BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ICBE | Irish Centre for Business Excellence Network - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://icbe.ie X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ICBE | Irish Centre for Business Excellence Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250417T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250417T150000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250407T144529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T164150Z UID:13341-1744898400-1744902000@icbe.ie 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250501T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250501T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250310T162359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T080258Z UID:13261-1746090000-1746118800@icbe.ie 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250508T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250508T110000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20241223T135355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T132109Z UID:12920-1746696600-1746702000@icbe.ie 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250508T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250508T150000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20241218T154236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T094033Z UID:12916-1746712800-1746716400@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Making Facts & Figures Fascinating 1-hour Masterclass: ICBE Members only DESCRIPTION:Making Facts and Figures Fascinating\nMasterclass\nwith The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art\n2 – 3pm  Thursday\, May 8th \nTo register for this Free Masterclass\, please click the BOOK A PLACE button above\nWe will contact you before May 8th with the Masterclass link\nFor ICBE Members only – places are limited\nAnother opportunity to attend this excellent session with Andrew Tidmarsh \n  \nFeedback from previous session: \n·       Really enjoyed that insightful presentation Andrew! \n·       Thanks that was excellent – very helpful \n·       Mission accomplished Andrew\, good value for time\, thank you. \n·       Thanks Andrew\, very good learnings from this hour \n·       Thank you Andrew\, you just opened my eyes and pointed me different direction to spice up my future presentations. \n·       Am just off this masterclass – It was fantastic!  Andrew’s presentation tied in perfectly in providing presentations in the same way I provide technical content – to the intended audience with the specific information. \n  \nDo you struggle to hold your audiences’ attention when presenting large volumes of facts and data? \nAre your presentations filled with a seemingly endless volume of boring statistics? \nDo you struggle with confidence when faced with delivering another presentation to a disengaged audience who feel overwhelmed\, confused\, disconnected or just plain bored? \nMaking Facts and Figures Fascinating is a short practical presentation skills Masterclass that will allow you to structure and deliver data-heavy presentations in a more engaging\, absorbing and entertaining way. You will learn how to apply proven storytelling and presentation skills & techniques which will help you message with greater impact than ever before.  \n  \nFacilitated by: \nThe Lir at Work\nThe Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art URL:https://icbe.ie/event/making-facts-figures-fascinating-1-hour-masterclass-icbe-members-only/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250520T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250520T113000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20230116T134628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T121023Z UID:8681-1747737000-1747740600@icbe.ie SUMMARY:1-hour Knowledge Session: PowerPoint Productivity Tips NEW DATE DESCRIPTION:PowerPoint Productivity Tips:\nIncrease Your Productivity & Impact\nwith Fiona Walsh\nPowerPoint Specialist | Microsoft Master Instructor \n\n NEW DATE: Tuesday\, May 20th \nStarting at 10:30am\n(This May 20th session replaces the original date of May 1st)\n45-minute webinar + 15 minutes Q&A \nTo register for this FREE webinar\, click the BOOK A PLACE button above\nWe will forward the Teams link prior to the webinar\n This interactive webinar will teach you popular time-saving tools to create professional-looking slides and tips\nfor presenting like a pro.\n  \n\nPlanning – The 3 Pillars of PowerPoint\nCreating – Demonstration of the alignment tools\, selection pane\, linked Excel charts\nDelivering – Demonstration of the Presenter View\, including navigating slides while presenting and the live translation tool\n\n  \nFiona Walsh\, Empower Presentations \nFiona worked in a corporate environment for over 20 years\, in the UK and Ireland\, for a range of multinationals. \nFiona\, a Microsoft Master Instructor\, set up her training company in 2019 and teaches companies how to create professional PowerPoint slides quickly and present them confidently. \nFiona 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. \nFiona became a Microsoft Master Instructor in 2008\, focusing on different aspects of PowerPoint training\, using specific real-life examples of what you can create in PowerPoint. \n  URL:https://icbe.ie/event/powerpoint-productivity-tips-icbe-lunchtime-bite-sized-webinar/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Webinar CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250520T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250520T180000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250430T134538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T140025Z UID:13489-1747751400-1747764000@icbe.ie SUMMARY:AI – Efficiency Tool of the Future? DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, 20 May 2025 \n14:30 – 18:00 \n University of Limerick Campus\, International Business Centre 2 Building \nHosted by University of Limerick\,  ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet and LBS Partners \n  \nExpress Interest \n  \nAbout the Event \nArtificial Intelligence is revolutionising industries-but is it truly the ultimate efficiency tool? \nJoin us for an afternoon masterclass that explores AI’s role in enhancing productivity\, streamlining operations\, and shaping the future of work. \nIndustry experts and thought leaders will debate the opportunities\, concerns and challenges that AI presents and will offer insights into ethical considerations and governance frameworks. \n  \nSpeaker & Panel Line-Up \nCiaran Treanor (AI in Business\, CTO\, Sonalake) \nDr Jennifer Cassidy (AI & Diplomacy\, University of Oxford)\nDr Malika Bendechache (AI & Data Governance\, University of Galway)\nProfessor Martin Hayes (Digital Technologies\, University of Limerick)\nModerator: Associate Professor Martin Cunneen \nNational AI Programme\, Associate Professor in Data Analytics and Risk Governance\, Lead of AI ERA (Ethics\, Regulation and Accountability) Research Group and Course Director of Machine Learning in Finance MSc. \n  \n Click here for more information on speakers and event outline. \n  \nWhy Attend? \n\nGain insights from leading AI experts\nParticipate in hands-on discussions about AI concerns and ethics\nNetwork with industry leaders & peers\nDiscover how AI can impact your organisation\n\n  \nThis is a free invitation only event. \n  \nPlaces are limited\, please express your interest to attend by Midday on May 6th. \n  \nExpress Interest \n  URL:https://icbe.ie/event/ai-efficiency-tool-of-the-future/ LOCATION:University of Limerick Campus. International Business Centre 2 Building\, Castletroy\, Limerick CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250521T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250521T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250512T144022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T150303Z UID:13620-1747816200-1747843200@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Lean Business Ireland Annual Enterprise Excellence Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:ICBE Advanced Productivity is delighted to sponsor the \nLean Business Ireland Annual Enterprise Excellence Conference 2025\n  \nTo globally position Ireland as the  recognised leader in Enterprise Excellence\n  \n\n\n\n\nThe Lean Business Ireland (LBI) Annual Enterprise Excellence Conference 2025 will take place on Wednesday\, 21st May\, at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) in