debilitating anxiety himself\, he specializes in stress and trauma. The personal experience of anxiety motivated him to requalify as a therapist. Many companies use his clinic for personal interventions with their staff. \nRichard set up Resilience Matters Ltd in 2011\, which focusses on reducing business and personal stress. He won the IITD national training awards in 2015 for the personal and business interventions he delivered on-site to the staff of the pharma company Sanofi. In the same year\, his company was a winner at the National Health and Safety Awards for Pioneering Resilience in Ireland. His interventions reduced absenteeism by 30% and visits to the doctor by 18% in a 12-month period. He was also a finalist at the IITD training awards in 2021 with Brown Thomas Arnotts for his intervention ” Coping with Covid” .    His courses are part of the Engineers Ireland and the Nurses’ Board CPD schedule. \nRichard has trained thousands of people in stress management. He works with large corporations\, government institutions\, multinational companies\, educational bodies\, hospitals and non-profits. \nTo book a place email maeve@icbe.ie
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/resilient-minds-work-bite-sized-2-hour-session-thursday-march-20th/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250324T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
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SUMMARY:Aviation Update Webinar with John McMahon & Brian Hayden 2025 | FREE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:Aviation Update Webinar 2025 with John McMahon & Brian Hayden | FREE EVENT\n  \n \n  \nMonday March 24th\, 2025 @ 1pm (via Zoom)\n  \nBook online here to secure your place \nA hugely popular event on our Aviation Calendar\, we are delighted to welcome back John McMahon and Brian Hayden to present their Aviation Update to our network members.  Since our first session in 2022\, over 600 attendees from our member organisations have joined us for this update. \nDuring this 45 minute session (plus Q & A) John and Brian will explore the latest aviation trends\, from regulatory updates to market shifts.   A key webinar for aviation professionals and enthusiasts\, this session offers expert insights and opportunities to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry \nFacilitators:\nJohn McMahon is a non-executive director\, aviation consultant and Adjunct Professor at University of Limerick. \nHe led the initial public offering and New York Stock Exchange listing of Genesis Lease Limited\, a global aircraft leasing company\, where he served as Chairman and CEO from 2006 until its merger with AerCap in 2010.  Previously\, he held senior management positions at Lloyds TSB Bank in the UK and debis AirFinance (now AerCap) in The Netherlands as well as executive roles at GE Capital Aviation Services\, GPA Group and Aer Lingus. \nHis current non-executive directorships include aircraft lessor\, Genesis Aircraft Services\, aviation analytics company\, Aerlytix\, as well as several aviation leasing ABS structures/portfolio companies with more than 250 leased aircraft and engines. He served as senior independent director of Wizz Air from 2012 to 2018 and as chairman of BNP Paribas Ireland from 2010 to 2019. \nHe holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Galway\, post-graduate diplomas in Accounting and Finance (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and Computer Modelling & Simulation (Trinity College Dublin) and a Professional Certificate in Data Science and Big Data Analytics (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).  He completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and is a Chartered Director of the Institute of Directors. \n  \n \nBrian Hayden\nBrian Hayden is a professional board member with some 50 years of experience in the aviation industry. He led the GECAS technical organization from 1993 until 2008 and was chairman of GECAS Limited as well as GE national executive for the Republic of Ireland for a number of years. Prior to this\, he was a senior executive with Guinness Peat Aviation and also spent many years with Aer Lingus. He currently holds board positions with Dublin Aerospace\, and several other aviation portfolio companies.  Mr Hayden holds an MBA from University College Dublin\, as well as a Diploma in Engineering and an MSc from Trinity College Dublin. He is a Fellow of Engineers Ireland and lectures at the University of Limerick. \n \n  \nBook online here to secure your place \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/aviation-update-event-with-john-mcmahon-brian-hayden-commercial-aviation-challenges-for-2023-free-event-copy/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
