Data Analytics for Business Support Functions - Start Your Journey (Virtual Classroom)
2025-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) | online
Data Analytics: Start Your Journey
Business Excellence / For Business Support Functions
4 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.
This 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.
Starts 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
Click link to view full Course Schedule CourseScheduleMay2025_DataAnalyticsBES
Click link to view Course Structure: Business Excellence Skillnet Data Analytics Course Structure Overview May 2025_final

“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.”
Every 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.

Module 1: Modern Data Services & Business Analytics Introduction
Module 2: Data Analytics Collaboration & Lifecycle Introduction
Module 3: Introduction to Modern Data Architectures, Technology & Use Case Examples
Module 4: Introduction to Review of Data with Marketing Leading Data Analytics Tool
Module 5: Introduction to Analytics Theory & Methods
Module 6: Putting it all together
Optional: Introduction to Advanced Analytics Theory & Methods
Mentor Sessions – Project Master Class
Self-Directed Team Project
Presentation of Team Project
Course Evaluation and Review of Learnings

Learning outcomes:

Become equipped with an understanding of what business questions can be answered by skillful interpretation of data
Learn how data can drive decision-making in your business, resulting in better outcomes
Better understand how data can inform and add value to your overall business strategy
Understand the types of business questions that can be answered with a structured interpretation/analysis of the data your organisation has access to
How to plan an analytics project to gather insights from data to answer relevant business questions
Understand 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

This programme is designed to build your awareness and confidence so that you can use data to build business insights and improve decision making.
This is a tremendous opportunity to develop your analytical skills and drive the use of data in your organisation.
Prerequisites – please ensure this is prepared before the course begins:

Have at least a trial version of Power BI desktop on your laptop

If you are not familiar with Power BI, please watch approx 90-minute YouTube tutorial

DURATION – 4 DAYS OF EFFORT OVER 4 WEEKS
Week 1:

5 online lectures of 60 to 90 minutes
3 breakout session of 60 minutes to review lecture content

Week 2:

3 online lectures of 60 to 90 minutes
2 breakout sessions of 60 minutes to review lecture content
1 project mentor session of 60 minutes
2 hours non-contact time to complete course project

Week 3:

6 hours non-contact time to complete course project
1 project mentor session of 60 minutes

Week 4:

4 hours non-contact time to complete course project.
1 project mentor session of 60 minutes
online presentation of project results to class at end of course (2 hours)

Delivered by Clarke Analytics
Click ICBE Data Analytics Flyer-Business Excellence to view flyer

Benchmarking Visit - Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
2025-06-09 09:30 - 13:30
Fully Booked

BENCHMARKING VISIT
JOHNSON & JOHNSON INNOVATIVE MEDICINE
Ringaskiddy, Co Cork
Monday 9th June
9.30am to 1.30pm

Driving Excellence: Continuous Improvement execution, capability building and delivering business value at J&J Innovative Medicine Ringaskiddy

There 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

Power Up, Scale and Deliver: HR Process Excellence for Greater Efficiency at UCD
2025-06-10 10:30 - 15:10 | UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School (Lecture Theatre 1), Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, A94 XF34, Ireland
To register for this free event, visit
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9LzOefQlGkSHEZNSMaSetJ4Z5UV7mKSfu3xrha_y-h78l8w/viewform

AGENDA
10.30am Registration and Refreshments
11.00 – 11.05: Welcome – Professor Anne Keegan, Head, HRM and Employment Relations Subject Area, UCD
11.05 – 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
11.20 – 12.30: Elevating HR: Practical Tools for Continuous Improvement & Efficiency

Hermann Mullers, Director of HR Process Excellence, LinkedIn
Giovanni Travierso Cuevas, Senior HR Process Excellence Specialist, LinkedIn

12.30 – 1.00 Q&A
1.00 – 2.00: Lunch
2.00-3.00: Panel Discussion

Chair: Vivienne Kiernan, Head of Client Engagement, ICBE
Amanda Philipps, Senior HR Director, LinkedIn
Cahir O’Leary, Senior Manager, PMO, Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Will O’Carroll, Business Excellence Manager, Tirlán
Linda Dowling-Hetherington, UCD College of Business

3.00: Concluding remarks

Presenting Made Brilliant | The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art | June 11th
2025-06-11 09:00 - 17:00
Presenting Made Brilliant
Date: Wednesday 11th June
Venue: The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art, Pearse Street, Dublin | 9am to 5pm
Cost: €375 pp with funding applied (full cost without funding €485 pp) | Email maeve@icbe.ie to book your place(s)

Presentations 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.
Aviation 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.

Presenting 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.
Using 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

Learning Outcomes

Learn how to deliver impactful & authentic presentations that engage and connect with any audience.
Relieve nerves and anxiety using breathing, grounding and tension release exercises used by professional actors.
Develop a greater understanding of the role of the Body, Breath and Voice in public speaking.
Learn how to build an emotional connection with an audience
Develop a confident and credible physical presence when public speaking
Understand how to use the voice to influence and inspire
Learn how to adapt vocal styles to suit your message and audience.
Learn how to open and close presentations convincingly
Learn how to structure your presentation to deliver maximum impact
Understand how to leave any audience with key messages resonating in their minds

What participants say about the course
“This course brought me out of my comfort zone but in a good way. I really felt it helped with public speaking and confidence ”
“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!”

Email maeve@icbe.ie to book your place(s)

ICBE Knowledge Session: Handling Conflict and Giving Constructive Feedback that Lands Well
2025-06-11 10:30 - 11:00 | online
ICBE Knowledge Session
Handling Conflict and Giving Constructive Feedback that Lands Well
10:30am – 11am on Wednesday, June 11th
with Jane Perry
Organisational Psychologist/Advanced Practitioner Coach
To register for this free webinar, click the above BOOK A PLACE button
& we will forward the Zoom link before the 11th

Leaders 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.
These 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.
This 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.