Limerick. Recognized as Europe’s leading Lean and Continuous Improvement event\, it will gather over 500 professionals from industry\, academia\, and the public sector. \nThe conference will feature keynote speakers\, including Andrew Steele and Adam Davies from Airbus Aircraft\, who will share insights on developing people\, leadership\, and culture within their organization. \nAttendees can expect a dynamic program of presentations\, panel discussions\, and networking opportunities focused on operational excellence and innovation. \nPRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS (20th May) will include: \n\nBenchmarking Tours with ATC Advanced Technical Concepts – Fabrication & Takumi Precision Engineering Limited\nUniversity of Limerick (AI Masterclass)\n\nTo learn more and Register for this event please visit: https://eeireland.com/lbi-registration/ \n\n\n\n\n  \n  URL:https://icbe.ie/event/lean-business-ireland-annual-enterprise-excellence-conference-2025/ CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250521T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250521T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250430T101605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T151406Z UID:13474-1747818000-1747832400@icbe.ie SUMMARY:ICBE Benchmarking visit | Ipsen Dublin\, Shingo Prize Recipient 2024 DESCRIPTION:  \nIPSEN MANUFACTURING IRELAND\nShingo Prize Recipient \nWednesday 21st May \n9.00 – 13.00 \n  \nEmbedding the Shingo Principles across the Ipsen Dublin Site \n  \nThis visit looks at Ipsen’s Shingo Journey with particular focus on the Manufacturing\, Maintenance\, R&D and quality departments. \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.   Agenda with times and logistics information will be sent to registered attendees in advance of the visit.   To register : please email me @ kate@icbe.ie URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-benchmarking-visit-ipsen-dublin-shingo-prize-recipient-2024/ LOCATION:Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Ltd\, Blanchardstown Industrial Park\, Snughborough Road Blanchardstown\, Dublin END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250522T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250522T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250331T185802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T120734Z UID:13334-1747913400-1747918800@icbe.ie SUMMARY:MS Visio online training: Create Visually Appealing & Informative Diagrams with Minimal Effort DESCRIPTION:MICROSOFT VISIO\n11:30am – 1pm / Thursdays 22nd & 29th May and 5th June3 x 1.5-hour webinars \nMembers €70 / Non Members €100 (per person) \nTo book your place\, contact alison@icbe.ie or click CONTACT US above \nLearn how to create and develop business-oriented drawings using Microsoft Visio. The course will look at methods of developing flow charts\, organisational charts\, space planning and other drawings that will be useful in a business environment. \nParticipants will explore basic skills needed to use Visio effectively. We will develop different business drawings\, customise and modify existing drawings\, explore the concepts behind many of the different business-oriented drawings. \n  \n\n\n\nModule\nDay/Date\nTime\n\n\n1 of 3\nThursday May 22nd\n11.30 – 1.00\n\n\n2 of 3\nThursday May 29th\n11.30 – 1.00\n\n\n3 of 3\nThursday June 5th\n11.30 – 1.00\n\n\n\n  \nVISIO 1: Essential Skills and Shortcuts\n\nThe Visio Window\nVisio navigation/shortcuts\nCreate/Delete a Drawing Page\nAdd Shape to the Drawing Page\nManipulating Shapes and Lines\nAdd a connector manually & automatically\nWorking with text / Adding text to shapes\nConnecting point to point and shape to shape\nCreate a Basic Flowchart\nAdd details to Diagrams\nModify the Design\nName / Save / Print a Flowchart\n\nVISIO 2: Adding Background Colours / Patterns\, Brainstorming and Timelines\n\nCreate and add a background page\nWorking with Master Icons\, Stencils & Templates\nInsert Comments\nExport a Diagram\nCreate a Timeline\n\nUsing Guidelines\nBrainstorming\nCreating a Calendar\n\n\n\n  \nVISIO 3: Layers\, Stencils\, Templates  \n\nCross functional Flow Charts\n\nThe Shape Menu\n\n\nLayers\n\nCreate a new layer\nAdd shapes to a layer\nView a layer\nColour a layer\nShow objects in a layer\nPrint a layer\n\n\nOrganisation Charts\nPage & General Options\n\nCreate a New Page\nMove between Pages\nDelete / Reorder Pages\nAdd Page Numbers / Dates\nSpell Checking\nCopy Formatting URL:https://icbe.ie/event/ms-visio/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250528T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250528T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250430T132433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T120642Z UID:13480-1748422800-1748448000@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Unlock Lean Success: Lean Engagement/Lean Leadership Masterclass DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet \n  \ninvites you to a transformative one-day masterclass on Lean Engagement and Lean Leadership\, \n  \nled by Dr Noel Hennessey-Shingo Academy Hall of Fame inductee and co-author of the award-winning Human Lean. \n  \nOver 80% of Lean initiatives fail to achieve their objectives. Leader behaviour is the key to unlocking employee engagement and sustainable results. \nJoin us to discover: \n\nWhy employees disengage-and how to reverse it\nThe four emotional needs that drive workplace fulfilment\nPractical strategies to create an environment where Lean thrives\nTools to turn ordinary workdays into great workdays\n\nWho should attend?Lean professionals\, supervisors\, and managers committed to building a culture of engagement and operational excellence. \nTrainer: \nDr Noel Hennessey\, Practical Lean Solutions \nDate: \nWednesday\, 28th May \n\nRegistration/Networking: 9:00am – 9:30am\nMasterclass: 9:30am – 4:00pm\n\nLocation:Carten Controls LtdUnit 609\, Waterford Industrial Park\,Waterford\, X91 AX05\, Ireland \nPlaces limited to 15-20 participants. \nCost: €200pp \nClick for more information URL:https://icbe.ie/event/unlock-lean-success-lean-engagement-lean-leadership-masterclass/ CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250529T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250529T123000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250519T140841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T124333Z UID:13675-1748511900-1748521800@icbe.ie SUMMARY:The 3 Pillars Leaders can Leverage to Prevent & Reduce Burnout / ICBE Member-Only Event in Dublin DESCRIPTION:Workshop: The 3 Pillars Leaders can Leverage\nto Prevent & Reduce Burnout\nHosted at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) Cruiserath Biologics (Mulhuddart D15) \n10am – 12:30pm   Thursday\, May 29th\nplease arrive by 9.45am\nwith Shauna Moran – Burnout Prevention Specialist \n  \nContact grainne@icbe.ie to register your interest in attending this free member-only event\nor click the CONTACT US button above\nPlaces Are Limited / Places Currently Available\nRegistration Deadline = Monday\, May 26th \n  \n \n  \nAt this ICBE member event\, you will learn the root causes of burnout and lack of engagement – so you can create real solutions to equip yourself and your team to thrive. \n  \nThis powerful session equips leaders at all levels with the tools to: \n\nClose well-being gaps and prevent burnout before it starts.\nReduce stressors that hold back leadership effectiveness.\nBuild healthier\, more engaged teams without sacrificing results.\n\n  \nFocusing on the ‘3 Pillars of Burnout Reduction’ – individual responsibility\, supportive leadership\, and effective systems-this session delivers actionable strategies to help leaders and organisations thrive. \n  \n  \nOverview \nThis workshop equips participants with actionable tools to reduce burnout\, boost engagement\, and enhance wellbeing – all while protecting their own wellbeing and high performance. \n  \n\n Individual Responsibility \n\nLearn practical strategies to manage your stress effectively and build personal resilience.\nBy mastering these tools\, you’ll not only strengthen your own wellbeing but also inspire a ripple effect of stress reduction and empowerment across your team.\n  \n\n Leadership Support \n\nDiscover how managers can identify stress red flags\, address root causes\, and create team environments that prioritise wellbeing.\nEquip your leadership with the skills to foster trust\, reduce tension\, and drive sustainable performance.