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SUMMARY:ICBE Conference 2025 - Navigating Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Register  \nICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating TransformationAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin us for ICBE’s flagship gathering\, with our members and panels of industry leaders\, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025\, facilitated by our board member\, Anton Savage\, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network\, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software\, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors.  He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK\, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group\, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering\, innovation\, skills and advanced technology deployment\, contributing regularly to media\, policy forums and peer networks. \nLaurent Blanchet – Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years\, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies\, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation\, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  – Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport\, organisational development and change psychology\, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books\, including Liquid Thinking\, Liquid Leadership\, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 – What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/save-the-date-icbe-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Lyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny\, Paulstown Road\, Lyrath\, Kilkenny\,\, Kilkenny\, R95 F685\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250402T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250402T123000
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SUMMARY:ICBE Advanced Productivity Webinar - Sustainability Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Free virtual MS Teams training session \nDelivered by Change by Degrees \n  \nSustainability remains high on the agenda for Irish CEOs – both as a business risk and an opportunity.  According to PWC 76% of Irish CEOs acknowledge exposure to risk from climate change – and nearly three in ten report increased revenue associated with climate-friendly investments.  However\, there are barriers to progress including regulatory complexity and a lack of skills and investment.  This webinar will look at ways to build sustainability skills and leadership across a business to capture sustainability opportunities. \n  \nWho’s the training for – Anyone with a direct or indirect role in delivering sustainability goals – this applies to people in all business functions from HR to procurement. \n  \nWhy should you do it – Develop your sustainability knowledge and skills and explore your personal leadership and how to use your influence. \n  \nLearning outcomes – be more confident about your role as a sustainability leader \n  \n\nUnderstand the sustainability landscape for business – from regulations to stakeholder demands.\nLearn how to builds skills across teams to build capabilities to deliver sustainability goals.\nReflect on your own leadership motivation and how you influence those around you.\n\n  \n  \nTrainer: Dr Tara Shine \n \n  \nCo-Founder and CEO of Change by Degrees. Columnist with The Currency.  Author\, presenter and broadcaster.  Board Member Enterprise Ireland. \n Change by Degrees helps people and organisations to build sustainability skills and gain confidence to meet sustainability targets\, grow business and comply with regulations.  We focus on the practical skills learners need to do their jobs differently – driving real value\, delivering targets and ensuring impact.
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-advanced-productivity-webinar-sustainability-leadership/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250408T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20241216T105804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T163529Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching Programme (F2F with Gerry Ryan & Kieran Murphy)
DESCRIPTION:Leadership Coaching Programmein-person with Gerry Ryan & Kieran Murphyin Clayton Hotel Galway9am – 4pm — Tuesday 8th\, Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th April Cost: €1\,250 Member; €1\,750 Non Member (per person)Skillnet Funding applied \nLunch + Tea/Coffee breaks included X 3 days \nClick link for the full 3-day programme Leadership Coaching Essentials – Face to Face Prog Overview2025 \nThis excellent coaching programme is designed to helpgain a working knowledge and practice of coachingCoaching practice\, practice\, practice \nThere will be a requirement to do some “light homework” between workshop sessions \nIdeal for those with little or no coaching experience who need the essentials for their work and also for those with some coach training and experience who want to further develop their practice and effectiveness. \nTo reserve your place/s\, contact grainne@icbe.ie or click the CONTACT US button above  \nCoaching skills are needed now more than ever – Take this opportunity to get the best from yourself and your peopleOf particular benefit will be the ability to tune in to & respond to the broad range of needs that staff are experiencing– enabling them to tap into their own creativity\, resourcefulness & resilienceand knowing how and when\, as a manager\, to provide appropriate levels of support & direction. “  I have been looking for coaching training for a while now so was really interested and excited about taking part and it didn’t disappoint.  