Who 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
It is also helpful for those who have experienced inter-personal conflict – to help gain additional insight

Financial Wellbeing | Empowering Employees for Life and Performance | Free Webinar
2025-06-12 12:00 - 12:30
Financial Wellbeing at Work
Join 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.
This event is open to all, please feel free to share details with your teams and colleagues.
Date: Thursday June 12th @ 12pm
Click here to secure your place

About the Facilitator:
Kel Galavan – Financial Wellbeing Expert | Author | QFA | Mrs Smart Money
Kel 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.
Through 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.
Click here to secure your place

From Good to Great: Enhancing Data Visualisation in PowerPoint
2025-06-18 10:00 - 12:30 | online
From Good to GreatEnhancing Data Visualisation in PowerPoint
2 X 2-hour workshops (1 webinar a week for two weeks)
10am – 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
Contact alison@icbe.ie to book your place or click the CONTACT US button above

Target audience: Anyone presenting with PowerPoint who wants to display data visually
Pre-requisites: Prior knowledge of PowerPoint to a basic level is essential

FEEDBACK 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

Session 1 – Data Visualisation with Infographics
Learn how to create business infographics. The session will cover the following;

Story – Consider your data and how best to display it for maximum impact
Colour – Understand the importance of colour and how to choose additional colours that complement each other
Design – Understand the fundamental basics of arranging shapes to create infographics
Shapes – Understand advanced tools to allow you to make any shape imaginable
Format – Understand how to use special effects with both shapes and text
Icons – Understand the icons available to you in your version of PowerPoint and where to find additional icons

Session 2 – Data Visualisation with Charts and Graphs
Learn how to create graphs and charts that display your data effectively. The session will cover the following;

Appropriate visualisation for different data types
Design Principles for effective data visualisation
Common mistakes to avoid

FIONA WALSH – Empower PresentationsPowerPoint Trainer | Microsoft Master Trainer | Presentation Guild Board Member | All Ireland Business All-Star Accredited
Fiona, a certified Microsoft PowerPoint trainer, is on a mission to banish Death by PowerPoint.
With 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.
She 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!

Leading In Times of Disruption – A new ICBE Senior Leadership Programme with Ade McCormack
2025-07-11 12:39
Prepare Your Leaders for an Uncertain Future

We 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.
This programme will enable your Senior leaders to develop an organisation capable of operating in increasingly chaotic circumstances.
Programme Overview
Geopolitics 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.
However, 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:

Acute sense of their environment
Probabilistic rather than deterministic – embracing adaptability
Real-time response – acting without delay

Core Focus Areas

Disruption – What is driving the need to develop intelligent organisations.
Organisational design – A real-time, adaptive approach.
Talent management – Harnessing our humanity.
Technology – Augmenting our cognition.
Leadership – The organisational nervous system.
Purpose – A buffer against uncertainty.

Key Benefits for Leaders
✔ Be able to harness the full potential of your people, technology (including AI) and data.
✔ Be able to orchestrate this organisational evolution without spending a fortune on transformation.
Counterintuitively, perhaps, your people will welcome this and so you’re existing cashflows will not be put at further risk.

Programme Format
Flexible delivery options to suit your organisation:
In-Person – 1-day immersive workshop
Online – 6 x 1-hour interactive sessions
Fully tuneable to your organisation’s needs

About Ade McCormack

Ade is a globally recognised advisor, author, and speaker on leadership and organisational transformation.

A former technologist with a background in astrophysics who today is focused on how organisations adapt to what is an increasingly complex world.
​Founder, Adaptive Edge Initiative, a thinktank focused on empowering organisations to deal with increasing disruption.

Former Financial Times columnist on leadership matters.
Lectured at MIT Sloan on leadership matters.
Works with the University of Cambridge (Moller Institute) on leadership education.
Worked in over forty countries across the world across multiple sectors with many of the world’s most prominent brands.
Author of six books on strategic and societal matters.​

Programme Fee
Company rate: €5,000
For a full-day in-person workshop or 6 x 1-hour online sessions.
This ICBE programme is open to both members and non-members.

Data Analytics : A Cross Functional Collaboration Programme
2025-09-15
Data Analytics :
A Cross Functional Collaboration Programme
Advanced Productivity Skillnet
4 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.
For more info / to book a place, contact kate@icbe.ie
This Level 1 data literacy course is aimed at anyone who wants to understand and improve their overall data analytics maturity and is designed for those working in any function of an organisation.
Advanced Productivity Data Analytics Brochure – Sept 2025
Data Analytics Structure Overview

See recent 30-minute webinar delivered by Dave & Helen Clarke
https://icbe.ie/webinar/data-analytics-for-everyone-how-to-use-data-to-enhance-your-role/

Learning outcomes:

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

This programme is designed to empower you with the expertise and skills you need to mine, manage and analyse your organisation’s raw data and use it to build business insights and better decision making.
DURATION – 4 DAYS OF EFFORT OVER 4 WEEKS
Week 1:

5 online lectures of 60 to 90 minutes
3 breakout session of 60 minutes to review lecture content

Week 2:

3 online lectures of 60 to 90 minutes
2 breakout sessions of 60 minutes to review lecture content
1 project mentor session of 60 minutes
2 hours non-contact time to complete course project

Week 3:

6 hours non-contact time to complete course project
1 project mentor session of 60 minutes

Week 4:

4 hours non-contact time to complete course project.
1 project mentor session of 60 minutes
online presentation of project results to class at end of course (2 hours)

Delivered by Clarke Analytics

Course Schedule

Leading in Chaos – Make Disruption Your Business Partner
2025-10-02 12:30 - 13:30 | Webinar, Webinar
Leading in Chaos – Make Disruption your business Partner
Webinar with Ade McCormack – Helping Senior Leaders create super-resilient organisations

Date: Thurs. 2nd October
Time: 12.30pm – 1.15pm
For Senior Leaders
Free to attend

In an era of relentless change, disruption is no longer a threat to be managed-it’s a partner to be embraced.
This 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.
“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”
Why Attend?
By joining this webinar, you will:

View disruption from a new perspective.
Understand why most business models are unsuitable for an increasingly uncertain world.
Learn how to implement the most universally successful approach to innovation.
Discover how to treat cognition (natural and artificial) as an organisation asset.
Have ample opportunity to ask questions on this strategically critical topic.

