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SUMMARY:ICBE Lunchtime Webinar -  Data Analytics For Everyone: How to Use Data to Enhance Your Role
DESCRIPTION:Data Analytics For Everyone: How to Use Data to Enhance Your Role \nwith Helen and Dave Clarke\, Clarke Analytics \nTuesday\, March 26th @ 1pm30 minutes + Q&A To register for this free webinar\, click the BOOK A PLACE button aboveWe will forward the link prior to March 26th \n  \n\nEvery company is now a data company\nData analytics allows us to harness the power of data – enabling better decision-making – leading to better outcomes\nThis webinar discusses why it is important to be part of your companies’ data conversations – have your voice heard and expertise count\n\n  \nWho Should Attend?People with an interest in the data\, analytics and AI landscape – who are curious to see how they can use data in their role What You Will LearnAs companies double down on their data and analytics investments\, you will learn the importance of being able to communicate using data + that it is accessible and can be understandable – even if you are not a data scientist/analyst (nor want to be) \n  \nDave Clarke – Clarke Analytics CEO30 Year Data Technology Professional. Wide experience from solution architecture\, data infrastructures\, data analytics and AI technologies\, project\, program and people management Helen Clarke – Clarke Analytics COO12 years experience in the technology industry (telecoms and analytics professional services). Key experience in customer service\, compliance\, research and business development.
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-lunchtime-webinar-data-analytics-for-everyone-how-to-use-data-to-enhance-your-role/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Aircraft Lease Transition Project and Data Management (L7\, 10 ECTS)
DESCRIPTION:Aircraft Lease Transition Project and Data Management (L7\, 10 ECTS)\nStart Date:  April 3rd\, 2024 |10 weeks\nFunded Cost:  €1\,125\nOverview\nThe aim of this course is to familiarise students with Aircraft Lease Transition Project and Data Management and enable them with the knowledge of how to develop a plan which will effectively manage the aircraft technical data during the transition phase. Successful students will be able to examine project details and evaluate information\, presenting it for dissemination by technical teams during the process and be able to generate information and propose solutions to manage client obligations and expectations during negotiations. \n  \nWhat are the entry requirements?\nA Level 6 qualification in aircraft maintenance\, an aviation qualification at Level 6 or above or with extensive experience in the aircraft maintenance industry. \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. \n  \nWhat modules will I study?\n\nPrinciples of Project Management\nSoftware Platforms 1\nSoftware Platforms 2\nLease Transition Time Management\nAircraft Technical Information Evaluation\nTechnical Information Presentation\nAircraft Technical Data Analysis\nGroup Work – Practical\nLease Consultant / Client Communication and Management\nTransition Project Case Study\n\nDelivery \n10 weeks\, 3 hours per week. \n6.00pm to 9.00pm \nCommencing April 3rd\, 2024 \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 Aircraft Lease Transition Project and Data Management  (Special Purpose Award\, Level 7\, 10 Credits) \nFor queries relating to the course content\nContact: Jane Magill\, Atlantic Air Adventure Park Co LtdTel: 061 363687 / 087 2037487 \nBook online at the Flexible Learning Website:\nhttps://tus.ie/courses/certificate-aircraft-lease-transition-project-and-data-management/ \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-copy-copy-2-copy/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240404T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
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SUMMARY:BUILDING A HIGH PERFORMANCE CULTURE with leading performance psychologist Caroline Currid
DESCRIPTION:TO BOOK YOUR PLACE\, VISIT EVENTBRITE \n \nAs a leading Performance Psychologist\, Caroline Currid is creating a legacy\nby enabling elite sports and business people to achieve unprecedented results\nCombined with her common-sense approach & psychological insight\, Caroline has achieved ground breaking results working across a range of\nindustries globally including Pharmaceutical\, Energy\, Aviation\, Engineering\, Technology\, Medical Devices\, Financial\, Health Care & Recruitment.\nHer results within the sporting domain have also set her apart from others in her field of expertise and she has become\none of the most sought after in the field of Performance Psychology.\n  \nTO BOOK YOUR PLACE\, VISIT EVENTBRITE \nAGENDA:\n9:00am – 9:30am        Tea/coffee & pastries + Networking\n9:30am – 9:45am         Welcome & Introductions\n9:45am – 11:15am       Building A High Performance Culture with Caroline Currid\n11:15am – 12pm          Q&A\n12pm – 1pm                Light lunch + Networking\n  \nWHY SHOULD I ATTEND? \n\nLearn about the High Performing fundamentals that apply to both elite sports and business – the basis for cultivating high performing leaders and their teams\nOperating in a high pressure environment? Learn how to manage stress and uncertainty while maximising performance\nLearn how to thrive and achieve success at both a personal and organisational level\n\n  \n“Caroline was absolutely outstanding.  Her talk was so well prepared and tailored to the crowd.  Each and every person who attended spoke about how relatable and intelligent her presentation was.  I can see why she is at the top of her field.  I think the team felt the points and guidance that Caroline gave them will help them reach success in work and also in life outside work. \n  \nSome of the sports teams & individuals Caroline has worked with include: \n\nRugby Lions Captain\, Paul O’Connell\nGold medal-winning members of the Kenyan Olympic team\nAll Ireland Football Championship winners Tyrone (2008) Dublin (2010 & 2011)\nAll Ireland Hurling Championship winners Limerick (2018\, 2020\, 2021\, 2022 & 2023)\nCeltic FC\nMunster Rugby\n\n  \nWHO IS THIS HIGH PERFORMANCE SESSION FOR? \n\nThis is a high impact session with transformative insights. It is an experience that will challenge you to take action and see results.\n\n  \n\nThis session is specifically designed for people in business & sport who operate in the challenging realm of decision-making. Recognising the immense pressure they face; the session addresses key challenges such as managing stress and uncertainty\, cultivating high-performing teams\, and implementing strategies for selfcare.\n\n  \n\nAdditionally\, the session focuses on removing self-imposed limitations\, maintaining high standards\, and building a robust support network. By addressing these critical aspects\, the session aims to empower leaders with the skills and insights needed to thrive in their roles and foster both personal and organisational success.\n\n  \nThe North-East Lean Network is an industry-led network that focuses on best practices and cutting-edge developments in Lean enterprise\, operational\, and process excellence; lean thinking and practices; and continuous improvement. \n  \nThe West & North West Lean Network is an industry led business network linked with 3rd level Academic Institutions\, IDA\, Enterprise Ireland\, Local Enterprise Office and Chambers of Commerce. \nOur Mission is to promote Lean methodologies across all sectors and to share ideas that foster competitiveness for success. \nEach year we develop a calendar of events\, a mix of seminars and best practice visits to companies within and outside the region. \n  \nThe Irish Centre for Business Excellence (ICBE) is Ireland’s leading knowledge sharing network for Business Excellence.  At ICBE we bring global best practice in business excellence to our members\, provide insight into what they need to be doing next and support them in their journey.  Our network comprises Ireland’s leading companies\, across sectors\, who are aligned with our ethos of knowledge sharing. \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/navigating-a-path-to-high-performance-with-caroline-currid/
LOCATION:ATU Sligo\, ATU Sligo\, Ash Lane Ballytivnan\, Sligo\, F91 YW50\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240418T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