\n  \n\n Organisational Systems and Culture \n\nUncover the systemic factors that contribute to chronic stress. Gain actionable insights to align your organisation’s processes\, systems\, and culture with wellbeing – creating a healthier\, more engaged workplace \n  \nAbout Shauna Moran \nShauna Moran has helped over 1000 leaders transform from stressed managers into resilient\, high-performing executives. \n  \nHer clients report: \n  \n\n60% decrease in workplace stress while boosting organisational effectiveness.\n40% more focus on strategic work without increasing workload.\n85% retention rate for high-potential leaders within 18 months.\n\n  \nShauna Moran is an internationally recognised expert in workplace wellbeing\, burnout prevention\, and leadership development. \n  \n  \nFully funded by ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet \nIn our 2023 ICBE Skillnet Sustainable Leader Research\, one third of participants reported burnout. That’s 1 out of 3 professionals experiencing burnout at some stage in their career\, but the real problem is when we see stress and burnout impact on a team and even organisational level. \n  URL:https://icbe.ie/event/the-3-pillars-leaders-can-leverage-to-prevent-reduce-burnout-icbe-member-only-in-person-event-dublin/ CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250602T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250602T120000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20210309T085814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T161554Z UID:3019-1748862000-1748865600@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Data Analytics for Business Support Functions - Start Your Journey (Virtual Classroom) DESCRIPTION:Data Analytics: Start Your Journey\nBusiness Excellence / For Business Support Functions\n4 days of effort over 4 weeks(includes project & mentoring with Dave Clarke) This data literacy course is aimed at anyone who wants to understand and improve their ability to use data for greater business benefit and is designed for those working in Business Support functions includingFinance\, HR\, Sales & Marketing\, Supply Chain etc. \nThis programme includes breakout sessions\, which include exercises to reinforce participants’ learning from the online lectures. This means that the modules are now spread over a 2 week period. \nStarts Monday\, May 12th / Ends Friday\, June 6th Followed by 1-hour Course Evaluation & Review of Learnings on Friday\, July 18th  Cost: €795 Member: €995 Non Member (per person)With Skillnet funding applied \nClick link to view full Course Schedule CourseScheduleMay2025_DataAnalyticsBES \nClick link to view Course Structure: Business Excellence Skillnet Data Analytics Course Structure Overview May 2025_final \n  \n“Every company is a data company – have your voice heard when it comes to your company’s data and AI strategies –you are the subject experts – get comfortable with data – get stuck in.” \nEvery company\, regardless of its industry\, is generating data and can use their data to gain significant competitive advantage.  Competence in data analytics and data literacy helps develop critical thinking – a better critical thinking culture drives greater collaboration across the organisation to get better business decisions. \n\nModule 1: Modern Data Services & Business Analytics Introduction\nModule 2: Data Analytics Collaboration & Lifecycle Introduction\nModule 3: Introduction to Modern Data Architectures\, Technology & Use Case Examples\nModule 4: Introduction to Review of Data with Marketing Leading Data Analytics Tool\nModule 5: Introduction to Analytics Theory & Methods\nModule 6: Putting it all together\nOptional: Introduction to Advanced Analytics Theory & Methods\nMentor Sessions – Project Master Class\nSelf-Directed Team Project\nPresentation of Team Project\nCourse Evaluation and Review of Learnings\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nBecome equipped with an understanding of what business questions can be answered by skillful interpretation of data\nLearn how data can drive decision-making in your business\, resulting in better outcomes\nBetter understand how data can inform and add value to your overall business strategy\nUnderstand the types of business questions that can be answered with a structured interpretation/analysis of the data your organisation has access to\nHow to plan an analytics project to gather insights from data to answer relevant business questions\nUnderstand different types of analytical techniques that can be used to answer different types of business questions + where and when to use them / their advantages & disadvantages in different circumstances\n\nThis programme is designed to build your awareness and confidence so that you can use data to build business insights and improve decision making. \nThis is a tremendous opportunity to develop your analytical skills and drive the use of data in your organisation. \nPrerequisites – please ensure this is prepared before the course begins: \n\nHave at least a trial version of Power BI desktop on your laptop\n\n\nIf you are not familiar with Power BI\,  please watch approx 90-minute YouTube tutorial  \n\n  \nDURATION – 4 DAYS OF EFFORT OVER 4 WEEKS \nWeek 1:  \n\n5 online lectures of 60 to 90 minutes\n3 breakout session of 60 minutes to review lecture content\n\nWeek 2: \n\n3 online lectures of 60 to 90 minutes\n2 breakout sessions of 60 minutes to review lecture content\n1 project mentor session of 60 minutes\n2 hours non-contact time to complete course project\n\nWeek 3:  \n\n6 hours non-contact time to complete course project\n1 project mentor session of 60 minutes\n\nWeek 4: \n\n4 hours non-contact time to complete course project.\n1 project mentor session of 60 minutes\nonline presentation of project results to class at end of course (2 hours)\n\nDelivered by Clarke Analytics \nClick ICBE Data Analytics Flyer-Business Excellence to view flyer \n \n  URL:https://icbe.ie/event/data-analytics-start-your-journey/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250609T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250609T133000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250521T151755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T085144Z UID:13696-1749461400-1749475800@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Benchmarking Visit - Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine DESCRIPTION:Fully Booked\n \n  \nBENCHMARKING VISIT \nJOHNSON & JOHNSON INNOVATIVE MEDICINE \nRingaskiddy\, Co Cork \nMonday 9th June \n9.30am to 1.30pm \n  \nDriving Excellence: Continuous Improvement execution\, capability building and delivering business value at J&J Innovative Medicine Ringaskiddy \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.  Agenda with times and logistics information will be sent to registered attendees in advance of the visit.  To register : please email me @ kate@icbe.ie URL:https://icbe.ie/event/benchmarking-visit-johnson-johnson-innovative-medicine/ CATEGORIES:Benchmarking Visits,Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250610T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250610T151000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250501T080313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T155055Z UID:13499-1749551400-1749568200@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Power Up\, Scale and Deliver: HR Process Excellence for Greater Efficiency at UCD DESCRIPTION:  \n \nTo register for this free event\, visit\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9LzOefQlGkSHEZNSMaSetJ4Z5UV7mKSfu3xrha_y-h78l8w/viewform\n  \n AGENDA \n10.30am          Registration and Refreshments \n11.00 – 11.05:    Welcome –  Professor Anne Keegan\, Head\, HRM and Employment Relations Subject Area\, UCD \n11.05 – 11.20:    The Impact of Data Analytics for Continuous Improvement on the business and HRM: a Study of the European Context  –   Maria Belizon\, ICADE-Comillas Pontifical University & UCD \n11.20 – 12.30:    Elevating HR: Practical Tools for Continuous Improvement & Efficiency \n\nHermann Mullers\, Director of HR Process Excellence\, LinkedIn\nGiovanni Travierso Cuevas\, Senior HR Process Excellence Specialist\, LinkedIn\n\n12.30 – 1.00       Q&A \n1.00 – 2.00:        Lunch \n2.00-3.00:        Panel Discussion \n\nChair: Vivienne Kiernan\, Head of Client Engagement\, ICBE\nAmanda Philipps\, Senior HR Director\, LinkedIn\nCahir O’Leary\, Senior Manager\, PMO\, Johnson & Johnson MedTech\nWill