Outcomes for Senior Leaders
By the end of this webinar, you will:

Have a taken a critical step towards future-proofing your organisation.
Recognise the importance of developing a resilient leadership team.
Gain new insights into how the world is changing and the associated implications for your organisation.
Discover the steps your organisation needs to take to succeed in an increasingly chaotic world.

Ade McCormack is a globally recognised advisor, author, and speaker on leadership and organisational transformation.

Founder, Adaptive Edge Initiative, a thinktank focused on empowering organisations to deal with increasing disruption.
Financial Times columnist for a decade on leadership matters.
Lectured at MIT Sloan on leadership matters.
Works with the University of Cambridge (Moller Institute) on leadership education.
Trained in astrophysics and has worked in space science for the European Space Agency.
Worked in over forty countries across the world across multiple sectors with many of the world’s most prominent brands.
Works with leaders across Ireland.
Written six books on strategic and societal matters.​
Worked with the European Commission, including authoring a book on the future of skills in Europe.

​ Learn more about Ade: LinkedIn Profile

ICBE Benchmarking Visit to Zimmer Biomet, Galway
2025-10-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Zimmer Biomet, Galway, Deerpark Ind. Estate, Oranmore, Galway, H91 AE08, Ireland
ICBE Benchmarking Visit – ICBE Members Only
ICBE 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.
Zimmer Biomet is delighted to offer a benchmarking visit based on Digital and technology based transformation on the 7th October 2025.
See 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.

We intend this to be an interactive morning, where attendees share their own insights as well as learn from Zimmer Biomet’s experience.

Presenting with Powerpoint Masterclass | October 14, 2025 | Book Now
2025-10-14 09:30 - 16:00
Presenting with Powerpoint Masterclass
Date: October 14th | Attend on line or in person (hybrid delivery)

Venue: Fitzwilliam Hotel, Dublin | Remote access also available

Cost: €195 pp with Skillnet funding applied

Contact maeve@icbe.ie or alison@icbe.ie to book your place(s)

Great 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.
Co-funded by Business Excellence Skillnet and Aviation Skillnet, group size is small, with numbers limited.
Course Benefits

Enhanced Presentation Skills: Gain confidence and proficiency in delivering presentations both in person and virtually.
Improved Audience Engagement: Learn techniques to keep your audience engaged and attentive throughout your presentation.
Accessibility and Inclusivity: Ensure your presentations are accessible to all audience members, including those with hearing impairments or language barriers.
Real-Time Feedback: Use tools like Microsoft Forms to gather immediate feedback during your presentations.

Key Topics Covered

How 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.
Rehearse timings feature: Practice your presentation with the rehearse timings feature to ensure you stay within your allotted time.
Rehearse with Coach: Use the rehearse with coach feature to receive real-time feedback and improve your presentation delivery.
Secrets 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.
Turning on Live Captioning: Discover how to enable live captioning for in-person presentations to support audience members who are hard of hearing.
Turning 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.
Screen sharing in Teams without showing your desktop: Learn how to share your presentation in Teams to maintain privacy and focus during your presentations.
Using 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.

About the Facilitator – Fiona Walsh, Empower Presentations

With 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.

Contact maeve@icbe.ie to book your place(s)

Knowledge Session: Critical Soft Skills in the Age of AI
2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Online session
Critical Skills in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Essential soft skills that remain crucial – even as AI automates many tasks
Tuesday, October 14th New Date
Starting at 10am (40 mins + Q&A)
with Mary Lynch, Modality Consulting
To register for this free Teams webinar, click the BOOK A PLACE button above
& we will forward the Teams link prior to October 14th

1. What will be covered?
Trust & Empathy

Understanding and building trust in an AI-driven world
How AI might change how we trust others
How empathy differentiates humans from AI and enhances collaboration

Adaptability & Resilience

Thriving in a rapidly changing work environment
Developing a growth mindset to stay ahead of AI-driven changes

Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving

Why AI can process data but humans must interpret and apply it
Discernment and Strategies for analysing AI-generated insights effectively

Ethical Decision-Making & AI Literacy

Understanding the ethical implications of AI in the workplace
Making responsible, human-centred decisions with AI support

2. What Will I learn from attending?
By attending, participants will:
✅ Identify the most valuable human skills in an AI-driven world
✅ Learn practical strategies to strengthen these skills
✅ Gain confidence in working alongside AI rather than fearing it
✅ Develop a mindset for continuous learning and adaptability

3. Who Should Attend/Benefit from attending?
This webinar is ideal for:
🔹 Professionals & leaders adapting to AI in the workplace
🔹 HR & L&D teams looking to upskill employees
🔹 Entrepreneurs & business owners navigating digital transformation
🔹 Students & early-career professionals preparing for AI-powered industries

Mary Lynch, Modality Consulting
Mary 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.
Mary 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
She 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.
Mary’s specialist expertise includes Business and HR Strategy, Leadership Development, Executive coaching, Company culture diagnostics, Team Dynamics and behavioural profiling.

ICBE Benchmarking Visit - Early Career Pathways at Musgrave
2025-10-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Musgrave Group, Kilkock
Are you a senior HR or L&D professional?
Are you responsible for Talent Management in your organisation?

If so, this event will be of interest to you.

