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SUMMARY:CONNECT AT YOUR BEST - Professional Development Series
DESCRIPTION:3 X two-hour workshops via Zoom (1 webinar a week for three weeks) \n10am – 12pmSeptember 30th\, October 7th & 14th (Wednesdays) \nwith Michelle Dinneen\, Ardin Career Development \nCost for series: €150 Member / €200 Non Member (per person)with Skillnet funding appliedContact alison@icbe.ie to book your place \nSuitable for learners at all levels in the organisation\nDo you ever leave (or walk away from) a meeting or interaction feeling frustrated\, thinking ‘ I could’ve handled that better’ or regretting what was or wasn’t said?  If so\, this series of Connect at Your Best modules is for you…\nOn completion of these modules participants will understand how to:\n– Hold their ground during difficult conversations/interactions\n– Assert opinions effectively\n– Manage and regulate emotions\n– Apply practical strategies to improve interactions for better outcomes\n  \nWORKSHOP 1: Communication & Conflict Resolution: Holding your ground\n\nPre-work: PAC assessment\nCommunication facts\nEffective listening & questioning\nConflict\nBeliefs & Learned behaviour\nEgo states\nAdult to Adult conversations\nLearning review\n\n  \nWORKSHOP 2: Difficult Conversations – Assertiveness & Feedback: Say what you want to say\n\nPre-work: Assertiveness self – assessment\nOur most difficult conversations\nPassive – Assertive – Aggressive behaviour\nYes to the person & no to the task\nAssertiveness framework with practical application\nFeedback misconceptions\nThe power of facts\nLearning review\n\n  \nWORKSHOP 3: Emotional Intelligence: E-Factor \n\nEmotional Intelligence – a brief history\nPrimary Emotions\nCommon misconceptions\nDimensions of EI\nTriggers & Tells\nEmotional hijacks & self-scan techniques\nCognitive Restructuring\nStrategies for improving EI & practical application\nLearning review\n\n  \nMICHELLE DINNEEN: \nArdin Career Development is owned and run by Michelle Dinneen. \nMichelle is qualified to Masters level in Human Resource Leadership and is a Master Trainer. \nMichelle has over 15 years experience in both Operations and HR training\, learning & development in a regulated multi national environment. \nProgrammes are creative\, interactive and overall an enjoyable learning experience.
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/connect-at-your-best-professional-development-series-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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SUMMARY:Wisdom In Action - A Cross Campus Venture into Leadership (Director Level and above)
DESCRIPTION:Wisdom in Action – A Cross Campus Venture into Leadership\n2 X blocks of 3 days and 2 nights\n5th\, 6th\, 7th October\nand\n9th\, 10th\, 11th December 2026\nDirector level & above of Large Companies & SMEs \nFee: €11\,900 (20% funding available from ICBE Skillnet Networks)\nCost after funding = €9\,520 per person\nClick to view brochure WIA 4 PAGER_2026 \nTo register your interest / for more details\, contact: vivienne@icbe.ie\nSee additional details at: www.ul.ie/business/wisdom-in-action-leadership-experience \nClick to view short webinar with Dr. Sarah Kieran https://icbe.ie/webinar/wisdom-in-action-a-journey-to-sustainable-leadership/ \nClick below to view recent webinar with Wisdom in Action alumni\nicbe.ie/webinar/emerging-insights-on-leadership-claiming-and-granting-leadership/\n  \nKemmy Business School at UL\, in collaboration with\nICBE Business Excellence Skillnet\, ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet and Aviation Skillnet\nbring you an opportunity to re-shape what it means to be a Leader\n \n  \nFEEDBACK \n\nThe conversations brought me to a new level\, personally and in terms of my business thinking\, it has reenergised me like never before. I just feel ready for anything now. I actually can’t wait to get back to work.\n\n  \n\nThis experience allows time for self-reflection in a safe space; allows for some “badly needed” headspace away from the noise of the office and the job itself. The insights we got from the academics was excellent\, it’s how that content triggers the bigger conversations…how I apply it in my world is what matters. It wouldn’t nearly matter what the content was\, what point you started from\, it’s where we went in the conversation that was excellent.\n\n  \n\nI gained a deeper understanding of how to balance incremental and disruptive opportunities\, equipping me to become more future ready\, enhance competitiveness\, and support sustainable growth for our Ireland-based organisation. The frameworks and tools introduced during the programme have already influenced how I approach both day-to-day planning and long-term strategy\, giving me greater confidence in driving innovation initiatives across the organisation. Overall\, this was an engaging\, challenging\, and enjoyable programme that has had a lasting impact on my approach to leadership and innovation. I would strongly recommend it to leaders in the medical devices industry and beyond.