O’Carroll\, Business Excellence Manager\, Tirlán\nLinda Dowling-Hetherington\, UCD College of Business\n\n3.00:                Concluding remarks \n  URL:https://icbe.ie/event/power-up-scale-and-deliver-hr-process-excellence-for-greater-efficiency-at-ucd/ LOCATION:UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School (Lecture Theatre 1)\, Carysfort Avenue\, Blackrock\, Dublin\, A94 XF34\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250611T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250416T102741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T082055Z UID:13357-1749632400-1749661200@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Presenting Made Brilliant | The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art | June 11th DESCRIPTION:Presenting Made Brilliant\nDate:  Wednesday 11th June  \nVenue:  The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art\, Pearse Street\, Dublin | 9am to 5pm \nCost:  €375 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) \n  \n  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-copy/ CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250611T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250611T110000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250219T161011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T151720Z UID:13170-1749637800-1749639600@icbe.ie SUMMARY:ICBE Knowledge Session: Handling Conflict and Giving Constructive Feedback that Lands Well DESCRIPTION:ICBE Knowledge Session\nHandling Conflict and Giving Constructive Feedback that Lands Well\n10:30am – 11am on Wednesday\, June 11th \nwith Jane Perry\nOrganisational Psychologist/Advanced Practitioner Coach\nTo register for this free webinar\, click the above BOOK A PLACE button\n& we will forward the Zoom link before the 11th\n  \nLeaders across every business context are tasked with managing conflict when it arises and sometimes need to give constructive feedback to help others to grow and develop. \nThese conversations and interactions can be challenging and when handled well\, can lead to very positive outcomes. When ignored or handled poorly\, the effects can be distressing and even destructive for the business and everyone involved. \nThis short webinar will help participants to view conflict a little differently and includes some hints and tips on how to open up these potentially challenging conversations. \n  \nWho Should Attend:  This webinar is ideally suited to Leaders\, Line Managers\, People Managers and anyone who depends on others to be cooperative and collaborative in order to get things done \nIt is also helpful for those who have experienced inter-personal conflict – to help gain additional insight URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-knowledge-session-handling-conflict-and-giving-constructive-feedback-that-lands-well/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250612T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250612T123000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250526T121353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T082245Z UID:13720-1749729600-1749731400@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Financial Wellbeing | Empowering Employees for Life and Performance | Free Webinar DESCRIPTION:Financial Wellbeing at Work\nJoin us June 12th for our Free Webinar on Financial Wellbeing. Explore practical\, actionable strategies for personal financial well-being\, resilience\, and long-term planning. From navigating everyday money challenges to building financial independence\, it will offer a structured roadmap for employees to futureproof both their money and their lives-no matter their starting point. \nThis event is open to all\, please feel free to share details with your teams and colleagues.  \nDate: Thursday June 12th @ 12pm   \nClick here to secure your place  \n  \nAbout the Facilitator:   \nKel Galavan – Financial Wellbeing Expert | Author | QFA | Mrs Smart Money \nKel Galavan is a financial wellbeing strategist and Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA) who helps organisations support employee wellbeing through engaging\, practical financial education. A former corporate professional with over 20 years of investing experience\, Kel brings a unique blend of financial expertise\, behavioural insight\, and real-world relatability. \nThrough her best-selling book Mindful Money and her corporate programmes\, she equips teams with the tools and confidence to build financial resilience-reducing stress\, increasing engagement\, and fostering a more empowered workforce. \nClick here to secure your place \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://icbe.ie/event/financial-wellbeing-empowering-employees-for-life-and-performance-free-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250618T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250618T123000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20230320T140943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T110023Z UID:9028-1750240800-1750249800@icbe.ie SUMMARY:From Good to Great: Enhancing Data Visualisation in PowerPoint DESCRIPTION:  \nFrom Good to GreatEnhancing Data Visualisation in PowerPoint\n2 X 2-hour workshops (1 webinar a week for two weeks) \n10am – noonWednesdays 18th & 25th June+ option for people to stay on and practice for additional 30 minutes (until 12:30) Cost: €150 Member; €200 Non Member (per Person)Places are limited / Skillnet funding applied \nContact alison@icbe.ie to book your place or click the CONTACT US button above \n  \nTarget audience: Anyone presenting with PowerPoint who wants to display data visually \nPre-requisites: Prior knowledge of PowerPoint to a basic level is essential \n  \nFEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS ATTENDEES– One of the most practical courses I have done in years– I learned loads of stuff I didn’t know PowerPoint could do– Lots of hints and tips to work smarter with Presentations \n  \nSession 1 – Data Visualisation with Infographics \nLearn how to create business infographics. The session will cover the following; \n\nStory – Consider your data and how best to display it for maximum impact\nColour – Understand the importance of colour and how to choose additional colours that complement each other\nDesign – Understand the fundamental basics of arranging shapes to create infographics\nShapes – Understand advanced tools to allow you to make any shape imaginable\nFormat – Understand how to use special effects with both shapes and text\nIcons – Understand the icons available to you in your version of PowerPoint and where to find additional icons\n\n  \nSession 2 – Data Visualisation with Charts and Graphs \nLearn how to create graphs and charts that display your data effectively. The session will cover the following; \n\nAppropriate visualisation for different data types\nDesign Principles for effective data visualisation\nCommon mistakes to avoid\n\n  \nFIONA WALSH – Empower PresentationsPowerPoint Trainer | Microsoft Master Trainer | Presentation Guild Board Member | All Ireland Business All-Star Accredited \nFiona\, a certified Microsoft PowerPoint trainer\, is on a mission to banish Death by PowerPoint. \nWith 25 years in corporate\, she has seen her fair share of bad slides. As an IT Manager/Trainer\, she became the primary go-to person for help with anything PowerPoint related. \nShe set up her business in 2020 to provide bespoke PowerPoint training to companies. She loves it when a client gets an ‘aha’ moment as they realise there’s a more innovative way to do something\, and it will save them time! URL:https://icbe.ie/event/from-good-to-great-enhancing-data-visualisation-in-powerpoint/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250711T123931 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250711T123931 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250711T122527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T123931Z UID:14058-1752237571-1752237571@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Leading In Times of Disruption – A new ICBE Senior Leadership Programme with Ade McCormack DESCRIPTION:  \nPrepare Your Leaders for an Uncertain Future\n  \nWe are delighted to have secured Ade McCormack to deliver a New Senior Leadership Programme\, Leading In Times of Disruption. It is exclusive to ICBE and delivered in-company only. \nThis programme will enable your Senior leaders to develop an organisation capable of operating in increasingly chaotic circumstances. \nProgramme Overview\nGeopolitics and technology are only two of the forces that are making the world increasingly uncertain. The traditional process-centric model\, which has served organisations well for several centuries\, is no longer ‘fit for purpose’. We need a radically different approach. But one that does not threaten existing cashflows or unnerve staff. \nHowever\, there is a way forward. This transformative programme advocates an intelligent approach\, which in essence draws from living systems – highly evolved systems optimised for survival: \n\nAcute sense of their environment\nProbabilistic rather than deterministic – embracing adaptability\nReal-time response – acting without delay\n\nCore Focus Areas\n\nDisruption – What is driving the need to develop intelligent organisations.