ICBE Benchmarking Visit – ICBE Members Only
Early 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
The Musgrave Graduate Programme is one of the country’s leading graduate programmes, in place for over 30 years.
This ICBE visit will give attendees an overview of the programme
as well as an understanding of Musgrave’s Early Careers selection process,
how they enable Early Career development and approach succession and talent identification.
We will also take a look at how AI and Copilot are being integrated into daily operations at Musgrave.
We intend this to be an interactive morning, where attendees share their own insights as well as learn from the Musgrave experience.

Mentoring and Coaching Skills - Professional Development Series
2025-10-29 13:00 - 15:15 | online
Mentoring and Coaching Skills:Facilitating Performance through High Impact Conversations
for people managers / leadersthose who wish to build on their communication and influencing skills
4 x 2.25 Online Sessions via Zoom – Professional Development Series
1pm – 3:15pm (New Time)Wednesdays: 29th October + 5th, 12th & 19th November €215 Members / €275 Non Members (per person)Skillnet funding applied – places are limited
To book your place/s, click the CONTACT US button above or contact grainne@icbe.ie

Programme Overview
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.
Mentoring 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
On completion of the programme participants will:

Understand the differences between coaching and mentoring and the power of a combined approach
Know how to structure a Mentoring/Coaching session
Be in a position to adopt a Mentoring and Coaching Style of conversation formally and informally at work
Learn the skills of mentoring and coaching such as listening, questioning, goal setting and gaining commitment
Be familiar with and have practiced a set of practical Mentoring and Coaching approaches and Tools
Understand and implement the ‘power of a positive focus’
Learn how to provide feedback that lands well
Be introduced to Transactional Analysis and its applicability in a ‘Manager as Coach’ relationship

Module 1:

What is Mentoring and Coaching: differences and power of a combined approach
Benefits of Mentoring and Coaching in the workplace
What happens in a Mentoring/Coaching session & Confidentiality
Core Skills 1: Questioning with Purpose
Coaching Tool 1: GROW Model

Module 2:

Goal setting
Core Skills 2: Listening
Coaching Tool 2: Coaching Wheel

Module 3

How to give Feedback that lands well
Core Skills 3: Building Trust & Psychological Safety
Coaching Tool 3: C.I.A. Model

Module 4

Power of a Positive Approach

Positive Emotions in the workplace
Transactional Analysis – Coach/Manager Toolkit &
Forcefield Analysis

Facilitated by CZoneCoaching.ie
Jane 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.
Jane 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.
Jane’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.

Megan 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.
Megan specialises in effective communication, building professional relationships, inner confidence, conflict management, coaching conversations, emotional intelligence, organisational culture and change.

IMI Graduate Development Programme 2025/2026 | Launching in October
2025-10-30 08:00 - 17:00
Start Date: Launching October 2025 | Duration: 12 months

Funded cost with 30% Aviation Skillnet funding applied: €3,850 (Full cost without funding €5,500)

For funding enquiries email: maeve@icbe.ie

Overview
Invest 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.
The 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.
By investing in their future, you’ll accelerate their path to management, aligning their career aspirations with your business objectives.
This programme is perfect for organisations who are aiming to attract, retain, and develop the best young talent in the market.
Programme features include a DiSC assessment, 1:1 Mini Coaching Sessions, an overnight outdoor teambuilding module in Glendalough and a change management business simulation.

Programme Themes
Self-awareness and leadership skills
Build self-awareness and improve on self management skills through a better understanding of emotional intelligence, resilience, and stress management.
Professional skills
Deepen understanding of project and change management, fundamental commercial skills and how best to present yourself at work.
Change Management
Be better prepared to promote change through effective influencing and negotiation skills.
Active learning
Resolve challenges faced by the organisation to accelerate impact and increase their professional presence.

For more programme information go to:
https://www.imi.ie/product/graduate-development-programmes/

Contact Ciara Kissane (IMI) ciara.kissane@imi.ie

For information on Aviation Skillnet funding eligibility contact: maeve@icbe.ie

Toyota Engine Plant, Deeside Lean Training
2025-11-05 | Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK), Deeside Industrial Park Tenth Ave, Deeside, Wales, United Kingdom
Toyota Engine Plant, Deeside Lean Training
Cost Non-Member €620 – ICBE Members €375
Travel and accommodation costs should be covered by the attendee
(In person visit)
Course Joining Instructions – Deeside – 5th Nov 2025

Leadership Coaching Essentials (Virtual Classroom)
2025-11-18 09:00 - 2025-11-26 13:30 | online
LEADERSHIP COACHING ESSENTIALS
9am – 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

For those who need the essentials for their work as leaders, managers & HR/other professionals
Ideal 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.

Contact grainne@icbe.ie to reserve your spot or clicke the CONTACT US button above

Feedback from previous online programme:

10/10 -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.
The 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.
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.
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.
I feel going back to my workplace I will be able to identify opportunities for coaching and put my learning into practice where appropriate.

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

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

The program will be run over four half days (each 4.5 hours long)
The 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.
We 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.
The 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.
There will be a requirement to do some “homework” prior to commencement and between the online workshop sessions.

The content will include the following areas

Active listening – Three areas of listening
Setting it up for success
Questioning and providing feedback
When is coaching appropriate
Developing trust and rapport
Goal setting and planning
The coaching process
Definition of coaching and how it differs from other approaches
International Coach Federation’s Core Competencies
Responsibility and Accountability
Creating the most effective relationships for learning, growth and independence
Challenge and support
Coaching practice, practice, practice

This programme will be delivered by Gerry Ryan MCC, MICF and Kieran Murphy.
Gerry 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.
Kieran 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.

ICBE Members Only: The 3 Pillars Leaders can Leverage to Prevent & Reduce Burnout -- 1-hour Knowledge Session
2025-11-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, Webinar
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

Gallup’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.”
In 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.
In 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.