\n\n  \nCo-designed with the collective wisdom of Ireland’s Business Leaders\, Wisdom in Action offers a carefully curated group of 12 Senior Business Leaders: \n\nRich engagement with Thought Leaders and Internationally Renowned Academics.\n A space for enhancing your Critical Thinking and honing your Leadership Performance.\nA Business Mentor to help you advance your Personal Impact and Career Aspirations.\nAn innovative and energising series of activities and events.\nTwo immersive experiences over the course of one year (three days/two nights each) on UL’s beautiful campus.\n\n \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/wisdom-in-action-a-cross-campus-venture-into-leadership/
LOCATION:Kemmy Business School UL\, Kemmy Business School\, University of Limerick\, Limerick
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212
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SUMMARY:Wisdom In Action - A Cross Campus Venture into Leadership (Director Level and above)
DESCRIPTION:Wisdom in Action – A Cross Campus Venture into Leadership\n2 X blocks of 3 days and 2 nights5th\, 6th\, 7th Octoberand9th\, 10th\, 11th December 2026\nDirector level & above of Large Companies & SMEs \nFee: €11\,900 (20% funding available from ICBE Skillnet Networks)Cost after funding = €9\,520 per person Click to view Wisdom In Action Brochure _ICBE_KBSTo register your interest / for more details\, contact: vivienne@icbe.ie \nSee additional details at: www.ul.ie/business/wisdom-in-action-leadership-experience \nClick to view short webinar with Dr. Sarah Kieran https://icbe.ie/webinar/wisdom-in-action-a-journey-to-sustainable-leadership/ \n  \nKemmy Business School at UL\, in collaboration withICBE Business Excellence Skillnet\, ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet and Aviation Skillnetbring you an opportunity to re-shape what it means to be a Leader \n \n  \nFEEDBACK \n\nThe conversations brought me to a new level\, personally and in terms of my business thinking\, it has reenergised me like never before. I just feel ready for anything now. I actually can’t wait to get back to work.\n\n  \n\nThis experience allows time for self-reflection in a safe space; allows for some “badly needed” headspace away from the noise of the office and the job itself. The insights we got from the academics was excellent\, it’s how that content triggers the bigger conversations…how I apply it in my world is what matters. It wouldn’t nearly matter what the content was\, what point you started from\, it’s where we went in the conversation that was excellent.\n\n  \n\nI gained a deeper understanding of how to balance incremental and disruptive opportunities\, equipping me to become more future ready\, enhance competitiveness\, and support sustainable growth for our Ireland-based organisation. The frameworks and tools introduced during the programme have already influenced how I approach both day-to-day planning and long-term strategy\, giving me greater confidence in driving innovation initiatives across the organisation. Overall\, this was an engaging\, challenging\, and enjoyable programme that has had a lasting impact on my approach to leadership and innovation. I would strongly recommend it to leaders in the medical devices industry and beyond.\n\n  \nCo-designed with the collective wisdom of Ireland’s Business Leaders\, Wisdom in Action offers a carefully curated group of 12 Senior Business Leaders: \n\nRich engagement with Thought Leaders and Internationally Renowned Academics.\n A space for enhancing your Critical Thinking and honing your Leadership Performance.\nA Business Mentor to help you advance your Personal Impact and Career Aspirations.\nAn innovative and energising series of activities and events.\nTwo immersive experiences over the course of one year (three days/two nights each) on UL’s beautiful campus.\n\n \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/wisdom-in-action-a-cross-campus-venture-into-leadership-director-level-and-above/
LOCATION:Kemmy Business School UL\, Kemmy Business School\, University of Limerick\, Limerick
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261006T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20270521T170000