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SUMMARY:IMI Essential Skills of Management (Cork)
DESCRIPTION:The Essential Skills of Management programme is one of the IMI’s most popular executive development programmes \n\n6 Days: 18th – 19th April \, 16th – 17th May and 13th – 14th June\, 9.00am – 5.00pm each day\nAll 6 days in person at IMI training facilities\, Lapps Quay\, Cork\n\nCost = €1\,500 per personSubstantial Skillnet funding applied \nContact grainne@icbe.ie to book your place\nThis highly interactive six-day programme is designed to enhance your existing management skills.We will help you develop new competencies within a framework of identified essential skills.\nIt is comprised of 6 full days divided into 3 modules of 2 consecutive days each:\n\nExcel: Learn a variety of management tools and techniques\,\nPerform: Discover how to design strategies for increased employee performance and\nDeliver: Find out how to foster an environment of creativity and innovation.\n\n  \nWHO IS THE COURSE FOR?This programme is ideal for developing managers who have 6 months or more experience and who would like to enhance their key management skills. \nLEARNING OUTCOMES\nModule 1• Define the role of the Manager• Apply listening techniques• Diagnose business environment• Develop Stakeholder maps• Apply planning techniques• Set effective goals• Solve problems effectively• Manage through conflict Module 2• Understand influencing styles• Align resources• Delegate tasks effectively• Empower team members• Build trust• Enhance motivation• Develop teams• Manage team dynamics Module 3• Deliver effective feedback• Identify leadership styles• Understand personal behaviour• Diagnose behaviour of others• Apply a PMDS• Coach for performance• Manage performance• Deliver appraisals \n  \nSchedule\nModule 1 (2 days): Understanding your Role and Context• Remote working and leading• The role of the manager• Listening skills• Your development planning• Management behaviours• Essential steps of planning• Goal and objective setting• Problem solving• Responses to Conflict Module 2 (2 days): Aligning Goals & Resources• Influencing• Delegation• Flexible Management• Introduction to Belbin• Belbin Team roles• Motivation• Building blocks of successful teams• Building trust• Team stages & high performing teams Module 3 (2 days): Building an enabling culture• DiSC Profile – understanding self• DiSC Profile – understanding others• Performance management & effective feedback• Coaching skills for managers• Managing different performance conversations• Pulling it all together \n  \nTrainer Profile\nDymphna Ormonde has spent the past 12 years as an executive coach and trainer across both the public and private sectors designing and delivering training and coaching programmes at all levels in organisations including business owners and management teams and has built a reputation for developing and delivering training that engages\, challenges and stimulates the thinking of participants to bring about change in behaviours. In addition to coaching and training\, Dymphna has lectured on Leadership and Change\, Human Resource Development and Communications in Organisations in the J.E. Cairnes School of Business\, NUI\, Galway and on Front Line Management for the National College of Ireland. Dymphna was awarded a diploma in Life and Business Coaching\, accredited by the European Coach Institute.
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/imi-essential-skills-of-management-cork/
LOCATION:IMI Cork\, 1 Lapps Quay\, Cork\, Cork\, T12 VF82\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240418T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240418T163000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240130T120749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T151509Z
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SUMMARY:Benchmarking Visit to Coca-Cola Ballina Beverages
DESCRIPTION:Digitisation and Automation for Manufacturing\nIn collaboration with the North West Lean Forum\n  \nAgenda| \nPlease arrive at 1.15pm for 1.30 prompt start. \nOverview – Coca-Cola Ballina Digital Transformation Journey \nTour \nDebrief and Q&A \nNumbers attending site visits are limited and members are registered on a first come first serve basis. \nThis event is fully booked
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/benchmarking-visit-to-coca-cola-ballina-beverages/
CATEGORIES:Benchmarking Visits,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,Site Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240424T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240424T110000
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SUMMARY:ICBE Knowledge Session:  High Performing Teams | The Victory Conditions
DESCRIPTION:  \nHigh Performing Teams | The Victory Conditions \nWednesday\, April 24th / Starts at 10am45 mins + 15 mins Q&ATo register\, click BOOK A PLACE aboveWe will forward the Zoom link prior to the 24th  In this webinar\, we will explore the fundamental elements of high-performing teams. \nEmphasis will be placed on the pivotal role of psychological safety in empowering team members\, underscored by the significance of trust\, expectation\, and recognition in the context of high-performance. \nAttendees will be invited to engage in further discussions on cultivating high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation during a Q&A session. \n  \nWho should attend? Learning & Development Managers\, HR Directors\, Leaders of people development looking to enhance team and organisational effectiveness\, in organisations of 150+ employees. \n  \nTimothy Mulholland – Organisational Development Consultant | OMT GlobalWith 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
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-knowledge-session-high-performing-teams-the-victory-conditions/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240425T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240425T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240409T095552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T114320Z
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SUMMARY:ICBE Artificial Intelligence Executive Programme - An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:ICBE Artificial Intelligence Executive Programme – An Introduction \nApril 25th\,  3- 3.30pm \nWith Victor del Rosal\, UCD Professional Academy \nThis free webinar will give participants an introduction to our new ICBE Artificial Intelligence Executive Programme\, which begins on May 1st\, 2024. For further information on the programme Click on the link \nThis webinar will include: \n\nBrief introduction on what AI is.\nInformation on Gen AI and benefits\nOverview of the ICBE Artificial Intelligence Executive Programme\nQ+A\n\nTo register for this free webinar\, click BOOK A PLACE above \nWe will forward the Zoom link prior to the 25th \n  \nVictor del Rosal\, UCD Professional Academy \n \nAI Educator and Pioneer \n Lecturer\, Masters in AI for Business\, National College of Ireland\, Dublin \nFounder & Chief Prompt Engineer\, Fiveinnolabs\, AI innovation consultancy \nBook author: “Disruption: Emerging Technologies and the Future of Work” \nHead of Business Analysis for High Tech & Telecom at the Tata Consultancy Services Supply Chain Center of Excellence \nDirector of Strategy and Business Development for Irish cloud services provider CloudStrong