Shauna Moran is an internationally recognised expert in workplace wellbeing, burnout prevention, and leadership development.
Her 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

ICBE Benchmarking Visit to Astellas, Dublin
2025-11-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Astellas, Dublin, Damastown Road, Damastown Industrial Park, Dublin 15, Ireland
ICBE Benchmarking Visit – ICBE Members Only
ICBE Benchmarking Visit to Astellas, Dublin – 9am to 1pm, 20th November
Enabling Operational Excellence
Damastown Road
Damastown Industrial Park
Mulhuddart
Dublin 15
To register your interest, click the BOOK A PLACE button above. Places Are Limited to one per company.
We intend this to be an interactive morning, where attendees share their own insights as well as learn from Astellas Pharma’s experience.

Join us for a free knowledge session that turns AI tools into real productivity gains.
2025-11-25 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a free knowledge session that turns
AI tools into real productivity gains
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
Delivered by Priority Management Training

Too many professionals feel like they’re falling behind with AI-unsure of what’s possible, what’s practical, or how to keep up.

This 1-hour webinar is designed to help you cut through the noise.

Learn how to align modern AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Google Gemini with your actual workflow.

Key Topics Addressed in the Training

Gen Al – what it is (and isn’t)
How to work with it – (Do’s & Don’ts)
Current Deployment Opportunities (Use Cases that work)
Where Al could go – how to be ready

Delivered By :

Priority Management Training delivers Corporate Training and Professional Development, empowering people to consciously and purposefully take control of their work. Our courses help our clients to: – Reduce internal email traffic – Spend less time in meetings – Have zero emails in their inbox – Reduce work-related stress – Save on average 54 minutes a day!! In our flagship Working Sm@rt courses, we tailor our proven productivity processes and time management best practices to Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft OneNote, and Microsoft Teams. As well as our esteemed courses on time and workload management, we also offer courses related to project planning and management, more effective online meetings, working from home or in a hybrid world, and working as an effective remote leader.

ICBE Benchmarking Visit to Stryker, Limerick
2025-12-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Stryker, Stryker Orthopaedics Raheen Business Park, Cloughkeating Ave, Baunacloka, Limerick, Ireland, Limerick, Ireland
ICBE Benchmarking Visit – ICBE Members Only
ICBE Benchmarking Visit to Stryker, Limerick
Automation and Digitisation – Lessons Learned at Stryker Limerick
9am to 1pm, 3rd December
Raheen Business Park, Ballycummin, Limerick.

To register your interest, click the BOOK A PLACE button above. Places Are Limited to one per company.

We intend this to be an interactive morning, where attendees share their own insights as well as learn from Stryker’s experience.

Members-Only Free Webinar - Kick Off the New Year with Confidence: Present Like You Mean It
2025-12-12 10:00 - 10:45
Friday,12th December | 10:00am – 10:45am
Delivered by Michelle Dinneen
Book here Kick Off the New Year with Confidence: Present Like You Mean It – Home
Start the new year strong by boosting your ability to present with clarity, confidence, and impact. This interactive, free webinar will equip you with practical tools and techniques you can apply immediately.
What You’ll Learn

How to present with presence and confidence
Ways to hook your audience from the very beginning and keep them engaged
How to structure your story and design visuals that capture attention
Tips on using body language, voice, tone, and word choice to enhance your message
The opportunity to ask questions and receive personalised tips directly from the presenter

Who Should Attend?
This webinar is for ICBE Members only and is ideal for anyone who presents-whether occasionally or frequently-and wants practical, actionable advice to improve their delivery and overall communication impact.

About the Facilitator – Michelle Dinneen
Ardin Career Development is owned and run by Michelle Dinneen. Michelle is qualified to Masters level in Human Resource Leadership and is a Master Trainer. Michelle has over 20 years experience in both Operations and HR training, learning & development in a regulated multi national environment.

Introduction to the B737NG with Max Differences
2026-01-12 09:00 - 2026-01-16 17:00
Introduction to the B737NG with Max Differences
Duration: January 12th to 16th, 2026
Cost: Funded group rate €6,000 with 25% Aviation Skillnet funding
Course Overview
This 5-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to the B737NG aircraft, covering its systems and structural features while highlighting key differences in the B737 Max. Designed for aviation professionals, this course offers valuable insights into the aircraft’s operation, maintenance, and technical aspects.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Provide a clear and simple description of the B737NG aircraft using industry-standard terminology.
Describe the general layout and key characteristics of the powerplants available for this aircraft.
Understand the differences between the B737NG and the MAX at a high level.

Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for professionals working in:

MROs, Airlines, and Aircraft Leasing Companies
Part 21 Design Organisations and CAMO Teams
Professional services supporting aviation looking to enhance their knowledge of the A320 family.

Pre-Requisites:
For non-technical attendees, completion of ‘Introduction to Aircraft Technical for Non-Technical Staff’ is recommended.
Course Outline
This 5-day course covers the following key topics:
Introduction to the B737NG and Max

Overview of the Boeing 737NG and MAX aircraft structures, highlighting design philosophy, advanced materials, and efficiency improvements in the MAX.

Aircraft General Systems:

Overview of ATA Chapters

Electrical System

Overview of the electrical systems for both NG and MAX, highlighting advancements in power generation, distribution, and redundancy in the MAX.

Hydraulic System

Summary of hydraulic systems for both NG and MAX, including design,
redundancy, and efficiency updates in the MAX.

Flight Controls

Overview of flight control systems in the NG and MAX, including the introduction
of the Manoeuvring Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) in the MAX and its operational considerations.

Landing Gear Systems

Description of the landing gear systems in both NG and MAX, with a focus on
structural updates and improvements in the MAX.