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SUMMARY:Diploma in Aviation Finance - Smurfit Executive Development 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\nDiploma in Aviation Finance\nCommencing October 6th 2026 \nDuration: 9 months\,  6 x 2 Day modules\n30% Aviation Skillnet funding available (contact maeve@icbe.ie)\n  \nThis programme takes advantage of Smurfit’s position as the leading academic research and teaching hub for aviation leasing and finance in Ireland and globally. This combined with Ireland’s leading position as the number one hub for this sector in the world makes this programme truly unique. \nThe programme has been developed with input from the aviation finance and leasing sector to ensure it addresses the needs of the industry. Participants will acquire a detailed understanding of the financial processes associated with the aviation finance sector including suitable risk assessment and aircraft asset management\, accounting issues\, financing and credit enhancement\, leasing developments and insurance applications. There will be a substantial focus on sustainability issues and how finance can support the sectors proposed Net Zero targets. They will also develop the necessary knowledge and skills to reach the highest level in the aircraft and airline financing industry. \nWho is it for?\n\nMid-to-senior level executives looking to expand their knowledge of aviation financing.\nExecutives working in aviation leasing\, airlines\, banks\, insurers\, service providers and law firms\, among others.\nExperienced technical specialists transitioning towards a general management function in aviation finance and leasing.\nAdvisors and professional consultants\n\nProgramme Structure\nThis programme is delivered over a series of 6 two-day workshops within a 9-month period. 100% attendance is required. \nAssessments and Workload\nParticipants are assessed on a module-by-module basis through a variety of practical assignments. The emphasis throughout the programme is on the practical application of knowledge to benefit the participant\, their team\, and their organisation. \n  \nFor details on Content and for experssions of interest for next intake please visit the Smurfit Website \nhttps://www.smurfitschool.ie/executivedevelopment/programmesforindividuals/diplomainaviationfinance/    \n  \n \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/diploma-in-aviation-finance-smurfit-executive-development/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Proposed Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261021T130000
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SUMMARY:Team Lead & Supervisor Skills Program: Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Programme = 3 hour sessions X 4 dates (10am – 1pm) via Zoom \nWeds 13th\, Thurs 14th \nWeds 20th & Thurs 21st October \n  \nCost: €295 member / €395 non member (per person) with Skillnet Funding Applied \nBecome a better\, more confident team leader / supervisor \nAimed at: Team Leaders\, Supervisors or those aspiring to develop their personal and team effectiveness in this critical role \nProgram Objectives\nAt the end of this program\, participants will understand what makes for effective team leadership and be able to communicate more clearly with others. They will know how to motivate people and develop their teams’ performance and will have demonstrated the ability to give constructive feedback and criticism. They will be able to handle conflict with greater confidence and ease. They will leave the program with increased confidence and skills to be successful in their roles. \nProgram Content\nThe Role of Team Leader / Supervisor \n\nStepping up to the Role & Getting the Balance Right\nCommon Traps for Team Leaders\nLeader vs. Manager vs. TL / Supervisor\nA Time to Manage & a Time to Lead\nUnderstanding Your style\n\nCommunications Skills \n\nBarriers to Effective Communication\nPreferred Sources of Communication\nKey interpersonal skills\nBody language\, listening\, questioning\nStyles of Communication\nGet your message across & Building Your Influence\n\nGetting the Best from Your Team \n\nCharacteristics of Effective Teams\nStages of Team Development\nCoaching for Performance\nMotivating for Performance\nShift handovers & meetings\n\nYour Role in Performance Management \n\nThe Performance Management Cycle in Action\nMeasuring & Managing\nStepping up to the Responsibility\nEffective Feedback\nStages of Acceptance\nQuality Performance Conversations\n7 Keys to Feedback\nRole Play\n\nManaging Difficult People & Situations \n\nResponse to Conflict – Thomas Kilman\nAssertive Techniques & Handling Aggression\nTypical Difficult Situations in your Role – Role Plays\nDeveloping Your Conflict Management Style & Preferences\n\nPersonal Action Plans \nTrainer: Invisio
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/team-lead-supervisor-skills-program-virtual-classroom-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261118T120000
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CREATED:20221125T154011Z