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-artificial-intelligence-executive-programme-an-introduction/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240509T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241220T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T063025Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity and Inclusion  Demystified - A Common Sense Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Diversity and Inclusion Demystified – A Common Sense Workshop\nDates:  Available on request as in-company virtual session\nFunded Cost: €1\,080 (up to 8 participants)\nDuration: 2 hrs\n\nHelping busy leaders deliver on D&I for ESG\nThis 2 hour session presented by Pippa Halley\, founder of Culture Smart\,  is designed to help busy or overwhelmed leaders and managers clearly understand the steps needed to make progress on D&I\, without spending a fortune\, or adding complex ‘to dos’ to an already busy workload. \nIt is suitable for organisations that want to build a meaningful D&I programme (and report on it!) as part of ESG activity. \nThis workshop will help you assess where you’re at\, figure out next steps and make a plan that works for your business and people. Importantly\, you’ll gain top tips for communicating your D&I story straight away so your people will start to see and experience D&I as a priority. \nWho should attend \nGroups of leaders/managers/employees who need to get moving on Diversity and Inclusion planning and delivery. Specifically useful for organisations who want to report on and demonstrate intent and progress around ESG/CSRD reporting. \nLearning outcomes \n\nSimple explanation of what you need to do to respond to ESG/CSRD specifically around diversity and inclusive culture.\nA clear understanding of what to consider in a D&I plan\nThe ability to assess where you are and decide on the steps that make sense for your organisation.\nDetail about how diversity and inclusive culture is measured\, how you can utilise data or insights you might already have – and how you can get the information you need depending on resources\, capacity and urgency.\nClarity on different D&I topics so you can make informed decisions about the training or knowledge building you should invest in right now – or in the future.\nTips to effectively elevate your D&I messaging and communications from leadership and at all levels\, making it BAU so people see and experience it as a priority.\n\n  \n \nAbout Pippa Halley \nPippa Halley is the founder of Culture Smart. She is a workplace culture expert\, D&I specialist\, and communications leader with 17+ years of experience. Pippa takes a practical approach to working with clients. She helps busy leaders cut through the culture and D&I noise\, providing them with clear steps that make sense for each unique situation. \nContact maeve@icbe.ie to request dates\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/diversity-and-inclusion-demystified-a-common-sense-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Proposed Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240514T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240515T170000
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CREATED:20240430T145152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T145316Z
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SUMMARY:Shingo Workshop – Cultural Enablers
DESCRIPTION:Registration :  Shingo Cultural Enablers @ Ipsen – directly with SA Partners NB please include ICBE initials in your company name field \n \nShingo Workshop – Cultural Enablers  \n  \nDate: 14th & 15th May\, 2024 \n  \nLocation: Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Limited \nAddress :  Blanchardstown Industrial Park\, Snugborough Rd\, Blanchardstown\, Dublin \n  \nCost: Non-Member Rate – €1400 / Member Rate – €700 \nFunding Support is through a new EU Fund from Skillnet Ireland via ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet \n  \n \nThis two-day workshop integrates classroom and on-site experiences at a host facility to build upon the knowledge and experience gained from the DISCOVER EXCELLENCE and SYSTEMS DESIGN* workshops. It takes you deeper into the Shingo Model™ by focusing on the principles identified in the Cultural Enablers dimension of the Shingo Guiding Principles: \n\nRespect Every Individual\nLead with Humility\n\nCultural Enablers principles make it possible for people in an organization to engage in the transformation journey\, progress in their understanding\, and build a culture of organizational excellence. Organizational excellence cannot be achieved through top-down directives or piecemeal implementation of tools. It requires a widespread organizational commitment. The CULTURAL ENABLERS workshop will help you define ideal behaviours and the systems that drive them by using behavioural benchmarks. \n  \n*DISCOVER EXCELLENCE and SYSTEMS DESIGN are prerequisites to this workshop. \n  \n  \n  \nAbout Ipsen Manufacturing \n \nIpsen has been in Ireland for over 30 years and its Dublin manufacturing facility produces the active ingredients for two of the company’s oncology treatments.  Ipsen has been present in Ireland since 1989\, pioneering innovation across manufacturing\, research and development (R&D) and commercial activities at its site in Blanchardstown\, Dublin. Ipsen Ireland employs approximately 190 staff in Ireland including a team of over 20 chemists and analysts in the R&D team who focus on the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Since 2005\, the R&D team in Dublin has expanded from two people to over 20 today. The group is part of the broader pharmaceutical development group and aiming to realise the company’s ambition of launching one NME (new molecular entity) or meaningful indication per year. \n  \n  \nCourse Facilitator : SA Partners \n \n  \nAt SA Partners Ireland we help businesses in all sectors achieve excellence. We do this by working with organisations and designing transformational change to match their ambitions and surpass their expectations. \nWe deliver our brand promise of Together\, the power to improve by defining what success looks like and then co-creating the appropriate systems\, skills and culture to deliver it. \nWhat we do is focus on the needs of the customer\, develop organisational purpose\, align its processes\, engage its people and create sustainable improvement \nThe Irish business environment is unique and its unique position provides unprecedented opportunities for organisations. \nWe have significant expertise in helping leaders and organisations unlock potential and deliver improvements. S A Partners – Business Process Improvement
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/shingo-workshop-cultural-enablers/
LOCATION:Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Ltd\, Blanchardstown Industrial Park\, Snughborough Road Blanchardstown\, Dublin
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240516T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240516T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240222T104134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T142959Z
UID:11300-1715848200-1715869800@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Journey to Enterprise Excellence 7
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 16th May 20248.30am – 2.30pm \nRegister to book your place\nEventbrite link Journey to Enterprise Excellence\nLink to Agenda\n  \nOn the 16th May 2024 the 7th Journey to Enterprise Excellence Lean Sigma& Digitalisation Conference Conversation will take place in the University ofLimerick in partnership with the Irish Centre for Business Excellence. Ireland has been very successful at implementing Operational and BusinessExcellence models and methodologies. This year’s event will be a conversationon how this vast experience can be utilised to strengthen our competitiveadvantage in the face of employment\, sustainability and technologychallenges. The audience driven panel discussions will feature national and internationalindustry practitioners and subject matter experts. This is your opportunityto ask questions and have them share their advice and guidance for Leanand Six Sigma implementation over the next 20+years. We look forward to you joining us at the University of Limerick\, withEurope’s leading Lean research and educational programmes\, to developyour organisation’s journey to enterprise excellence \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/journey-to-enterprise-excellence-7/
LOCATION:Analog Devices Building\, UL\, University of Limerick Main Campus\, Limerick\, V94 T9PX
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240516T131500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240516T141500
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240423T140315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101826Z
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SUMMARY:AI and HR – Harnessing AI for Business Transformation | Free 1 Hour Webinar