Excellent sessions\, the right pace\, great learnings\, and a real connection with the people on the course.Best training I’ve been on in a while\, thank you. \nProgramme Aims/Objectives\nThis programme is designed to help delegates deepen their working knowledge and practice of coaching. Specific objectives include helping delegates: \n\nDevelop more awareness of the coaching competencies as specified by the International Coach Federation\nFurther integrate the application of coaching models\, tools and competencies into your role\nIncrease your effectiveness as leaders\, managers and professionals within your organisations\n\nThe program will be run over three days Face2Face \nThe style will be appropriate to adult learning needs with a mix of short briefings on relevant theory/models\, facilitated discussion\,  group engagement and opportunities to try out and practice your learning including lots of practical experience of coaching practice. \nFeedback when provided will be affirming and constructive\, both from the facilitator and from your fellow learners. The content will include the following areas and a more detailed outline of the three days is included below. \n\nActive listening – Three areas of listening\nSetting it up for success\nQuestioning and providing feedback\nWhen is coaching appropriate\nDeveloping trust and rapport\nGoal setting and planning\nThe coaching process\nDefinition of coaching and how it differs from other approaches\nInternational Coach Federation’s Core Competencies\nResponsibility and Accountability\nCreating the most effective relationships for learning\, growth and independence\nChallenge and support\nCoaching practice\, practice\, practice\n\n  \nThis programme will be delivered by Gerry Ryan and Kieran Murphy \nGerry Ryan MCC\, MICF   has a vast experience of in-depth coaching and different approaches to leadership development which has lead him to attain the title of MCC (Master Credentialed Coach) accredited by the ICF (International Coach Federation). This level of award accredited by the ICF is the top level of award. \nKieran Murphy has over 20 years experience of senior leadership positions in a variety of not-for-profit organisations\, at both executive and Board level\, in Ireland and the UK. \nThe consistent themes across all of Kieran’s experience is his relentless curiosity and exploration about how to bring about positive change in large complex systems\, so that people\, communities and countries are transformed for the better. \nKieran has a number of qualifications\, including a Diploma in Systemic Team Coaching\, Certificate in Coaching Skills and an MA in Organisational Analysis from the University of East London\, UK. \nThis programme’s specific objectives include:\n\nIntroduction to coaching and core coaching competencies\nThe stages of the coaching process\nWhy people change and why they don’t – assessing the coachability and developmental capacity in others\nBecoming a manager-coach – creating manager-staff learning partnerships for motivating people to achieve their potential and become more accountable and responsible for their own success\nIdentifying the real need – unlocking the real issues that block progress and performance\nQuestioning and Feedback that can deliver breakthrough\nDirective vs. non-directive coaching and when and how to use both\nCreating well-formed outcomes\nGoal setting and planning\nDesigning actions and personal development plans\nBalancing challenge and support to encourage  accountability\nSituational leadership\nMoving from reactive to reflective\nMastering ego states and drama triangles\nSeeing different perspectives\nTeam group process study\nProject application\n\nFeedback from previous programs:\n\nIt was excellent\, probably the best three days of training I’ve spent!! – HR Manager\, ICBE Member Company\nThe word has spread about how amazing the 3 day Coaching course with Gerry was – I have 3 more people interested in doing it if you are running it again soon? – HR Manager\, ICBE Member Company\nThank you for including me on the course above. With 34 years of experience in business\, I was surprised that someone could teach me so much on a subject I thought I was good at – Operations Director\, ICBE Member Company
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/online-executive-coaching-essentials-icf-certified-2-copy/
LOCATION:Clayton Hotel Galway\, Monivea Rd\, Ballybrit\, Galway\, H91 D526\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20250319T090050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T103035Z
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SUMMARY:BioMarin Benchmarking Visit
DESCRIPTION:BioMarin Benchmarking Visit \n“Deployment of Daily Management System and Embedding Problem Solving as part of Site Culture” \nWednesday April 9th 09.00 to 13.00 \nRingaskiddy\, Cork \n  \n \nNumbers attending visits are limited\, so we ask that just one person from any ICBE member organisation attend. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. \n  \nAgenda with times and logistics information will be sent to registered attendees in advance of the visit. \n  \nTo register : please contact Kate de Courcy – kate@icbe.ie
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/biomarin-benchmarking-visit/
CATEGORIES:Benchmarking Visits,Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250416T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20250319T152657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T090704Z
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SUMMARY:AI for Everyone: Exploring Co-Pilot across Office 365 | Free Webinar