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SUMMARY:Present At Your Best - Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:  \nPresent At Your Best\nwith Michelle Dinneen\n5 X 2-hour Zoom sessions (over 5 weeks) \n10am – 12noon\nWednesdays — Oct 21 & 28 + Nov 4\, 11 & 18  \nPlaces are limited to allow interactivity & practice\nCost: €375 member; €475 non member \nContact alison@icbe.ie or Click the CONTACT US button above to book your place \n \n  \nThursday May 14th – Know Your Audience \n\nAnalysis\nHook & Engage\nTailor\nInfluence\n\nThursday May 21st –  Structure & Content \n\nPlanning\nStorytelling\nTransitions\nMemory\n\nThursday May 28th – Slide Design \n\nVisuals\nPitfalls\nImpact\nMultimedia\n\nThursday June 4th – Presenting Virtually \n\nRules\nChallenges\nEngagement\nGamification\n\nThursday June 11th – Practical & Feedback \n\nBefore & After\nDemonstration\nFeedback\nLearning Review\n\n  \nMICHELLE DINNEEN: \nArdin Career Development is owned and run by Michelle Dinneen. \nMichelle is qualified to Masters level in Human Resource Leadership and is a Master Trainer. \nMichelle has over 15 years experience in both Operations and HR training\, learning & development in a regulated multi national environment. \nProgrammes are creative\, interactive and overall an enjoyable learning experience. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/present-at-your-best/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261110T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260805T160440Z
CREATED:20220120T191642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T160440Z
UID:6213-1794304800-1794312000@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Influencing without Authority - 2-hour Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Influencing without Authority \n2-hour zoom webinar \n10am – 12noon / Tuesday Nov 10th \n€95 Member / €135 Non Member (per person) \nTo book your place/s\, click the CONTACT US button above or contact alison@icbe.ie  \nThis influencing course is ideal for those who need to have work done through others\,or who need to convince another person to buy into an idea. \nWe focus on the key elements of influencing others when there is lack of authority-personal power\, and persuasion. \nThis two-hour session will be delivered virtually\, taking the form of presentations\, open facilitateddiscussions\, break out room activities & discussions\, large group activity and action planning. Learning Outcomes:  At this end of this course attendees will – Understand what influencing is and the required skills for effective influencing without authority Understand the impact of influencing in a complex organisation Know their inherent influencing style\, when to use and impact of it Six Principles of Persuasion Explore ways to influence using different approaches Pre-Course Interaction:Attendees are asked to complete an Influencing Style Questionnaire\, the outcomes of which are utilised during the course. Agenda: Welcome & Introductions Influencing – What is it\, Skills required\, Influencing in a complex organisation\, Influence & Power Influencing styles – The 3 Greeks – Ethos\, Pathos & Logos\, influencing styles – What is yours? When to use and impact of it Six Principles of Persuasion Putting it into practice – Influencing activity completed by group 1 Small Step – using the progressive principal attendees will define a specific action step to ensure transfer of learning back to the workplace \nFacilitated by Orla Sherlock\, Trigraph Professional Services \nOrla Sherlock is an Executive Coach and senior Learning & Development specialist with over 28 years’ experience within the private and public sector. She is a graduate of Trinity College\, Dublin and the National College of Ireland and is a member of CIPD\, IITD and the European Mentoring & Coaching Council. Her educational background is in HR\, Business & Pharmacy. She holds a Diploma in Business and Executive Coaching\, accredited by EMCC and is also certified as an EQ-i 2.0 and EQ360 qualified practitioner. \nAreas of expertise: \n• Emotional Intelligence – Qualified Practitioner in EQi 2.0 & EQi 360 (MHS) – supporting Leaders in developing key EI competencies that begin to change the impact and influence they have on their teams and in their personal lives.• Leadership & Management Development – Orla works with clients to interpret and translate their business objectives and needs into training & development interventions. Designing and delivering highly interactive and practical relevant training in areas of Leadership & Management Development for private & public sector clients.• Performance Management – specifically supporting managers on developing and honing the skills required to lead and engage people through courageous conversations
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/influencing-without-authority/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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