DESCRIPTION:AI and HR – Harnessing AI for Business Transformation – Free 1 Hour Webinar\nThursday 16th May\, 1.15 to 2.15pm\nTo book your place on this free event click here.  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe are delighted to welcome Author Mark Kelly to present our lunchtime webinar AI and HR – Harnessing AI for Business Transformation. \nMark is a leading figure in artificial intelligence (AI)\, celebrated for his TEDx talks and books like “AI Unleashed” and “AI Essentials.” As the founder of AI Ireland and a pioneer in AI staffing\, he has shaped AI adoption strategies globally. Drawing on insights from over 500 AI applications and conversations with 600+ AI experts\, Mark offers practical solutions for digital transformation across sectors. \nHis work\, recognised in major publications and worldwide\, demystifies AI and highlights its potential to transform businesses and customer experiences\, marking him as a key innovator and leader in the AI revolution. https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkellyalldus/ \nTo book your place on this free event click here.   Please share with relevant colleagues. \nThis webinar will include: \n\nA comprehensive overview of the current state of the AI market.\nDiscussion on readily available off-the-shelf AI tools and an independent perspective on their application within HR to enhance performance.\nAn analysis of the implications of the EU AI Act for HR practices.\n\n  \nSupported by Aviation Skillnet
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/ai-and-hr-harnessing-ai-for-business-transformation-free-1-hour-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240520T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20230519T122347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T143125Z
UID:9443-1716192000-1735664400@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion – Half Day Course | Available as in-company programme
DESCRIPTION:  \nEquality\, Diversity and Inclusion – Half Day Course \nTraining Provider: DCM Learning  \nDates: On request  \nFunded Cost with 20% funding applied:  €396 for a virtual session (on-site option also available \, contact us for details) \n  \nOverview  \nThis Half Day course has been designed to help learners reflect on their attitudes and behaviour in a dynamic and thought-provoking way while working in a diverse environment\, The aim of the course is to help learners communicate more effectively and break down barriers by having a greater understanding of their differences. \nLearners will understand why inclusion is so important and how they can revamp their communication skills through language in order to create an environment where everyone feels included\, valued and comfortable. By the end of this session\, learners will understand what equality\, diversity and inclusion is\, and be able to self-assess their own hidden biases and prejudices. \n  \nBy the end of the course each learner will be able to:  \n\nUnderstand what equality and diversity is\nKnow what is respectful and disrespectful behaviour\nUnderstand what unconscious bias is and how it operates in both individuals and organisations\nUnderstand gender stereotyping\, perceptions\, assumptions\, attitudes and prejudices and how these can operate outside of our conscious awareness\n\nTOPICS COVERED  \n\nEquality cornerstones – knowledge; acceptance; understanding; behaviour;\nUsing appropriate language – a shared language\nEncouraging and embracing diversity & inclusion\nIdentifying and understanding the differences in culture\n\nAbout the training provider:  \nFor over a decade\, DCM Learning has been improving individual and business performance in Ireland and the UK. At their core\, they believe people learn best by doing.   They design fun\, powerful experiences that have a profound and lasting impact on people and their careers\, inspiring new ways of thinking\, building critical capabilities and unleashing business success.  DCM  have a strong culture of working in long-term relationships with their clients.   They strongly believe that their client relationships are partnerships and that is the best way for their clients to get the best results.  https://dcmlearning.ie/ \nFor more information on this courses \, and other Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion funded Training\, or to request dates please email maeve@icbe.ie  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-half-day-course-available-as-in-company-programme/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240521T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240429T083404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T083012Z
UID:11901-1716292800-1716294600@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Microsoft Copilot and PowerPoint
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft 365 Copilot AI is transforming the way we work and the way PowerPoint presentations can be made\, delivered and work with other Microsoft 365 applications. This AI-powered assistant seamlessly integrates with Microsoft 365\, offering a suite of features designed to streamline the creation process\, boost productivity\, and elevate the overall impact of your slides. \n  \nWho’s the training for – This is for people who are assessing Copilot’s capabilities with a view to implementing\, and those who have Copilot and are unsure of how to start using it. \n  \nWhy should you do it – Copilot with PowerPoint is a great introduction to Microsoft’s AI software. Learn about the different Copilot licensing options. Learn how to increase productivity and create PowerPoint presentations quickly. \n  \nLearning outcomes – be confident using Copilot and understand its capabilities and limitations. \n  \n\nUnderstand the different licences for Copilot\nGetting started with Copilot in PowerPoint\nBasic Copilot prompts in PowerPoint\n\n  \nTrainer: FIONA WALSH – Empower Presentations \nPowerPoint 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/how-to-use-microsoft-365-copilot-to-create-more-impactful-powerpoint-presentations/
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240522T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240528T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240417T163546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T075539Z
UID:11823-1716370200-1716899400@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Advanced Negotiation Skills
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Negotiation Skills\nDates: May 22nd and 28th  (presented over 2 x half days via Zoom)\nFunded programme cost is €195 per person | Email maeve@icbe.ie to secure your place(s)\n  \nProgramme Overview \nSession 1  ( 9.30am to 12.30pm) \n\nBefore the Deal\nEssential negotiation skills overview – service/product knowledge\, active listening\, empathy\, marketing psychology\, adaptability\, storytelling\nRelationship management\,  Communication and influencing\nProspecting\nDuring the Negotiation\nEmotional intelligence\nThe 7Ps of negotiation\,\nBATNA and other negotiation techniques\n\n Session 2  (9.30am to 12.30pm) \n\nClosing the Deal\nValue and win-win is key\nInfluencing and Negotiation closing techniques\nAfter the Deal\nFollow up\nReview processes  and continue to build relationship\nMemorialise the deal\n\n Learning Outcomes include;  \n\nUnderstanding and applying essential negotiation skills\nMaximising relationship management\nOptimising communication and influencing for successful outcomes in negotiation\nLearning how to effectively close deals\n\n  \nSales Director – Naturalife – “Simon’s negotiation training went down a storm and the team’s feedback was extremely positive and that they have taken lots of learnings that they will put into practice” 2024 \n  \nL&D Manager – Aviation Finance co  – “Many thanks to Simon for an excellent and impactful negotiation training program” 2024 \n  \nMarshall Goldsmith – World no. 1 Leadership Thinker – US – “Simon gives us a rich & thoroughly comprehensible framework for closing deals in business” \n  \n \nSimon Haigh – MBA\, BA (Hons) LawSimon is a highly acclaimed business\, leadership\, brand & personal growth strategist & transformational thought leader. Simon 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. \nEmail:  maeve@icbe.ie  to secure your place(s)
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/advanced-negotiation-skills/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240524
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240426T130354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T194509Z
UID:11890-1716422400-1716508799@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:ICBE (AI)Artificial Intelligence Executive Programme
DESCRIPTION:ICBE (AI)Artificial Intelligence Executive Programme\nDelivered by UCD Professional Academy \nStarting May 23rd\, 2024 \n 9 hours over 2 days \nOnline workshops – live and recorded \nFee: €950 \n  \n  \n  \nProgramme Objectives \nThis highly interactive and practical programme will give a foundational understanding of AI types\, focusing on unique mechanisms and potential of AI\, learning from real world applications. \nDevelop a clear actionable plan for integrating Gen AI into workflows. \n  \nProgramme Outline \nMay 23rd 2024 \n10:00 – 13:00 – Session 1 – Part 1 (2.5 hours) \nBreak for lunch 13:00-14:00 \n14.00 -16.00 – Session 1 – Part 2 (2.5 hours) \nMay 30th  2024 \n10.00 – 13.00 – Session 2 \n  \nMay 23rd\,2024 \nSession 1 – Part 1 – 10:00 – 13:00 \n Understanding Generative AI \n  \nGain a foundational understanding of AI types\, focusing on the unique mechanisms and \npotential of Generative AI within industrial applications \n  \nRecognise how Generative AI serves as a catalyst for innovation and advanced problem- \nsolving in business contexts. \n  \nLearning from Real-World Applications and Mistakes \nIdentify and analyse industry-specific case studies demonstrating the successful application \nof Generative AI to enhance business outcomes. \n  \nLearn from best practices and notable failures to navigate common pitfalls and understand \nthe factors leading to both success and setbacks. \n  \nSession 1 – Part 2 – 14.00 -16.00 \n  \nGenerative AI Tools and Techniques: Road to Mastery \nApply Generative AI tools across various industry scenarios (including manufacturing)\, \nfrom process optimisation to customer engagement. \n  \nIntroduce team assignment – Team Assignment (‘develop a clear actionable plan based on \nyour learnings’) \n  \nBreakout room interactions for each group. \n  \nExplore practical Generative AI tools and platforms\, along with their technical \nrequirements. \n  \nExperimentation in the genAI Industry Simulator \n  \nExperience with prompt engineering through individual exercises in an interactive\, hands- \non session\, reinforcing their understanding of the technology’s capabilities. \n  \nDevise the most creative and practical use of Generative AI solutions to realistic industry \nproblems as part of the genAI Industry Simulator (working in groups of 3-4 people). \n  \nMay 30th\, 2024 \n  \nSession 2 – 10.00 – 13.00 \n  \n  \nRealising Benefits and Effectively Managing Change \n  \nReflect on lessons learned and practical use during the previous week \n  \nIdentify the strategic advantages and potential ROI of Generative AI \n  \nCreating an Actionable Generative AI Implementation Plan \n  \nUnderstand the principles of change management and the role of sponsorship in \nsuccessfully adopting new technologies \n  \n  \n Who should attend the programme?  \n  \nThis programme is for any individual who wishes to get an understanding on AI its benefits and challenges in an organisational context. \n  \nThe small class size will allow for lots of interaction. \n  \n  \nVictor del Rosal\, UCD Professional Academy \n  \n  \n\nAI Educator and Pioneer\nLecturer\, Masters in AI for Business\, National College of Ireland\, Dublin\nFounder & Chief Prompt Engineer\, Fiveinnolabs\, AI innovation consultancy\nBook author: “Disruption: Emerging Technologies and the Future of Work”\nHead of Business Analysis for High Tech & Telecom at the Tata Consultancy Services Supply Chain Center of Excellence\nDirector of Strategy and Business Development for Irish cloud services provider CloudStrong
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-aiartificial-intelligence-executive-programme/
LOCATION:Online session
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240528T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240423T115507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T194620Z
UID:11847-1716883200-1716915600@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Shingo Workshop – Discover Excellence
DESCRIPTION:  \nCost: Non-Member Rate – €1400 / Member Rate – €700 \n  \nFunding Support is through a new EU Fund from Skillnet Ireland via ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet \n  \nDISCOVER EXCELLENCE is the gateway to the other five workshops in the series. This foundational\, two-day workshop introduces the Shingo Model™\, the Shingo Guiding Principles\, and the Three Insights of Organizational Excellence™. With active discussions and on-site learning at a host organization\, this program is a highly interactive experience. It is designed to make your learning meaningful and immediately applicable as you discover how to release the latent potential in an organization to achieve organizational excellence. It provides the basic understanding needed in all Shingo workshops; therefore\, it is a prerequisite to all the other workshops. \nAs a participant\, you will: \n \n\nLearn and understand the Shingo Model.\nDiscover the Three Insights of Organizational Excellence.\nExplore how the Shingo Guiding Principles inform the ideal behaviors that lead to sustainable results.\nUnderstand the behavioral assessment process through an interactive case study and on-site learning.\n\nAbout Freudenberg Medical : \n \n\nFreudenberg Medical (formerly VistaMed) has become a leading extrusion and catheter provider to the medical device industry. All manufacturing is carried out in cleanroom conditions in order to meet the ISO standards of the medical device industry.  We pride ourselves on providing innovative solutions to complex medical device challenges.\n“The Lean Enterprise” is a principle that Freudenberg Medical applies to every business practice across all 11 facilities worldwide. We adhere to a proprietary process called “GROWTTH®”.  GROWTTH® stands for “Get Rid of Waste Through Team Harmony.”\n\nWe started our lean journey 15 years ago\, focusing on one piece flow\, segmentation and problem solving \n\nWe have a keen interest in the Shingo model and learning where we can improve. We are excited to host our first Shingo workshop in May and welcome commentary and feedback from the attendees.\n\n  \nCourse Facilitator Eilish Henry \nEilish is Director of SISU Europe. She was the first Shingo coach and facilitator appointed in Europe. She is experienced in business delivery\, organisational change\, in particular culture change\, including both design and implementation\, and also program management across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing\, healthcare and central government. She is also an experienced Shingo Examiner and brings to the workshops a wealth of knowledge and practical experience of leading change \n \nwww.sisucg.com
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/shingo-workshop-discover-excellence/
LOCATION:Freudenbery Medical (formerly Vistamed)\, Carrick-On-Shannon Tech Park\, Co Leitrim\, N41 N8C9
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240530
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240416T130337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T084432Z
UID:11800-1716940800-1717027199@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Lean Business Ireland Enterprise Excellence Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\n\n\nLean Business Ireland Annual\n  \nEnterprise Excellence Conference 2024 \n  \nClick on link to book \n  \nTo globally position Ireland as the recognised leader in Enterprise Excellence\n\n\n \n\n\nOn Wednesday the 29th of May 2024\, the Lean Business Ireland Annual Enterprise Excellence Conference 2024 – Europe’s leading Lean & CI event – will be held at the Páirc Uí Chaoimh stadium Cork\, in collaboration with the South West Lean Forum.Lean Leaders from industry openly discussing:Transformation\, Leadership & People in Dell Technologies.Lean methodology in hotel sector by leveraging data analytics.Lean methodologies in Enterprise Sales Processes.Optimising CPA Ireland’s Quality Assurance through the adoption of Lean thinking.Team engagement\, achieve buy-in & develop an action plan in one meeting.\nPEAK Work & Capability Development \nLean Waste Number 8. \nUsing Lean as a means towards Engaging Disengaged Employees. \nUsing the Toyota way to drive Sustainability. \nDriving Climate Action using Lean practices. \nInform Nutrition Lean Journey. \nIntroducing the Basics of Green Sustainability in Lean.The Boston Scientific Cork Story. \nPurpose\, Process\, People & Performance. \n  \nAgenda \n  \nJoin the LEAN BUSINESS IRELAND community in welcoming over 500 Lean Leaders from industry\, academia\, public sector and international organisations\, who will attend the Páirc Uí Chaoimh on the 29th May 2029.
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/lean-business-ireland-enterprise-excellence-conference/
LOCATION:Pairc Ui Chaoimh Stadium Cork
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240605T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240312T160500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T131723Z
UID:11462-1717587000-1717599600@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:The Role of Continuous Improvement in HR Transformation
DESCRIPTION:“Deliver\, Scale\, Transform”\nContinuous Improvement and HR Transformation at LinkedIn\nIncluding Case Study from LinkedIn Global \nClick here to register \n \n  \nAGENDA\n11am Registration and Refreshments\n11.30-11.35: Welcome: Professor Anne Keegan\, Head\, HRM and Employment Relations Subject Area\, UCD \n11.35-12.20: The Adoption of Continuous Improvement in HR Transformation at LinkedIn\nAmanda Phillips\, Senior HR Director\nHermann Mullers\, Director of HR Process Excellence\nRachel Wootton\, Senior Manager\, Global HR Operations\n12.20-1.00: The Adoption of Continuous Improvement in HR Transformation: Enablers and Challenges\nDr Maria Belizon\, ICADE\, Universidad Pontificia Comillas\nDr Linda Dowling-Hetherington\, UCD College of Business\n1.00: Light Lunch \n1.45-2.50: Panel Discussion with Senior HR leaders\nAmanda Philipps\, Senior HR Director\, LinkedIn\nSarah White\, Director of People\, eBay\nCahir O’Leary\, Human Resources Leader\, Johnson & Johnson MedTech\nClaire O’Reilly\, Head of Strategic HRM\, Department of Agriculture\, Food and the Marine\n2.50-3pm: Concluding remarks
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/the-role-of-continuous-improvement-in-hr-transformation/
LOCATION:UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School (Lecture Theatre 1)\, Carysfort Avenue\, Blackrock\, Dublin\, A94 XF34\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240612T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240612T090809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T112933Z
UID:12096-1718179200-1721322000@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Working Smart Public Courses
DESCRIPTION:Working Smart Public Courses\n\n  \nA recent study carried out has shown that Ireland ranks lowest against eight comparator companies in Europe when it comes to productivity (ref Nevin Economic Research Institute NERI).  \n Summer months provide a great opportunity for your team to build and hone their skills to increase their productivity and personal effectiveness.    Please see following\, details of some courses available from Priority Management  during June and July.   20% funding is available for this training\, and the courses are also available to run in-house on request \nhttps://prioritymanagementtraining.ie/public-courses/. \n 20% Aviation Skillnet available  – contact us for pricing and group rates  \n  \n \n  \nFor more information on these or other courses from Priority Management\, contact Claudia Livarskaya clivarskaya@prioritymanagementtraining.ie. \nFor details on funding contact maeve@icbe.ie . \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/working-smart-public-courses/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Proposed Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240612T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240312T142455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T135825Z
UID:11441-1718182800-1718197200@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:ICBE Benchmarking Visit | Bausch & Lomb Waterford
DESCRIPTION:CI and Automation\nICBE Members only event\nFull information to follow \nNumbers attending site visits are limited and members are registered on a first come first serve basis. Limited to 2 people per ICBE Members \nFully booked \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-benchmarking-visit-bausch-lomb-waterford/
LOCATION:Bausch & Lomb\, 424/425\, Cork Road Industrial Estate\, Cork Rd\, Ballynaneashagh\, Waterford\, Waterford
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240613T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240613T111500
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240531T134901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T145520Z
UID:12052-1718272800-1718277300@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Knowledge-Sharing Forum - Operations Training Structure: ICBE Members Only
DESCRIPTION:ICBE Knowledge-Sharing Forum – Operations Training Structure\nfor ICBE Members only\nThursday\, June 13th 10am – 11:15am\nvia Teams \n  \n10:00am            Welcome & Introductions (Gráinne Walsh\, ICBE) \n10:05am            Operations Training Structure at Merit Medical (Christina Fahy – Manager\, Operations Training) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho conducts hands-on training with production staff\nHow personnel who perform training are trained\, assessed & re-assessed\nWhere training is conducted\nHow training is structured\nHow training is documented/captured\nHow training for production staff is assessed\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:25am            Group Knowledge Sharing & Benchmarking \n11:15am            Close
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/knowledge-sharing-forum-operations-training-structure-icbe-members-only/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240613T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240613T134500
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240508T143132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T092948Z
UID:11956-1718283600-1718286300@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Supporting Wellbeing | Free lunchtime Webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nJoin us on Thursday 13th June\, 1pm to 1.45pm  when Natalie Treacher \, Mental Health Promotion Specialist will present our lunchtime webinar Supporting Wellbeing by Managing Stress \nThis webinar will address: \n\nWhat do we mean by Wellbeing?\nRecognising Work Related Stressors\nWhat Works for Wellbeing?\nThe Role of the Workplace\n\nTo book your place on this free event click here.   Please share with relevant colleagues. \n  \nNatalie Treacher  \nAn experienced trainer and mental health promotion specialist\, Natalie has 10 years experience as a manager in mental health social care. She has also worked as a teacher and vocational assessor of metal health and social care in Further and Higher Education since 2012. A Mental Health First Aid Instructor since 2009\, Natalie has recently worked as National Training Lead (Adult & Workplace) for MHFA Ireland where she developed products including bespoke programmes for corporate clients and systems for initiating and supporting networks of MHFAs/peer supporters. \n  \nNatalie has worked in mental health promotion and support projects with young people\, families\, communities and organisations in the UK and Ireland. She has a special interest in employee engagement\, listening\, communication and leadership skills and has recently supported a programme to promote the health and wellbeing of shift workers. Natalie is holistic in her approach to supporting and coaching ways to wellbeing and is certified as a coach in running fitness\, nutrition and sleep.   https://natalietreacher.com/ \nTo book your place on this free event click here.   Please share with relevant colleagues. \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/how-is-my-wellbeing-a-model-for-stress-management-free-lunchtime-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240620T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240312T151640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T135608Z
UID:11454-1718874000-1718888400@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:ICBE Benchmarking Visit | Abbott Longford
DESCRIPTION:Operational Excellence – A showcase of Tools and Growth \nICBE Members only event\nFull information to follow \nNumbers attending site visits are limited and members are registered on a first come first serve basis. Limited to 2 people per ICBE Members \nFully booked
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-benchmarking-visit-abbott-longford/
LOCATION:Abbott Lisnamuck\, Longford\, Longford
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240820T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240820T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240806T121306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T151606Z
UID:12343-1724158800-1724160600@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:ICBE Lunchtime Webinar: Wisdom in Action  –  A Journey to Sustainable Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Wisdom in Action – A Journey to Sustainable Leadership\nFree ICBE Lunchtime webinar – Tuesday\, 20th August 1pm – 1:30 + Q&A \nClick the BOOK A PLACE button above to register\nWe will forward the Teams link prior to the 20th \n  \nHear from Dr Sarah Kieran\, Assistant Dean\, Kemmy Business School\, UL on sustaining today’s leaders and nurturing tomorrow’s \nSarah is the lead on the ICBE Future of Work research series over the past few years which has led to the development of a unique senior leadership experience. \nThis is a great opportunity to learn more about Sustainable Leadership + gain a full understanding of the unique Wisdom In Action programme.  Find out if sustainable leadership is a good fit for you & your organisation. \nDr. Sarah Kieran | University of Limerick (ul.ie) \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-lunchtime-webinar-wisdom-in-action-a-journey-to-sustainable-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240829T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240829T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240709T125730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T092241Z
UID:12233-1724936400-1724940000@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Working Effectively in a Global Team in Aviation | Free Webinar | August 29th @1pm
DESCRIPTION:August 29th @1pm  Click here to book your place\n  \n\nWorking effectively in a Global Aviation Team | Free Webinar\nAugust 29th @1pm – Book Now\nThis webinar is designed to help anyone working as part of or leading a global team\, to build stronger relationships and improve productivity and connectedness.  It will specifically address the needs of managers and HR leaders in aviation leasing /MRO companies when it comes to managing global teams and navigating the impact of mergers on team dynamics. \nTo book your place on this free event click here.   Please share with relevant colleagues. \nSession Content: \n\nUnderstanding ‘Global teams’\nBuilding\, being part of\, and leading a global team\nThe impact of mergers on global teams\n\n  \nAbout the Facilitator  \nDenise O’Brien is Managing Director of O’Brien Learning Solutions Limited\, and is a native of Shannon.  O’Brien Learning Solutions helps organisations to create a culture that attracts and retains top talent.  We do this via our culture change diagnostic tool\, accompanied by leadership and management development programmes and workshops.  Denise also provides one to one executive coaching and talks\, webinars and seminars on all things culture-change and leadership development related. \n  \nDenise spent over 25 years in Financial Services working in multi-national organisations across a variety of roles in training\, development\, leadership consulting\, operations and change management.  O’Brien Learning Solutions was founded in March 2016 and since then has gone on to support teams to make award-winning changes to their organisational culture. \nTo book your place on this free event click here. 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/managing-a-global-team-in-aviation-free-webinar-august-29th-1pm/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240903T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054949
CREATED:20240815T152126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T152158Z
UID:12443-1725364800-1725368400@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Using Copilot in Microsoft 365 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister Here \n(free virtual MS Teams Webinar training  session) \nMicrosoft 365 Copilot AI is transforming the way we work and the way we interact with Microsoft 365 applications. This AI-powered assistant seamlessly integrates with Microsoft 365\, offering a suite of features designed to streamline the creation process\, boost productivity\, and elevate the overall impact of your slides. \nWho’s the training for – This is for people who are assessing Copilot’s capabilities with a view to implementing\, and those who have Copilot and are unsure of how to start using it. \n  \nWhy should you do it – Copilot with Microsoft 365 Applications is a great introduction to Microsoft’s AI software. Learn about the different Copilot licensing options. Learn how to increase productivity in Outlook\, Teams\, Word\, Powerpoint and Excel. \n  \nLearning outcomes – be confident using Copilot with Microsoft 365 and understand its capabilities and limitations. \n  \n\nUnderstand the basics for using Copilot with the Web Version of Microsoft 365\nLearn how to use Copilot with Teams to recap and generate action items from meetings\nIntroductory Copilot prompts in PowerPoint\, Word\, Excel and Outlook\n\n  \nTrainer: FIONA WALSH – Empower Presentations \n  \nPowerPoint Trainer | Microsoft Master Trainer | Presentation Guild Board Member | All Ireland Business All-Star Accredited \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/using-copilot-in-microsoft-365/
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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SUMMARY:Sun Life’s Road to Net-Zero and Supporting Continuous Employee Development (ICBE Members only)
DESCRIPTION:Sun Life’s Road to Net-Zero and Supporting Continuous Employee Development  \n  \nSun Life Ireland has been awarded the Great Place To Work Certification and the 2024 ESG (Environmental Social Governance) Award. The ESG award recognises Sun Life’s commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in their Ireland Office. \nThis ICBE Best Practice Visit will showcase Sun Life’s journey to date to Net-Zero and how they support continuous development and sustain employee engagement. \nPlease click the CONTACT US button above to register your interest in attending this event. \n  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND | Decision makers in areas including HR\, L&D\, ESG\, Business Excellence\, Continuous Improvement \nDATE | September 17th 2024 \nTIME | 09.30 – 12.15 \nLOCATION | Waterford \nPLACES ARE LIMITED  Maximum 2 people per member company \nFull agenda to follow.