DESCRIPTION:AI for Everyone: Exploring Co-Pilot across Office 365 \nDate:  Wednesday 16th April\, @ 12.30pm \n Register here for this free webinar\nWith the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, more and more companies are embracing the technology to improve processes and efficiencies.   Surveys show that more than three-quarters of respondents now say that their organisations use AI in at least one business function.   With so much discussion around the various AI tools\, it can feel overwhelming\, and difficult to know where to begin to find out even the basics about how AI tools such as Microsoft Co-Pilot can improve our productivity and daily tasks. \nWe are pleased to bring to our network\, this short webinar session presented by IACT on AI for Everyone\, Exploring Co-Pilot across Office 365. \nFully funded by Aviation Skillnet\, in this 30-minute session\, you will learn how to fully leverage the paid version of Microsoft CoPilot across key Office apps to boost your productivity and simplify everyday tasks.  CoPilot’s enhanced AI capabilities can automate repetitive processes\, generate high-quality content\, and provide valuable insights to improve your work. \nYou will discover how to use CoPilot in Excel to analyse data and create advanced reports\, in Word to draft\, summarise\, and refine documents with ease\, in PowerPoint to generate engaging presentations and improve design\, and in Outlook to streamline email management\, automate responses\, and summarise messages. \nThis session will equip you with the knowledge to integrate AI seamlessly into your daily workflow and enhance your efficiency across Microsoft 365. \nRegister here for this free webinar.    \n  \n IACT – International Academy of Computer Training is a specialist computer training company founded in 1993.   They are Ireland’s largest and most experienced IT Training company and they specialise in helping people acquire new skills\, or brush up on ones they once had. They boast an enviable client list featuring both large and small companies and Government agencies.  Clients include many Fortune 500 companies including Microsoft\, Google\, Facebook\, Intel\, Dell\, Ericsson\, Citigroup\, Hewlett-Packard\, GE and many others. \n Facilitator Eoin Lynch \n \nAs a Learning and Development Strategist\, Eoin’s passion is ensuring that professionals are equipped with the skills they need to thrive in the modern workplace.   He is a seasoned training and learning professional with over 20 years of experience in developing and delivering the full lifecycle of training to executives\, business professionals\, and teams (both international and national). Leveraging over two decades of expertise in IT training and development\, he continues to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation. \nRegister here for this free webinar.  
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/ai-for-everyone-exploring-co-pilot-across-office-365-free-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250417T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20250407T144529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T164150Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Funding Landscape: 1 hour webinar with IMR
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the Funding Landscape \n2 – 3pm\, April 17th \nFree MS Teams Webinar \nDelivered by Irish Manufacturing Research \nRegister Here \n  \nAccessing competitive funding can be a game-changer for industry\, providing essential financial support for innovation\, research\, and scaling new technologies. This webinar will equip businesses with the knowledge and strategies to successfully navigate funding opportunities\, including EU programs like Horizon Europe.  Whether you’re a startup\, SME\, or large enterprise\, this session will help you unlock funding potential\, drive innovation\, and stay ahead in a competitive market. \n  \nWho’s the training for?: This training is designed for industry professionals\, researchers\, and innovators looking to secure funding for cutting-edge projects. \n  \nWhy should you do it?  It is ideal for startups\, SMEs\, large enterprises\, and research organisations seeking support through competitive funding programs like National and European funding opportunities. If you want to access funding to drive innovation\, expand collaborations\, and accelerate growth\, this session is for you! \n  \nLearning outcomes \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will: \n  \n\nUnderstand Competitive Funding Opportunities – Gain insights into key funding programmes like National Funding Opportunities\, Horizon Europe\, their objectives\, and how they align with industry needs.\nNavigate the Funding Process – Understand the key stages of competitive funding\, from identifying calls for proposals to submission and evaluation.\nBuild Strategic Partnerships – Discover how to form and manage successful collaborations with industry\, academia\, and research organisations.\n\n  \nThis workshop will provide practical strategies and expert insights to help attendees successfully secure and manage competitive funding for their projects. \n  \nTrainer: Dr Kevin James Fraser\, Programme Manager at IMR\, brings over 15 years of experience in securing and managing international and regional funding. He has played a key role in European Commission initiatives\, including FP7\, Horizon 2020\, and Horizon Europe\, overseeing project governance\, stakeholder collaboration\, and the successful delivery of key milestones. \n  \nIMR: As a leading manufacturing Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with labs and industrial pilot lines in Dublin and Mullingar\, IMR works with leading global and indigenous brands to demystify and derisk new and emerging technologies & to deliver high-impact collaborative research.