Powerplant & APU Systems

Overview of the CFM56 engines on the NG and the LEAP-1B engines on the MAX, highlighting performance improvements, fuel efficiency, and operational differences. Compare the APU on the NG and Max

Fuel Systems

Overview of the fuel system layout, components, and operations for the
B737NG, with a focus on updated fuel indication systems in the MAX.

Environmental Systems

Introduction to the Environmental Control Systems (ECS) in both NG and MAX, highlighting efficiency improvements, airflow enhancements, and cooling upgrades in the MAX.

Navigation, Autopilot & Communications

Navigation, Communication, and Auto-flight Systems

Flight Deck Panels and MAX Display Systems

Overview of B737NG flight deck panels and the upgraded MAX display systems, including larger, high-definition screens and enhanced functionality

Common Display Panels

Introduction to the NG’s common display units and comparison with MAX display advancements for improved situational awareness.

Structural Systems

Key Structural Features and Materials

For course enquiries Click here

About Atlantic Aviation Group Training Academy
With over 30 years of experience, our multiple award winning academy is dedicated to shaping the future of aviation professionals. The Training Academy offers a range of EASA Part 147-approved courses, Traineeships, and a Bachelor’s programme in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
The state-of-the-art facilities provide a dynamic learning environment that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Their trainers are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry. They strive to ensure that you gain the best learning experience and successfully pass each course. They pride themselves on their commitment to excellence, ensuring that their graduates are well-equipped to meet the highest industry standards and succeed in their aviation careers.

For information on Aviation Skillnet funding contact maeve@icbe.ie

Certificate in Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation Level 7
2026-01-12 18:00 - 2026-04-14 21:00
Certificate in Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation Level 7
Start Date: January 12th, 2026 (10 weeks)
Funded Cost €1,1125
Overview
The programme aims to provide a career path within Continued Airworthiness Management Organisations technical departments, Aircraft Leasing Companies and MRO’S (Maintenance Repair Organisations) to individuals with Aviation Degree or Diploma or Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Technicians. On successful completion of this programme, the student will be capable of completing a Transition CAMO project which includes Induction, Management and Delivery
What are the entry requirements?
An aircraft maintenance qualification, aviation qualification at Level 6 or above or with relevant industry experience.
ENGLISH 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.
What modules will I study?
• Introduction to CAMO• Induction & Registers• AMP Aircraft Maintenance Program• Workscope• Management• Airworthiness Review Certificate• Status Reports & Delivery

Delivery
10 weeks, 3 hours per week
Mondays from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.
Commencing : January 12th, 2026 in Shannon
What will the time commitment be?
Each 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.
You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.
Assessment
100% Continuous Assessment
Qualification
Certificate in Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation (Special Purpose Award, Level 7, 10 Credits)
For queries relating to the course content
Contact: Jane Magill, Atlantic Air Adventure Park Co LtdTel: 061 363687 / 087 2037487
Book online at the Flexible Learning
https://tus.ie/courses/certificate-continued-airworthiness-management-organisation/

This 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.

Part 21 | 2 Day Course (In Person) January 2026
2026-01-13 09:00 - 2026-01-14 17:00
Part 21 2 Day (In Person) Course
** Fully Booked**
Date: 13th and 14th January 2026
Venue: Shannon
Times: 9am to 5pm each day
Funded Cost: €760 per person with Skillnet funding (€1,050 without funding)

Contact maeve@icbe.ie to join the waitlist

Overview
Delivered by Mick Malone, AirEngineering and Consulting this 2 day in person course is geared at those who need a good basic understanding of Part 21 with particular emphasis on how it affects Modification and changes to large aircraft.
Target audience includes those involved in Design, Production, leasing companies, CAMO or sales people who need an understanding of the topic.

Day 1

Intro to legislation with emphasis on Subparts A, Subpart B in so far as we know about a type cert (type design, type certificate)
Subpart D – basic subpart E, Subparts F and G, Basic H and I, Subpart J, Subpart K, Subpart M, subpart O (Basic) subpart P (basic) subpart Q.
Certification procedure for a product
Type cert in more detail
Changes to a type cert with emphasis on certification basis 21.A.101

Day 2

CS25 with emphasis will be on general and cabin safety, with level of detail adapted to suit the requirements of the participants. (Attendees are encouraged to bring their own experience to use as working examples)
Development of a simple minor mod, classification, showing of compliance, ICA.
Documents which the customer gets and which remain proprietary.

Training Provider – Mick Malone, AirEngineering and Consulting.

AirEngineering and Consulting is headed by Mick Malone, an industry veteran with more than 40 years experience. Previous to running AirEngineering he has been Head of Design in several EASA approved Design Organisations world wide. He is currently Head of Design at Part 21 Design International Malta. Mick has numerous years teaching experience and has run P21 courses world wide focusing on the basic requirements on P21 to detailed requirements specific to 21J and 21G. He is a part time lecturer with TUS.

Contact maeve@icbe.ie to register your interest in this course

Two exciting ICBE visits, exclusively for Lean Sigma Manager apprentices in 2026
2026-01-15 09:00 - 13:00
Exclusively for Lean Sigma Manager Apprentices

Two exciting ICBE visits, exclusively for Lean Sigma Manager apprentices in 2026.
January 15th 2026
Adman Steel Sheds
Join all staff members at the Daily Morning Meeting, followed by tour of offices & factory showcasing Lean processes & principles at every step of the way. Employees take you through how they have implemented Lean in their areas & the direct benefits they have seen.

April 14th 2026
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Deeside and Toyota Lean Management Centre, UK.
Learn lean management and the Toyota Production System (TPS) from experienced specialists directly within a Toyota manufacturing facility.
A second visit will be scheduled in October/November 2026

Please note, registration is on a first come, first serve basis. As ICBE is covering the costs for these events, we must be notified of the non-attendance of a booked delegate five working days before the visit or within five days of a notified itinerary change. Failure to do so, will result in an administration charge.