\nOrganisational design – A real-time\, adaptive approach.\nTalent management – Harnessing our humanity.\nTechnology – Augmenting our cognition.\nLeadership – The organisational nervous system.\nPurpose – A buffer against uncertainty.\n\n\nKey Benefits for Leaders\n✔ Be able to harness the full potential of your people\, technology (including AI) and data. \n✔ Be able to orchestrate this organisational evolution without spending a fortune on transformation. \nCounterintuitively\, perhaps\, your people will welcome this and so you’re existing cashflows will not be put at further risk. \n  \nProgramme Format\nFlexible delivery options to suit your organisation: \nIn-Person – 1-day immersive workshop \nOnline – 6 x 1-hour interactive sessions \nFully tuneable to your organisation’s needs \n  \nAbout Ade McCormack\n \nAde is a globally recognised advisor\, author\, and speaker on leadership and organisational transformation. \n\nA former technologist with a background in astrophysics who today is focused on how organisations adapt to what is an increasingly complex world.\n​Founder\, Adaptive Edge Initiative\, a thinktank focused on empowering organisations to deal with increasing disruption.\n\n\nFormer Financial Times columnist on leadership matters.\nLectured at MIT Sloan on leadership matters.\nWorks with the University of Cambridge (Moller Institute) on leadership education.\nWorked in over forty countries across the world across multiple sectors with many of the world’s most prominent brands.\nAuthor of six books on strategic and societal matters.​\n\nProgramme Fee\nCompany rate: €5\,000 \nFor a full-day in-person workshop or 6 x 1-hour online sessions. \nThis ICBE programme is open to both members and non-members. URL:https://icbe.ie/event/leading-in-times-of-disruption-a-new-icbe-senior-leadership-programme-with-ade-mccormack/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20240703T111045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T173031Z UID:12208-1757894400-1757980799@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Data Analytics : A Cross Functional Collaboration Programme DESCRIPTION:Data Analytics :\nA Cross Functional Collaboration Programme\nAdvanced Productivity Skillnet\n4 days of effort over 4 weeks(includes project & mentoring with Dave Clarke) Cost: €795 Member: €995 Non-Member (per person)With Skillnet funding applied Start Date: Monday\, September 15th : End Date: Friday\, November 21st 2025  (detailed schedule below)Enquire for in-company options. \nFor more info / to book a place\, contact kate@icbe.ie \nThis 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 any function of an organisation. \n Advanced Productivity Data Analytics Brochure – Sept 2025 \nData Analytics Structure Overview \n  \nSee recent 30-minute webinar delivered by Dave & Helen Clarke \nhttps://icbe.ie/webinar/data-analytics-for-everyone-how-to-use-data-to-enhance-your-role/ \n  \n \n  \nLearning outcomes: \n\nBecome equipped with an understanding of what operational questions can be answered by skilful interpretation of data.\nGet to grips with how data can drive decision-making in your business\, resulting in better outcomes.\nLearn how to work with different processes\, tools and methodologies in order to build effective and efficient data analytic projects and programmes.\nEquip yourself with the skills necessary to answer the business questions presented by the new industry 4.0 era – by harnessing the latest data architectures.\nSpeed up your ability to translate data into competitive advantages for your business\, by working with the latest analytic techniques\, tools and algorithms.\n\nThis 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. \nDURATION – 4 DAYS OF EFFORT OVER 4 WEEKS \nWeek 1:  \n\n5 online lectures of 60 to 90 minutes\n3 breakout session of 60 minutes to review lecture content\n\nWeek 2: \n\n3 online lectures of 60 to 90 minutes\n2 breakout sessions of 60 minutes to review lecture content\n1 project mentor session of 60 minutes\n2 hours non-contact time to complete course project\n\nWeek 3:  \n\n6 hours non-contact time to complete course project\n1 project mentor session of 60 minutes\n\nWeek 4: \n\n4 hours non-contact time to complete course project.\n1 project mentor session of 60 minutes\nonline presentation of project results to class at end of course (2 hours)\n\nDelivered by Clarke Analytics \n  \nCourse Schedule \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://icbe.ie/event/data-analytics-start-your-journey-2/ CATEGORIES:ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251002T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251002T133000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250910T161127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T161421Z UID:14539-1759408200-1759411800@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Leading in Chaos – Make Disruption Your Business Partner DESCRIPTION:Leading in Chaos – Make Disruption your business Partner\nWebinar with Ade McCormack – Helping Senior Leaders create super-resilient organisations \n  \nDate:  Thurs. 2nd October \nTime:  12.30pm – 1.15pm \nFor Senior Leaders \nFree to attend \n  \nIn an era of relentless change\, disruption is no longer a threat to be managed-it’s a partner to be embraced. \nThis unique webinar provides an opportunity for Senior Leaders to hear from Ade McCormack\, globally recognised advisor\, author\, and speaker on leadership and organisational transformation. Ade challenges leaders to step beyond comfort zones\, rethink traditional models\, and embrace the opportunities chaos presents. \n“He challenges current perspectives\, and in my mind\, he is the “jolt” we all need to help us look at things through a different lens and take action to move forward. I would highly recommend Ade to any Leader looking to challenge themselves and their organisation to step in to their discomfort zone for a while” \nWhy Attend? \nBy joining this webinar\, you will: \n\nView disruption from a new perspective.\nUnderstand why most business models are unsuitable for an increasingly uncertain world.\nLearn how to implement the most universally successful approach to innovation.\nDiscover how to treat cognition (natural and artificial) as an organisation asset.\nHave ample opportunity to ask questions on this strategically critical topic.\n\n  \nOutcomes for Senior Leaders \nBy the end of this webinar\, you will: \n\nHave a taken a critical step towards future-proofing your organisation.\nRecognise the importance of developing a resilient leadership team.\nGain new insights into how the world is changing and the associated implications for your organisation.\nDiscover the steps your organisation needs to take to succeed in an increasingly chaotic world.\n\nAde McCormack is a globally recognised advisor\, author\, and speaker on leadership and organisational transformation. \n\nFounder\, Adaptive Edge Initiative\, a thinktank focused on empowering organisations to deal with increasing disruption.\nFinancial Times columnist for a decade on leadership matters.\nLectured at MIT Sloan on leadership matters.\nWorks with the University of Cambridge (Moller Institute) on leadership education.\nTrained in astrophysics and has worked in space science for the European Space Agency.\nWorked in over forty countries across the world across multiple sectors with many of the world’s most prominent brands.\nWorks with leaders across Ireland.\nWritten six books on strategic and societal matters.​\nWorked with the European Commission\, including authoring a book on the future of skills in Europe.