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/navigating-the-funding-landscape-with-imr/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250501T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20250310T162359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T080258Z
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SUMMARY:Presenting Made Brilliant | The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art
DESCRIPTION:Presenting Made Brilliant\nVenue:  The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art\, Pearse Street\, Dublin | 9am to 5pm \nCost:  €245 pp with funding applied (full cost without funding €485 pp) | Email maeve@icbe.ie to book your place(s) \n  \nPresentations at work are a reality for almost all of us but we rarely have the opportunity to engage in performance focused presentation skills training that can take our communications skills training to the next level. \nAviation Skillnet and Business Excellence Skillnet are pleased to announce we are collaborating to bring our network members  this highly subsided one day programme with the Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art. \n  \nPresenting Made Brilliant is ideal for anyone who is looking to improve their public speaking skills – it’s a public speaking course will help your team members become more powerful and confident communicators allowing them to connect with\, influence and inspire audiences with ease. \nUsing the same skills and techniques that The Lir Academy employs to train Professional Actors\, we will help participants build a confident and credible presence allowing them to deliver impactful presentations that connect with any audience\, even in highly pressured environments. Our public speaking training focuses on using the Body\, Breath and Voice to maximum effect – allowing your team to deliver a measured\, impactful and assured performances\, when they need it most \n  \nLearning Outcomes \n\nLearn how to deliver impactful & authentic presentations that engage and connect with any audience.\nRelieve nerves and anxiety using breathing\, grounding and tension release exercises used by professional actors.\nDevelop a greater understanding of the role of the Body\, Breath and Voice in public speaking.\nLearn how to build an emotional connection with an audience\nDevelop a confident and credible physical presence when public speaking\nUnderstand how to use the voice to influence and inspire\nLearn how to adapt vocal styles to suit your message and audience.\nLearn how to open and close presentations convincingly\nLearn how to structure your presentation to deliver maximum impact\nUnderstand how to leave any audience with key messages resonating in their minds\n\nWhat participants say about the course \n “This course brought me out of my comfort zone but in a good way.  I really felt it helped with public speaking and confidence ”   \n “If you need some assistance in confidently engaging an audience and inspiring them to listen to what you have to say\, then the people at Lir can teach you how to unlock the skills and teach you how to achieve this.  And it’s fun too!”   \n \nEmail maeve@icbe.ie to book your place(s)
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/presenting-made-brilliant-in-person-course-the-lir-national-academy-of-dramatic-art-thursday-may-1st-available-now-to-book/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250508T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T202937
CREATED:20241223T135355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T132109Z