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/best-practice-visit-members-only-sun-lifes-road-to-net-zero-and-supporting-continuous-employee-development/
CATEGORIES:Benchmarking Visits,Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240919T170000
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SUMMARY:ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet : Shingo Workshop – Enterprise Alignment
DESCRIPTION:Registration :  Shingo Enterprise Alignment @ Ipsen (Dublin) – directly with SA Partners \nNB please include ICBE initials in your company name field \n  \n \nShingo Workshop – Enterprise Alignment \n  \nDate: 18th & 19th September\, 2024 \n  \nLocation: Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Limited \nAddress :  Blanchardstown Industrial Park\, Snugborough Rd\, Blanchardstown\, Dublin \n  \nCost: Non-Member Rate – €1400 / Member Rate – €700 \nFunding Support is through a new EU Fund from Skillnet Ireland via ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet \n  \nThis two day virtual workshop integrates classroom and on-site experiences at a host facility to build upon the knowledge and experience gained in the DISCOVER EXCELLENCE* workshop. It takes you deeper into the Shingo Model™ by focusing on the principles identified in the Enterprise Alignment dimension: \n\nThink Systemically\nCreate Constancy of Purpose\nCreate Value for the Customer\n\nTo succeed\, organizations must develop management systems that align work and behaviors with principles and direction in ways that are simple\, comprehensive\, actionable\, and standardized. Organizations must get results\, and creating value for customers is ultimately accomplished through the effective alignment of every value stream in an organization. The ENTERPRISE ALIGNMENT workshop continues the discussion around defining ideal behaviors and the systems that drive them. \n*DISCOVER EXCELLENCE and SYSTEMS DESIGN are a prerequisite to this workshop. \n  \n About Ipsen Manufacturing \n \nIpsen has been in Ireland for over 30 years and its Dublin manufacturing facility produces the active ingredients for two of the company’s oncology treatments.  Ipsen has been present in Ireland since 1989\, pioneering innovation across manufacturing\, research and development (R&D) and commercial activities at its site in Blanchardstown\, Dublin. Ipsen Ireland employs approximately 190 staff in Ireland including a team of over 20 chemists and analysts in the R&D team who focus on the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Since 2005\, the R&D team in Dublin has expanded from two people to over 20 today. The group is part of the broader pharmaceutical development group and aiming to realise the company’s ambition of launching one NME (new molecular entity) or meaningful indication per year. \n  \n Course Facilitator : SA Partners \n \nAt SA Partners Ireland we help businesses in all sectors achieve excellence. We do this by working with organisations and designing transformational change to match their ambitions and     surpass their expectations.  We deliver our brand promise of Together\, the power to improve by defining what success looks like and then co-creating the appropriate systems\, skills and culture to deliver it.  What we do is focus on the needs of the customer\, develop organisational purpose\, align its processes\, engage its people and create sustainable improvement \nThe Irish business environment is unique and its unique position provides unprecedented opportunities for organisations. \nWe have significant expertise in helping leaders and organisations unlock potential and deliver improvements. S A Partners – Business Process Improvement \n  \nRegistration :  Shingo Enterprise Alignment @ Ipsen (Dublin) – directly with SA Partners \nNB please include ICBE initials in your company name field \n \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-advanced-productivity-skillnet-shingo-workshop-enterprise-alignment/
CATEGORIES:ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240918T130000
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SUMMARY:ICBE Artificial Intelligence Executive Programme
DESCRIPTION:  \nDelivered by UCD Professional Academy \nStarting 18th Sept 2024 \n 9 hours over 3 days \nOnline workshops – live and recorded \nFee: €950 \nShort Video \n  \nProgramme Objectives \nThis intensive\, highly interactive and practical programme will give a foundational understanding of AI types\, focusing on unique mechanisms and potential of AI\, learning from real world applications. \n  \nDevelop a clear actionable plan for integrating genAI into workflows. \n  \nProgramme Dates \n  \n18th September 2024 – 10:00 – 13:00 – Session 1 \n19th September 2024 – 10:00 – 13:00 – Session 2 \n23rd September 2024 – 10:00 – 13:00 – Session 3 \n  \nProgramme Description \n  \n18th September – Session 1 \n  \nUnderstanding Generative AI \n  \nGain a foundational understanding of AI types\, focusing on the unique mechanisms and potential of Generative AI within industrial applications. \n  \nRecognise how Generative AI serves as a catalyst for innovation and advanced problem – solving in business contexts. \n  \n  \nLearning from Real-World Applications and Mistakes \n  \nIdentify and analyse industry-specific case studies demonstrating the successful application of Generative AI to enhance business outcomes. \n  \nLearn from best practices and notable failures to navigate common pitfalls and understand the factors leading to both success and setbacks. \n  \nQ & A \n  \n19th September – Session 2 \n  \nGenerative AI Tools and Techniques: Road to Mastery \nApply Generative AI tools across various industry scenarios (including manufacturing)\, from process optimisation to customer engagement. \n  \nIntroduce team assignment – Team Assignment (‘develop a clear actionable plan based onyour learnings’) \n  \nBreakout room interactions for each group. \n  \nExplore practical Generative AI tools and platforms\, along with their technical requirements. \n  \nExperimentation in the genAI Industry Simulator \n  \nExperience with prompt engineering through individual exercises in an interactive\, hands-on session\, reinforcing their understanding of the technology’s capabilities. \n  \nDevise the most creative and practical use of Generative AI solutions to realistic industry problems as part of the genAI Industry Simulator (working in groups of 3-4 people). \n  \nQ&A \n  \n23rd September – Session 3 \n  \nRealising Benefits and Effectively Managing Change \n  \nReflect on lessons learned and practical use during the previous week \n  \nIdentify the strategic advantages and potential ROI of Generative AI \n  \nCreating an Actionable Generative AI Implementation Plan \n  \nUnderstand the principles of change management and the role of sponsorship in successfully adopting new technologies \n  \nDiscussions and reflections on group assignments. \n  \nQ&A and Feedback \n  \nWho should attend the programme?  \n  \nThis fast paced programme is for individuals who wish to get an understanding of AI\, its benefits and challenges in an organisational context. \n  \nThe small class size will allow for lots of interaction. \n  \nProgramme will be delivered by  \nVictor del Rosal\, UCD Professional Academy \n \n  \nAI Educator and Pioneer \n  \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  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-artificial-intelligence-executive-programme/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:ICBE Networking Forum: Talent Development and Skills (Non-Procedural\, Non-GxP/Audit-Related Training)
DESCRIPTION:ICBE Networking Forum in the area of Non-Procedural\, Non-GxP/Audit-Related Training\nfrom shop-floor through professional grades\n— including Talent /Management/Development for all outside of Senior Site Leadership Development\n  \nThursday\, Sept 19th 10am – 11:30  via Teams (For ICBE Members only) \n  \n10:00am            Welcome & Introductions – Gráinne Walsh\, ICBE \n10:05am            Talent Development & Skills training (excluding GxP/Audit related) at J&J Vision Care\n– John Davenport\, Training Leader\, J&J Vision Care\n\nShop-floor through professional grades to include\n\nSystems\nTechnical\nPeople Leadership & Developmental training\n\n\nStructure\, alignment\, assignment and monitoring\n\n  \n10:25am            Group Knowledge Sharing & Benchmarking \n11:30am            Close
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-networking-forum-talent-development-and-skills-non-procedural-non-gxp-audit-related-training/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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