\n\n​ Learn more about Ade: LinkedIn Profile URL:https://icbe.ie/event/leading-in-chaos-make-disruption-your-business-partner/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Webinar CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Online Training,Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251007T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251007T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250916T222226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T122212Z UID:14576-1759831200-1759842000@icbe.ie SUMMARY:ICBE Benchmarking Visit to Zimmer Biomet\, Galway DESCRIPTION:  \n ICBE Benchmarking Visit – ICBE Members Only \nICBE Benchmarking Visit to Zimmer Biomet\, Galway – 7th October\, 2025 10am to 1pm\, 7th October Deerpark Ind. Estate\, Oranmore\, Carrowmoneash\, County Galway\, H91 AE08 To register your interest\, click the BOOK A PLACE button above. Places Are Limited to one per company.  \nZimmer Biomet is delighted to offer a benchmarking visit based on Digital and technology based transformation on the 7th October 2025. \nSee how Industry 4.0 technologies are transforming manufacturing\, quality\, finance\, and engineering. Discover smart manufacturing in action\, real-time digital dashboards\, advanced process automation\, and innovative additive manufacturing for implants\, all supported by a paperless quality management system. Gain valuable insights into data-driven efficiency and continuous improvement. \n \n We intend this to be an interactive morning\, where attendees share their own insights as well as learn from Zimmer Biomet’s experience.\n  \n  URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-benchmarking-visit-zimmer-galway/ LOCATION:Zimmer Biomet\, Galway\, Deerpark Ind. Estate\, Oranmore\, Galway\, H91 AE08\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Benchmarking Visits,Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251014T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250711T092315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T121507Z UID:14039-1760434200-1760457600@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Presenting with Powerpoint Masterclass | October 14\, 2025 | Book Now DESCRIPTION:Presenting with Powerpoint Masterclass\nDate: October 14th | Attend on line or in person (hybrid delivery) \n  \nVenue: Fitzwilliam Hotel\, Dublin | Remote access also available  \n  \nCost: €195 pp with Skillnet funding applied \n  \nContact maeve@icbe.ie or alison@icbe.ie to book your place(s) \n  \nGreat presenters are not born they are made! This is the message from Masterinstructor Fiona Walsh  in her excellent Presenting with Powerpoint Masterclass which is running in-person in Dublin and also on-line (hybrid event) on Tuesday October 14th. \nCo-funded by Business Excellence Skillnet and Aviation Skillnet\,  group size is small\, with numbers limited. \nCourse Benefits\n\nEnhanced Presentation Skills: Gain confidence and proficiency in delivering presentations both in person and virtually.\nImproved Audience Engagement: Learn techniques to keep your audience engaged and attentive throughout your presentation.\nAccessibility and Inclusivity: Ensure your presentations are accessible to all audience members\, including those with hearing impairments or language barriers.\nReal-Time Feedback: Use tools like Microsoft Forms to gather immediate feedback during your presentations.\n\nKey Topics Covered\n\nHow to use Microsoft Forms to get live audience feedback: Understand how to integrate Microsoft Forms into your presentations to gather real-time feedback from your audience.\nRehearse timings feature: Practice your presentation with the rehearse timings feature to ensure you stay within your allotted time.\nRehearse with Coach: Use the rehearse with coach feature to receive real-time feedback and improve your presentation delivery.\nSecrets of the Presenter View: Master the art of seamless navigation to any slide in your presentation without revealing other slides\, ensuring a smooth and professional delivery.\nTurning on Live Captioning: Discover how to enable live captioning for in-person presentations to support audience members who are hard of hearing.\nTurning on Live Transcription: Learn how to turn on live transcription for in-person presentations to aid audience members for whom English isn’t their first language.\nScreen sharing in Teams without showing your desktop: Learn how to share your presentation in Teams to maintain privacy and focus during your presentations.\nUsing PowerPoint Live in MS Teams: Explore the features of PowerPoint Live\, including the ability to see notes view when presenting from only a laptop\, without the need for a second screen.\n\n  \nAbout the Facilitator – Fiona Walsh\, Empower Presentations  \n  \nWith 25 years in corporate\, Fiona has seen her fair share of poorly designed and presented slides. As an IT Manager/Trainer with a STEM background\, she became the primary go-to person for help with anything PowerPoint and presentation-related. She set up Empower Presentations to provide bespoke PowerPoint and presentation training to organisations. She loves it when a client has an ‘aha’ moment as they realise there’s a more innovative way to do something\, and it will save them time. She is passionate about teaching people how to create slides that are fit for purpose and engaging. She also focuses on presenting confidently\, including best practices in the boardroom\, at conferences\, and online\, for example\, with MS Teams. Fiona is a certified Microsoft Master Trainer\, has a diploma in IT Teacher Training and an MSc in Digital Innovation. She recently finished her term as Director of Education for the Presentation Guild\, a global organisation for presentation professionals\, for which she is an active volunteer. \n  \nContact maeve@icbe.ie  to book your place(s) \n  URL:https://icbe.ie/event/presenting-with-powerpoint-masterclass-october-14-2025-book-now/ CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251014T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251014T110000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250523T135354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T155833Z UID:13713-1760436000-1760439600@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Knowledge Session: Critical Soft Skills in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Critical Skills in the Age of Artificial Intelligence\nEssential soft skills that remain crucial – even as AI automates many tasks\nTuesday\, October 14th  New Date\nStarting at 10am (40 mins + Q&A)\nwith Mary Lynch\, Modality Consulting\nTo register for this free Teams webinar\, click the BOOK A PLACE button above\n& we will forward the Teams link prior to October 14th\n  \n1. What will be covered? \nTrust & Empathy \n\nUnderstanding and building trust in an AI-driven world\nHow AI might change how we trust others\nHow empathy differentiates humans from AI and enhances collaboration\n\nAdaptability & Resilience \n\nThriving in a rapidly changing work environment\nDeveloping a growth mindset to stay ahead of AI-driven changes\n\nCritical Thinking & Problem-Solving \n\nWhy AI can process data but humans must interpret and apply it\nDiscernment and Strategies for analysing AI-generated insights effectively\n\nEthical Decision-Making & AI Literacy \n\nUnderstanding the ethical implications of AI in the workplace\nMaking responsible\, human-centred decisions with AI support\n\n  \n2. What Will I learn from attending? \nBy attending\, participants will: \n✅ Identify the most valuable human skills in an AI-driven world\n✅ Learn practical strategies to strengthen these skills\n✅ Gain confidence in working alongside AI rather than fearing it\n✅ Develop a mindset for continuous learning and adaptability\n  \n3. Who Should Attend/Benefit from attending? \nThis webinar is ideal for: \n🔹 Professionals & leaders adapting to AI in the workplace\n🔹 HR & L&D teams looking to upskill employees\n🔹 Entrepreneurs & business owners navigating digital transformation\n🔹 Students & early-career professionals preparing for AI-powered industries\n  \nMary Lynch\, Modality Consulting \nMary is a dynamic and strategic organisation development consultant with over 20 years’ experience collaborating with Leaders and employees to create high performing teams and organisations. She is a strong proponent of the idea that when companies understand and leverage the power of learning they can achieve major personal and organisational transformation in a short period of time. \nMary is passionate about harnessing the individual and collective power of employees to transform organisations when they align their personal growth to business growth. She loves to share this knowledge when she teaches organisation development and leadership in the Irish Management Institute and University of Limerick \nShe partnered with the Great Place to Work institute to lead culture transformation and help companies become Best Places to Work. Mary has also worked as a HR Manager and Senior Director of HR. \nMary’s specialist expertise includes Business and HR Strategy\, Leadership Development\, Executive coaching\, Company culture diagnostics\, Team Dynamics and behavioural profiling. URL:https://icbe.ie/event/critical-skills-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online session CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251016T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251016T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250806T161204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T121649Z UID:14220-1760605200-1760619600@icbe.ie SUMMARY:ICBE Benchmarking Visit - Early Career Pathways at Musgrave DESCRIPTION:Are you a senior HR or L&D professional?