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SUMMARY:ICBE Senior Leaders/Managers Generative AI Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Delivered by UCD Professional Academy \nThursday 8th May 2025 & Thursday 15th May 2025 \n 2 x 90 mins sessions \nOnline workshops – live and recorded \nFee: €595 \n  \nA two-part\, interactive workshop designed specifically for senior business leaders\, managers\, and top executives based on concepts and strategic business frameworks. The sessions integrate strategic foresight\, ethical governance\, and practical applications of generative AI\, within the context of leadership roles. \n  \nThere will be a maximum of 15 participants to facilitate maximum customisation and interaction. \n  \nWorkshop Objectives \n  \nThe workshop aims to help participants: \n\nLead AI-Driven Strategies: Gain the confidence to lead generative genAI adoption and transformation within your organisation.\nGain first-hand experience of how Large Language Models (LLMs) work: guided exercises so that participants experience prompt engineering relevant to leadership and strategy roles\nAlign AI with Organisational Goals: Learn to integrate genAI capabilities with business strategy\, enhancing innovation and competitiveness.\nNavigate Risks and Challenges: Address ethical\, governance\, and workforce implications of AI-driven change.\nDevelop Visionary Perspectives: Craft long-term visions for their organisations\, positioning themselves as GenAI-pioneering leaders.\n\n  \nCustomisation and Follow up \n\nPre-workshop survey to understand participants’ organisational challenges and leadership priorities.\nPost-workshop follow-up: Participants will receive a tailored guide for implementing workshop insights in their organisations.\n\n  \nDates & Schedule \n\nSession 1: The Strategic Landscape of Generative AI\n\nDate: Thursday 8 May 2025\nTime: 9:30 – 11:00\nDuration: 90 minutes\n\n\nSession 2: Leading AI-Driven Organisational Change\n\nDate: Thursday 15 May 2025\nTime: 9:30 – 11:00\nDuration: 90 minutes\n\n\n\n  \nCourse Content & Assessment Criteria \n  \nSession 1: The Strategic Landscape of Generative AI \n\nStrategic Foundations of Generative AI:\n\n\nOverview of generative AI capabilities relevant to C-suite decision-making.\nStrategic frameworks\n\n\nTransformative Leadership in the AI Era:\n\n\nExploring generative AI’s role in reshaping industries and creating competitive\n\nadvantage. \n\nEthical leadership and AI governance.\n\n\nReal-World Applications:\n\n\nHands-on Prompt Engineering Practice: Experimenting with Generative AI models\nCase studies: AI success stories and failures in senior leadership decision-making.\nGroup activity: Identifying and evaluating strategic AI opportunities for participants’\n\norganisations. \n\nWrap-Up:\n\n\n Key insights and action points for organisational AI integration.\n Preview of Session 2.\n\n  \nSession 2: Leading AI-Driven Organisational Change \n\n Strategic Integration of AI:\n\n\nAligning AI initiatives with organisational goals and leadership priorities.\nFrameworks for sustainable and scalable AI adoption.\n\n\n2.Navigating Workforce and Ethical Challenges:\n\n\nAddressing workforce displacement and upskilling.\nIncorporating ethical and governance considerations in leadership decisions.\n\n\n Interactive Leadership Simulation:\n\n\nScenario-based activity: Leading AI transformation project\, prompt-driven scenario\n\nexercises where participants use generative AI tools to address organisational strategy \n\n Visionary Leadership:\n\n\nCrafting a future-ready AI strategy.\nEngaging stakeholders at all levels for successful AI implementation.\n\n\n Closing Insights:\n\n\nSummary of key takeaways.\nAction plan for implementing generative AI strategies.\n\n  \nWorkshop will be delivered by \nVictor del Rosal\, UCD Professional Academy \n \nAI Educator and Pioneer \n\nLecturer\, Masters in AI for Business\, National College of Ireland\, Dublin\n\n  \n\nFounder & Chief Prompt Engineer\, Fiveinnolabs\, AI innovation consultancy\n\n  \n\nBook author: “Disruption: Emerging Technologies and the Future of Work”\n\n  \n\nHead of Business Analysis for High Tech & Telecom at the Tata Consultancy Services Supply Chain Center of Excellence\n\n  \n\nDirector of Strategy and Business Development for Irish cloud services provider CloudStrong\n\n  \nCertification \nParticipants will receive a UCD Professional Academy Certificate of Attendance which includes the ICBE logo as well as the UCD PA logo and signature from the UCD PA CEO.
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-senior-leaders-managers-generative-ai-workshop/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:Events
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