ICBE Members only - Join us for a free workshop Excellence In Process : Finding Your Excellence Through Process Mapping
2026-01-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Glenroyal Hotel Maynooth, Straffan Rd, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 C2V1, Kildare, Ireland
Location: Glenroyal Court Hotel,
Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 C2V1
Delivered by SA Partners

Register Here
Across Ireland, organisations are working harder than ever to meet rising expectations. Regulation is tightening. Customers want consistency and speed. Digital tools are being introduced quickly, often onto processes that are not clear or stable enough to support them. Work still gets done, but it feels heavier than it should.

The issue is not effort. It is clarity. When processes drift and standards lose visibility, people compensate. Hidden work increases. Delays become routine. Improvements struggle to stick. And without a clear picture of how work really flows, it becomes difficult to automate, difficult to improve, and difficult to sustain performance.

Excellence in process begins when the work becomes visible again. It allows you to see where variation comes from, where friction builds, and where opportunity sits. Visibility helps teams design systems that support the work, not complicate it. Excellence is already in your organisation; it is often hidden behind processes that have blurred over time. Making those processes visible is how that excellence begins to surface.
This workshop helps you take that step.

Delivered by : Ishan Sellahewa

Ishan Sellahewa is a Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence leader dedicated to helping organisations leverage technology to streamline processes and drive sustainable improvement. As Head of Digital Transformation at S A Partners, he specialises in helping organisations combine their use of technology with Lean methodologies and change leadership to effectively execute their strategy.

With a background in process management, automation, and governance, Ishan has worked across industries to optimise ways of working and enhance efficiency. Ishan shares practical insights on bridging strategy, technology, and execution, helping organisations navigate digital transformation successfully.

Event Highlights:

Networking & Introductions (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)Start the day by connecting with like-minded professionals and setting the stage for a collaborative workshop.
Introduction to Enterprise Excellence & Process Maturity (11:00 AM – 11:30 AM)Gain valuable insights into the S A Partners’ Enterprise Excellence model and discover why process maturity is key to sustained organisational success.
Process Scoping & Mapping Basics (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)Learn the fundamentals of process scoping and mapping, and participate in a fun, group activity to practice mapping a non-work-related process.
Process Mapping Deep Dive (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)Bring your own process into focus! Map one of your current processes, breaking it down to the task level, and explore opportunities for improvement.
Present & Receive Feedback (2:00 PM – 2:30 PM)Share your process map with the group and receive constructive feedback on how to refine and optimise it.
Next Steps: Applying What You’ve Learned (2:30 PM – 3:00 PM)Wrap up the day by discussing how to implement these newly acquired skills in your organisation to drive growth and efficiency.

Who Should Attend?
Professionals looking to streamline their processes, improve efficiency, and gain practical, actionable insights into process maturity and enterprise excellence.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, share, and leave with skills you can immediately apply to your business!

Half Day Process Mapping Agenda

Law Society Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance January 2026
2026-01-29 18:00 - 2026-06-26 21:00
Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance – Law Society

Start Date: Thursday 29th January 2026 at 6:00 PM
Funded cost: €2,625 (full cost before funding €3,500)
Contact maeve@icbe.ie for details of eligibility for funding.

Programme objectives
On completion of this training programme, participants will be able to:

Analyse the key legal issues pertaining to the sale and lease of aircraft;
Critically evaluate the finance structures involved, how to finance an aviation transaction, and funding available;
Explain the key regulatory issues pertaining to aviation;
Summarise the legal issues relating to key aviation matters, such as engines, maintenance reserves, security, taxation, insurance, records, and repossession;
Draft and amend the key legal and financial documents and structures in aviation leasing and finance transactions;
Advise on a range of aviation issues that arise in practice – be it from a lender, lessor, lessee, or airline.

Programme structure and approach to learning
Ireland is internationally recognised as the global hub for aviation leasing and finance, with 14 of the top 15 global aircraft lessors enjoying a presence here. More than 60% of the world’s fleet of leased aircraft is owned, leased, or managed in Ireland. The major industry players have been attracted by Ireland’s stable political regime, membership of the EU, favourable time zone, and talented workforce – not to mention our legal and regulatory advantages. In addition, Ireland’s network of over 70 double tax treaties, combined with the absence of withholding tax on aircraft lease rentals and a corporate tax rate of 12.5%, makes Ireland a commercially attractive place to set up and run an aircraft leasing company.
This advanced-level diploma provides comprehensive coverage of the key aspects of the aviation leasing and finance industry. It aims to deliver an in-depth analysis of the core legal and practical issues that parties typically encounter in aircraft leasing and finance transactions.
Modules
The programme is based on the following module scheme and covers key themes as listed below:
Module 1: Introduction to the aviation industry

Origins of aviation industry in Ireland,
Profile of aviation industry 2022,
The bounce back after Covid-19
Reasons for development of Ireland as aviation hub,
Analysis of main industry players in the sector,
Overview of regulatory framework,
Aviation sustainability.

Module 2: Purchase and Leasing Aircraft

Reasons for investing in aircraft,
Aircraft operating lease agreements and key clauses,
Purchasing aircraft – the practical considerations,
Relevant purchase documentation,
Delivery of aircraft – acceptance certificates, relevant clauses,
Aircraft trading – GATS trading e-platform.

Module 3: Aviation Finance

Commercial debt financing for aviation,
Analysis of key capital markets structures,
PDP financing from a leasing company and bank perspective,
Analysis of typical Expert Credit Agencies structure (ECA),
Function of the Export-Import Bank (US) and Irish Stock Exchange,
Typical security taken over aircraft.

Module 4: Regulatory environment

Role of Irish Aviation Authority,
The Chicago Convention, ICAO, IATA
The Cape Town Convention,
The International Registry of Mobile Assets,
European Aviation Safety Agency Regulations,
EU Emissions Trading Scheme,
Registration and de-registration of aircraft.

Module 5: Taxation and Aviation

Importance of Irish tax residence,
Tax opinions, legal opinions,
Double taxation treaty network,
Withholding tax,
Section 110 Companies.

Module 6: Insurance and Aviation

Airline aviation insurances and key clauses,
Lease insurance provisions in aircraft operating leases,
Lessor considerations,
Claims management,
Standard endorsement analysis.

Module 7: Applied leasing issues

Jurisdictional issues,
Redelivery of aircraft,
Helicopters – leasing, registration,
Engine leasing,
Maintenance reserves,
Aircraft records management,
Corporate service providers.

Module 8: Repossession and recovery

Repossession in practice,
Key documentation, key clauses,
Material adverse changes,
Relevant default provisions,
Termination notices,
Applications to court,
Enforcement – practical steps.

Module 9: Fleet planning

Fleet planning by airlines,
Strategies engaged,
Case studies,
Lessor positioning.

Module 10: Case law and future trends

Irish and UK aviation case law update,
Overview of the aviation industry in Asia,
Future trends for aviation industry.

Module 11: Career Panel event
This will afford students the opportunity to get expert advice from professionals in the industry about how to enter the aviation industry or how to successfully move sectors within the aviation industry.
Workshops
Workshops are a key feature of this course. These are designed to be interactive and involve working in groups on selected case-study problems and analysis, with an emphasis on the application of the law to common scenarios encountered in practice.

Assessments
Assignment due for submission in July 2025.
Who should attend?
In order to apply you must have a minimum of two years’ full-time experience in the aviation industry, or alternatively, have successfully completed the Certificate in Aviation Leasing and Finance .
This course is suitable for:

Solicitors, barristers, and trainees who advise aviation clients or who wish to join the aviation sector;
Professionals working in the aviation industry who wish to expand their knowledge with a view to career advancement or moving laterally to another discipline within the industry;
Professionals working in aircraft leasing companies or airlines;
Contract administrators and engineers;
Professionals in financial institutions that fund the purchase of aircraft;
Accountants, finance professionals, and tax consultants advising aviation clients; and
Insurance professionals specialising in aviation insurance.

Contact
Course Leader, Jonathan Patel – j.patel@lawsociety.ie
To register: Go to https://www.lawsociety.ie/productdetails?pid=2860

One Day Introduction to Aviation Leasing Course February 2026 | In Person and On-Line | New Date TBC
2026-02-04 09:30 - 17:30
One Day Introduction to Aircraft Leasing Course
In-person and On-Line Course
Postponed from 4th February – new February date TBC
Date: February 2026 | 9.30am to 5.30pm
Venue: Shannon Aviation Museum & On-line
Funded cost €195 pp.
Contact maeve@icbe.ie to book your place(s)

Programme Overview
The One-Day Aviation Leasing Course from Aviation Services Training, Shannon facilitated by John McMahon provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry, including the factors driving its growth and the key players involved. It covers the history and current market dynamics of the airline business, differentiating between passenger and cargo markets, and addressing current challenges and future trends. The course delves into the fundamentals of aviation leasing, highlighting aircraft and engine leasing, and guides participants through the processes of aircraft selection from both airline and lessor perspectives. Additionally, it focuses on risk management strategies, covering credit, asset, technical, jurisdictional, and insurance risks, as well as portfolio management. The structure of operating leases, including negotiation phases, key commercial terms, and legal aspects, is explored in depth. Finally, participants learn about aircraft ordering, purchasing, and trading, providing a holistic view of the aviation leasing business.

Programme Content:

Course overview and objectives
Introductions of participants and instructor

Part 1: Aviation Industry Overview

Factors driving growth of the aviation industry
Key players -airlines, manufacturers, aircraft and engine leasing companies

Part 2: The Airline Business

History and development
Current market dynamics (including regional differences)
Passenger vs Cargo markets
Current challenges and future

Part 3: The Aviation Leasing Business

History and development
Current market dynamics (including key players)
Fundamental aspects of aviation leasing
Aircraft vs Engine Leasing

Part 4: Aircraft Selection

Airline perspective
Lessor perspective

Part 5: Risk Management in Aviation Leasing

Credit
Asset
Technical
Jurisdiction
Insurance
Portfolio Management

Part 6: Structure of an Operating Lease

Negotiation phases
Key commercial terms
Legal aspects

Part 7: Aircraft Ordering, Purchasing and Trading

Should a lessor order its own aircraft?
How much does an aircraft costs?
What is being purchased?
Trading aircraft on lease

Conclusion

Wrap-up and summary of key points
Open floor for outstanding questions/discussion
Feedback and course evaluation

About the Facilitator:

John McMahon is a non-executive director, aviation consultant and Adjunct Professor at University of Limerick.
He led the initial public offering and New York Stock Exchange listing of Genesis Lease Limited, a global aircraft leasing company, where he served as Chairman and CEO from 2006 until its merger with AerCap in 2010. Previously, he held senior management positions at Lloyds TSB Bank in the UK and Debis AirFinance (now AerCap) in The Netherlands as well as executive roles at GE Capital Aviation Services, GPA Group and Aer Lingus.
His current non-executive directorships include aircraft lessor, Genesis Aircraft Services, aviation analytics company, Aerlytix, as well as several aviation leasing ABS structures/portfolio companies with more than 250 leased aircraft and engines. He served as senior independent director of Wizz Air from 2012 to 2018 and as chairman of BNP Paribas Ireland from 2010 to 2019.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Galway, post-graduate diplomas in Accounting and Finance (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and Computer Modelling & Simulation (Trinity College Dublin) and a Professional Certificate in Data Science and Big Data Analytics (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). He completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School and is a Chartered Director of the Institute of Directors.

Note: This course is also available on request as an in-company session, contact maeve@icbe.ie to request dates.