\nAre you responsible for Talent Management in your organisation?\n\nIf so\, this event will be of interest to you. \n  \n ICBE Benchmarking Visit – ICBE Members Only \nEarly Careers Pathways at Musgrave The evolution of Musgrave’s multi award-winning Graduate Programme\, Internship Programme\, and GenRep. + AI and Copilot in daily operations 9am to 1pm\, 16th October Kilcock\, Co. Kildare This visit is for senior HR & L&D professionals of the ICBE community To register your interest\, click the BOOK A PLACE button above or contact grainne@icbe.ie Places Are Limited   \nThe Musgrave Graduate Programme is one of the country’s leading graduate programmes\, in place for over 30 years. \nThis ICBE visit will give attendees an overview of the programme \nas well as an understanding of Musgrave’s Early Careers selection process\, \nhow they enable Early Career development and approach succession and talent identification. \nWe will also take a look at how AI and Copilot are being integrated into daily operations at Musgrave. \n We intend this to be an interactive morning\, where attendees share their own insights as well as learn from the Musgrave experience.\n  \n  URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-benchmarking-visit-musgrave-early-career-pathways/ LOCATION:Musgrave Group\, Kilkock CATEGORIES:Benchmarking Visits,Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251029T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251029T151500 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20211123T164118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T090828Z UID:5676-1761742800-1761750900@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Mentoring and Coaching Skills - Professional Development Series DESCRIPTION:Mentoring and Coaching Skills:Facilitating Performance through High Impact Conversations \nfor people managers / leadersthose who wish to build on their communication and influencing skills \n4 x 2.25 Online Sessions via Zoom – Professional Development Series\n1pm – 3:15pm (New Time)Wednesdays: 29th October + 5th\, 12th & 19th November  €215 Members / €275 Non Members (per person)Skillnet funding applied – places are limited \nTo book your place/s\, click the CONTACT US button above or contact grainne@icbe.ie \n  \nProgramme Overview \n Mentoring and Coaching are increasingly being recognised as important development tools to support professional learning and growth. Business Leaders and Managers can significantly increase employee and stakeholder engagement\, motivate people to take responsibility and reach important goals and milestones by learning the skills and language of Mentoring and Coaching. \nMentoring and Coaching dialogue turns experiences into learning. This programme offers the core skills and knowledge required to engage in facilitative and powerful results-focused conversations \nOn completion of the programme participants will: \n\nUnderstand the differences between coaching and mentoring and the power of a combined approach\nKnow how to structure a Mentoring/Coaching session\nBe in a position to adopt a Mentoring and Coaching Style of conversation formally and informally at work\nLearn the skills of mentoring and coaching such as listening\, questioning\, goal setting and gaining commitment\nBe familiar with and have practiced a set of practical Mentoring and Coaching approaches and Tools\nUnderstand and implement the ‘power of a positive focus’\nLearn how to provide feedback that lands well\nBe introduced to Transactional Analysis and its applicability in a ‘Manager as Coach’ relationship\n\n  \nModule 1: \n\nWhat is Mentoring and Coaching: differences and power of a combined approach\nBenefits of Mentoring and Coaching in the workplace\nWhat happens in a Mentoring/Coaching session & Confidentiality\nCore Skills 1: Questioning with Purpose\nCoaching Tool 1: GROW Model\n\nModule 2: \n\nGoal setting\nCore Skills 2: Listening\nCoaching Tool 2: Coaching Wheel\n\nModule 3 \n\nHow to give Feedback that lands well\nCore Skills 3: Building Trust & Psychological Safety\nCoaching Tool 3: C.I.A. Model\n\nModule 4 \n\nPower of a Positive Approach\n\n\nPositive Emotions in the workplace\nTransactional Analysis – Coach/Manager Toolkit &\nForcefield Analysis\n\n  \nFacilitated by CZoneCoaching.ie \nJane Perry is an Organisational Psychologist\, Advanced Practitioner Leadership Coach and Management Development Consultant.  She specialises in Positive Leadership\, Conflict management\, Culture\, Behaviour at work and Individual and Team Resilience and Effectiveness. She has the practical management experience of 25 years in Sales Management and nine years as a self-employed Advanced Practitioner Executive Coach and Facilitator\, working with a broad range of organisations across the Public and Private Sectors. \nJane runs Leadership and Management Development Programmes which include topics such as  Performance and Development Conversations; Communication and Influencing\, Relationship Building and Conflict Management. When working in the Conflict Management space\, Jane works with individuals\, teams and sometimes entire organisations in conflict. Her work is focused on resolution and reconciliation so that people can rebuild and sustain respectful and constructive working relationships. \nJane’s academic background is in Psychology – with an MSc in Positive Psychology and a PG Diploma in Constructivist Psychotherapy. She is an Advanced Practitioner Executive Coach and accredited Corporate Wellbeing Coach. \n  \nMegan O’Neill is a Leadership and Executive Coach with a background in Psychology. She has 13 years of experience in the Arts and Entertainment business and has been running a successful global Marketing Company which operates in the Online Advertising Space for the past five years.​Megan holds a degree in Psychology from University College Dublin and later specialised in Coaching and Mentoring. With a deep passion for personal development\, Megan focuses on empowering individuals to unlock their full potential in both personal and professional contexts. \nMegan specialises in effective communication\, building professional relationships\, inner confidence\, conflict management\, coaching conversations\, emotional intelligence\, organisational culture and change. URL:https://icbe.ie/event/mentoring-and-coaching-skills-professional-development-series/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251030T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251030T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250930T070543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T070543Z UID:14726-1761811200-1761843600@icbe.ie SUMMARY:IMI Graduate Development Programme 2025/2026 | Launching in October DESCRIPTION:  \nStart Date: Launching October 2025 |  Duration: 12 months \n\nFunded cost with 30% Aviation Skillnet funding applied: €3\,850  (Full cost without funding €5\,500)\n  \nFor funding enquiries email: maeve@icbe.ie  \n  \nOverview \nInvest in your top talent\, and they will invest in you. With IMI’s Graduate Development Programme\, you can fast-track the growth of your brightest young minds\, cultivating the next generation of leaders who can deliver value from day one. \nThe IMI Graduate Development Programme equips your graduates and emerging talent with vital workplace skills\, including commercial acumen\, leadership\, problem-solving\, critical thinking\, communication\, and teamwork. \nBy investing in their future\, you’ll accelerate their path to management\, aligning their career aspirations with your business objectives. \nThis programme is perfect for organisations who are aiming to attract\, retain\, and develop the best young talent in the market. \nProgramme features include a DiSC assessment\, 1:1 Mini Coaching Sessions\, an overnight outdoor teambuilding module in Glendalough and a change management business simulation. \n  \nProgramme Themes\nSelf-awareness and leadership skills \nBuild self-awareness and improve on self management skills through a better understanding of emotional intelligence\, resilience\, and stress management. \nProfessional skills\nDeepen understanding of project and change management\, fundamental commercial skills and how best to present yourself at work.\nChange Management\nBe better prepared to promote change through effective influencing and negotiation skills.\nActive learning\nResolve challenges faced by the organisation to accelerate impact and increase their professional presence.\n  \n \n  \n  \nFor more programme information go to:   \nhttps://www.imi.ie/product/graduate-development-programmes/    \n  \nContact Ciara Kissane (IMI) ciara.kissane@imi.ie \n  \nFor information on Aviation Skillnet funding eligibility contact: maeve@icbe.ie URL:https://icbe.ie/event/imi-graduate-development-programme-2025-2026-launching-in-october/ CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Proposed Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20230127T103726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T094518Z UID:8749-1762300800-1762387199@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Toyota Engine Plant\, Deeside Lean Training DESCRIPTION:Toyota Engine Plant\, Deeside Lean Training\nCost Non-Member €620 – ICBE Members €375\nTravel and accommodation costs should be covered by the attendee \n(In person visit)\nCourse Joining Instructions – Deeside – 5th Nov 2025 \n  URL:https://icbe.ie/event/toyota-engine-plant-deeside-lean-training/ LOCATION:Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK)\, Deeside Industrial Park Tenth Ave\, Deeside\, Wales\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251118T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251126T133000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250606T094030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T110255Z UID:13847-1763456400-1764163800@icbe.ie SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching Essentials (Virtual Classroom) DESCRIPTION:LEADERSHIP COACHING ESSENTIALS \n9am – 1.30pm X 4 dates (Tues/Weds) Nov 18/19 & 25/26 (NEW DATES)An online coaching program designed to help you gain a working knowledge and practice of coaching COST: Member €715/Non Member €900with Skillnet funding applied \n\nFor those who need the essentials for their work as leaders\, managers & HR/other professionals\nIdeal for those with little or no coaching experience who need the essentials for their work and also for those with some coach training & experience who want to further develop their practice and effectiveness.\n\nContact grainne@icbe.ie to reserve your spot or clicke the CONTACT US button above \n  \nFeedback from previous online programme: \n\n10/10 -Would recommend to anyone. Really practical learning without significant slides & material.The trainers worked really well together & trainee group also managed to create a safe space for learning and development without judgement.\nThe most useful part of the training for me was developing core skills in coaching. Learning how to listen at different levels and gaining confidence to hold a silent space to ensure the most powerful interaction possible.\n I found the training fantastic! I am in awe of how much progression every person in the group has made in such a short space of time.\n I feel I have grown hugely in confidence with putting my learning into practice due to the opportunities given during each session to practice the skills and core competencies of coaching.\nI feel going back to my workplace I will be able to identify opportunities for coaching and put my learning into practice where appropriate.\n\nProgramme Aims/Objectives \nThis programme is designed to help participants deepen their working knowledge and practice of coaching. Specific objectives include helping participants: \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 four half days (each 4.5 hours long) \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. \nWe have retained all of the main elements of the face-to-face course\, including lots of practical experience of coaching practice.  We have experience of delivering online training sessions\, and are struck by the quality and depth of training work that can now be done on line. \nThe programme will be run over four half-days. The style will be a mix of short briefings on relevant theory/models\, facilitated discussion\, group engagement and opportunities to try out and practice your learning. Feedback when provided will be affirming and constructive\, both from the facilitator and from your fellow learners. \nThere will be a requirement to do some “homework” prior to commencement and between the online workshop sessions. \n  \nThe content will include the following areas \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\nThis programme will be delivered by Gerry Ryan MCC\, MICF and Kieran Murphy. \nGerry has a vast experience of in-depth coaching and different approaches to leadership development which has led him to attain the title of MCC (Master Credentialed Coach) accredited by the ICF (International Coach Federation) – the top level of award accredited by the ICF. \nKieran has over 20 years’ experience of senior leadership positions at both executive and Board level\, in Ireland and the UK.  The consistent themes across all these experiences is Kieran’s relentless curiosity & exploration about how to bring about positive change in large complex systems\, so that people\, communities & countries are transformed for the better. URL:https://icbe.ie/event/leadership-coaching-essentials-virtual-classroom/ LOCATION:online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251118T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251118T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T070434 CREATED:20250709T185937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T155849Z UID:14035-1763478000-1763481600@icbe.ie SUMMARY:ICBE Members Only: The 3 Pillars Leaders can Leverage to Prevent & Reduce Burnout -- 1-hour Knowledge Session DESCRIPTION:The 3 Pillars Leaders can Leverage to Prevent & Reduce BurnoutwithShauna Moran\, Burnout Prevention Specialist Tuesday\, November 18th at 3pm(45 minute Zoom session + 15 minute Q&A) Free ICBE Member-Only EventTo register\, click the BOOK A PLACE button & we will forward the Zoom link before the 18th  \n  \nGallup’s 2024 State of the Global Workplace report revealed that burnout remains stubbornly high\, with 44% of employees saying they experience stress “a lot of the day.” \nIn our ICBE Skillnet Sustainable Leader Research\, one third of participants reported burnout.That’s 1 out of 3 professionals experiencing burnout at some stage in their career\, but the real problem is when we see stress and burnout impact on a team and even organisational level. \nIn this powerful session\, you will learn the root causes of burnout and lack of engagement – so that you can create real solutions to equip yourself and your team to thrive without stress. \n  \nShauna Moran is an internationally recognised expert in workplace wellbeing\, burnout prevention\, and leadership development. \nHer background blends psychology\, innovation management\, and systemic coaching. Shauna holds a BSc in Psychology & Innovation Management\, and is a PCC-level coach with the ICF and EMCC\, as well as a certified Systemic Team Coach. She’s the author of Managing Employee Burnout and a keynote speaker at major events such as the Dublin Tech Summit and International Women’s Day forums. “I built this practice to help leaders work\, lead\, and live differently-to expand what’s possible without burning out in the process.”– Shauna URL:https://icbe.ie/event/the-3-pillars-leaders-can-leverage-to-prevent-reduce-burnout-icbe-members-only/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Webinar CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR