ATR 42-400/500/72-212A General Familiarisation Course
2025-02-10 09:30 - 2025-02-14 16:30 (Europe/Dublin) | online
ATR 42-400/500/72-212A Gen Fam

Dates: February 10th to 14th (virtual course)
Funded cost through Aviation Skillnet: €750 PP

INTRODUCTION
Designed for aircraft maintenance engineers and other support staff to provides an overview on all aspects of the ATR42-72 all models (PWC PW120) Airframe/Power-plant/Electrical Systems and Avionics System.
Covers Airframe, Engine, Electrical and Avionics elements to ATA specification 104 level 1 and covers the Description and Operation portions of the relevant chapters.
Delivered by AeCat Engineering
OVERVIEW
Upon completion of the course the trainees will have acquired an understanding of:
The general layout of the aircraft’s major systems, and the appropriate terminology and nomenclature.

The special tools needed to maintain the aircraft.
The safety procedures and the maintenance airworthiness checks related to this aircraft.
The aircraft’s technical documentation.
This TNA defines the requirements for the ATR 42-72 all models (PWC PW120) Gen Fam.
There is no examination for this course.
Certificate issued at the end of each course to each student who has satisfactorily completed the course.

To register for this course please email maeve@icbe.ie

OUTLINE SCHEDULE

MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY

W
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1
INTRO / ADMIN

(ATA 05-20)
AIRCRAFT GENERAL

(ATA 50-57)
STRUCTURES & DOORS

(ATA 24) ELECTRICAL POWER

(ATA 31) INDICATING & RECORDING

(ATA 31)
INDICATING & RECORDING

(ATA 22)
AUTOFLIGHT

(ATA 23)
COMMUNICATIONS

(ATA 34)
NAVIGATION

(ATA 33)
LIGHTING

(ATA 38)
WATER / WASTE

(ATA 35)
OXYGEN

(ATA 29)
HYDRAULICS

(ATA 32)
LANDING GEAR

(ATA 27)
FLIGHT CONTROLS

(ATA 36)
PNEUMATICS
(ATA 21)
AIR CONDITIONING

(ATA 26)
FIRE PROTECTION

(ATA 30)
ICE & RAIN

(ATA 28)
FUEL SYSTEM

(ATA 71-80)
POWERPLANT

(ATA 71-80)
POWERPLANT

(ATA 61)
PROPELLERS

ATR 42 400/500 72-212A (PWC PW120) is the baseline aircraft with ATR42-200/300, ATR72-100/200 and ATR 42-600/ATR72-212A (600) Differences, to be included where appropriate during each subject.
This course will be delivered by AeCAT

ICBE Knowledge Sharing Forum on Knowledge Management
2025-02-20 10:00 - 11:15 | online
We are delighted to invite you to join us for this Knowledge-Sharing opportunity that will cover learnings from Aughinish Alumina’s Knowledge Management Department, set up 12 years ago.
Knowledge Management Co-Ordinator, Dean Rice, will cover different ways of transferring knowledge and also embedding & improving knowledge transfer.

ICBE Knowledge Sharing Forum on Knowledge Management
10am – 11:15am on Thursday, February 20th via Teams
Click BOOK A PLACE above or contact grainne@icbe.ie to register for this free event
– We will then forward the Teams link to you before the 20th
ICBE member only event

10:00am Welcome & Introductions – Gráinne Walsh, ICBE

10:05am Knowledge Management at Aughinish Alumina – Dean Rice, Knowledge Management Co-Ordinator

Capture
Availability
Transfer
Review and Improvement

10:40am Q&A + Group Open Discussion

11:15am Close

ICBE Knowledge Session: Resilience through Change
2025-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Online session
Resilience Through Change
Wednesday, February 26th / Starts at 10am
45 mins + 15 mins Q&A
To register for this free ICBE Knowledge Session, click BOOK A PLACE above
We will forward the Zoom link prior to the 26th

Change is an inevitable part of life and work, yet navigating it successfully requires resilience and adaptability. This webinar will explore the nature of resilience and the journey we experience when faced with change.
We will discuss how embracing accountability, accepting feedback, letting go of ego, and adopting an open mindset can lead to improved ways of working and greater collaboration. By recognising the connection between personal reactions and collective efforts, we can build a solid foundation for resilience that supports progress and growth, even in challenging circumstances.
Join us to gain practical insights and approaches to turning change into an opportunity for meaningful transformation and enhanced personal resilience.
Attendees will be invited to engage in further discussions during a Q&A session.

Timothy Mulholland – Organisational Development Consultant | OMT Global
With over 20 years’ practical management and leadership experience in Ireland and abroad, Tim has held various leadership roles across a wide range of industries – in particular; technology, finance, and professional services. Having managed high-performance teams large, small, local, and global, Tim comes with a demonstrated history of enabling high performance through the delivery of individual, team, and organisational initiatives. Having qualified as an industrial psychologist and psychometric practitioner, Tim extracts both qualitative and quantitative, evidence-based data to help understand, inform, and deliver on all initiatives.

OMT Global
At OMT, we believe when passion and purpose combine, great things can happen.
We are strong believers in lifelong learning and development, staying curious and developing the mindsets, skill sets and toolkits of your people to drive your business forward.
We are dedicated to creating world-class leaders and managers, developing nurturing work cultures, truly aligning strategy and enhancing the overall employee and customer experience.
www.omtglobal.com

Managing Difficult Interactions to Connect at your Best | Free Lunchtime Webinar | Wednesday 26th February, 2025
2025-02-26 13:00 - 14:00
Managing Difficult Interactions to Connect at your Best | Free Lunchtime Webinar
Date: Wednesday 26th February, 2025 @1pm

Click here to book your place

Do you ever leave a meeting or interaction feeling frustrated, thinking “I could have handled that better” or regretting what was or wasn’t said?
We are delighted to bring you this Free lunch-time webinar, from facilitator Michelle Dinneen of Ardin Career Development. The session will highlight some of the key themes from the Connect at Your Best series, which we will be running in 2025. Shortlisted for this year’s L&DI Excellence in Learning Awards, this impactful personal effectiveness programme has been delivered to participants from more than 30 organisations across our networks since it was developed in 2020.
This bite size session will give you some essential tips on how to:

Hold your ground during difficult conversations/interactions
Assert your opinions effectively
Manage and regulate your emotions

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 multinational environment. Programmes offer a creative, interactive and a highly enjoyable learning experience.

Click here to book your place

CHANGEMAKERS 2025
2025-02-27 08:30 - 16:30
CHANGEMAKERS 2025

ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet is delighted to support this event for ICBE Member companies only.

ICBE MEMBERS REGISTRATION LINK

Early Bird Non-Members Cost (until 31 Jan 2025) €350pp – ICBE Members Early Bird Cost €280
Standard Non-Members Cost: €450 per person – ICBE Members Standard Cost €360

(NB : This link brings you to the event website and is exclusive to ICBE Member companies. In the registration process, please choose payment method “INVOICE”. This will generate an invoice to ICBE Advanced Productivity for the full amount and we will invoice your organisation for the subsidised amount)

In a world that demands transparency, resilience, and innovation, leadership is evolving. Changemakers 2025 is your gateway to discovering the strategies, mindsets, and tools to craft authentic leaders who not only inspire but deliver unparalleled results.

Why Attend?

At Changemakers 2025, we’re redefining leadership by merging authenticity with action. This transformative conference is designed for trailblazers ready to:

Unlock Authentic Leadership: Explore the core principles of integrity, empathy, and self-awareness to foster trust and empowerment in every interaction.
Drive Measurable Impact: Gain actionable insights and strategies to align vision with execution, delivering exceptional outcomes in real-world scenarios.
Build Thriving Teams: Learn how to cultivate a culture of belonging and collaboration that sparks innovation and propels organizations forward.
Network with Changemakers: Connect with a global community of thought leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of leadership.

What’s in Store?

Inspiring Keynotes
Hear from world-class speakers who have mastered the art of authentic leadership. These visionaries will share their journeys, insights, and proven methods for achieving extraordinary results.
Interactive Workshops
Dive into hands-on sessions led by industry experts. Develop practical skills in areas like coaching; strategic decision-making, and mobilising support for transformation programs.
Panel Discussions
Engage with top leaders from diverse sectors as they tackle today’s most pressing challenges in leading change.
Exclusive Networking Opportunities
Build relationships with peers, mentors, and future collaborators during curated networking events and breakout sessions.
Who Should Attend?

Leaders seeking to enhance their impact.
Entrepreneurs aiming to lead with authenticity.
HR professionals focused on building transformative workplace cultures.
Anyone committed to becoming a catalyst for change.

Join Us in 2025
Be part of the Changemakers movement. Whether you’re leading a startup, managing a team, or inspiring a community, this conference is your springboard to authentic leadership that drives real results.

Date: 27th February, 2025
Location: Barberstown Castle Hotel, Straffan, Co. Kildare. W23 CX40
Start/Finish: 8.30AM – 4.30PM
Early Bird Non-Members Cost (until 31 Jan 2025) €350pp – ICBE Members Early Bird Cost €280
Standard Non-Members Cost: €450 per person – ICBE Members Standard Cost €360

Agenda at a Glance

What’s in Store…

08:30 Welcome Refreshments

09:00 Opening Remarks – Garry Corbet
09:15 Keynote: The Conscious Leader – Mary T. Tierney
10:00 Achieving Deep Excellence – John Quirke

10:30 Refreshment Break

10:45 Keynote: Bénédicte Verley-Hudry & Robert Burdock, Ipsen
11:15 Panel Discussion – Mobilizing Transformation

12:00 Lunch & Networking

13:00 Keynote: Ronan Farrell
14:00 Q&A Session

14:30 Refreshment Break

14:45 Breakout Groups – Conor Dawson
15:15 Working Session
16:00 Next Steps
16:15 Closing Remarks – John Quirke
16:30 Thank you & Close – Conor Dawson

More detailed information available on the event website

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 Lift as you Climb - Women Leading Lean
2025-03-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Online session
Open to all
To register for this free ICBE online Panel Discussion, click BOOK A PLACE above

Women are already significantly underrepresented in leadership and lean leadership is no exception. ICBE in collaboration with UL invite you to a panel discussion which explores why there aren’t more women leading lean and operational excellence. Our panel will consider tangible and intangible barriers that may be holding women back as well as the skills and personality traits that are considered valuable in this role. As we look to remove barriers, we ask, how can our male and female colleagues help to foster an inclusive culture that ensures everyone has an equal opportunity?
Open to all – you can help shape the future of Lean Leadership to be a more inclusive one.

Facilitator – Maeve McLoughlin, Process Excellence Lead at J&J Vision Care
Maeve joined JJVC in January 2023 as site Process Excellence Lead. Her responsibilities include focusing on improving business processes by enlisting and influencing cross-functional teams to deliver business results through the application of Lean principles & Six Sigma methodologies.​​
She brings 20 years of industrial experience in various areas from Quality, Engineering and Project Management with particular emphasis on change management in a manufacturing environment.​​
Maeve has led several successful strategic business transformation programs including Performance Management, Productivity Improvements, New Product Introductions, MES implementation and elimination of non-value add activities with digital solutions.​
She holds a BSc. in Science & Technology from UCC, Diploma in Project Management and MSc. in Strategic Quality Management in Lean Sigma from University of Limerick

Panellist : Jennifer Stratton, Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer, Cook Medical & Chairperson, Mid West Lean Network

Jennifer joined Cook Medical Limerick in 2022 as Continuous Improvement Engineer. Her work is centred around supporting and executing the Continuous Improvement Strategy for Cook Ireland. She has previously worked in the Chemical Manufacturing Industry and as a Contract Researcher for Industry.
She is a Master Blackbelt having graduated from the University of Limerick’s MSc Strategic Quality Management, Lean System and holds a BSc in Biochemistry, MSc in Biomedical Science and Specialist Diploma in Medical Device Science all from the University of Galway.
She is passionate that people are at the centre of all the Continuous Improvement work that we do and driven by the fact that there are opportunities to apply Lean and Continuous Improvement principles to all areas of an organisation.

Panellist : Elaine Koyce, Product Manager, Healthcare Insurance Industry

Elaine Koyce is a product manager in the Healthcare Insurance Industry in Ireland. She joined the company at its inception in Limerick in November 2021. She expertly guides the strategic roadmap, technical design, and delivery of products while managing dynamic scrum teams.
Elaine also heads the Women in Tech initiative, fostering empowerment through a platform for connection, experience sharing, mentoring and networking.
Elaine’s dedication to Lean and continuous improvement is evident in her educational journey and professional accomplishments. She recently graduated from the University of Limerick with a MSc. in Strategic Quality Management, Lean Systems, adding to her credentials as a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. She also holds an MSc. in Data Science, a Postgraduate HDIP in Data Analytics and Software Development, and a BSc. In Digital Technology and Design with a focus on agile project management.
As a returner who rejoined the workforce after a six-year hiatus to focus on her children while upskilling, Elaine has a nuanced understanding of the value and challenges faced by women returning to the workforce. She recognises first-hand the wide range of skills these women offer and the high value characteristics they bring to their roles. Her passion for empowering these women is reflected in her leadership of networking and mentoring initiatives. In 2023, she was a finalist in the Women in STEM Awards for Outstanding Returner to the Workplace, underscoring her commitment to supporting others on their professional journeys .

Panellist : Goda Zvikaite , Lean Six Sigma and Quality Management Systems, PennEngineering

Goda is a results-oriented Lead Auditor and Quality Assurance professional and certified Master Black Belt with 15 years’ experience developing and integrating Continuous Improvement (CI) and Operational Excellence (OPEX) programs across diverse business units (applications, supply chain, logistics, distribution, and manufacturing).
Her expertise is in Lean Six Sigma (MSc and 2022 Lean Business Ireland Award winner) and Strategic Quality Management.
She has proven ability to lead Quality Assurance teams, ensure ISO compliance, manage audits, drive root cause analysis, and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs). Goda is proficient in quality system maintenance, change control and various quality tools. She is adept at stakeholder management and training, with a track record of successfully developed and implemented enterprise programs designed to develop people, enhance culture, optimise process quality, deliver standardisation, add value, improve organizational profitability, instill lean transformation, and deploy strategy. She is a tactical decision maker with strong collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Empowered Leadership & Executive Presence - Webinar with Gina London to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025
2025-03-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Online session
Free event, ICBE Members only
to register https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L4RfY5P4Qjy2IidcH0EVVg#/registration

We are delighted to welcome Gina London, a renowned Global Expert on Leadership Communications. An Emmy-winning former CNN correspondent, she guides the top companies and executives in the world to more positively connect and engage with their employees, their board and themselves.
This webinar is designed to uplift and equip women in leadership to navigate challenges and claim their space with confidence. Through real-world insights and practical strategies, we’ll explore ways to embrace your authority, communicate with impact, and move past self-doubt to lead with strength and authenticity.
Key Takeaways:

Claim and Command Your Space: Practical techniques for projecting presence and holding your ground in any room or meeting.
Strengthen Influence and Authority: Learn how to build trust, shape perceptions, and inspire action through intentional words and body language.
Rise Above Imposter Syndrome: Strategies to silence inner doubt and embody the confident, capable leader you already are.

Step into this session to celebrate and amplify the leader within you!
Gina London
CEO of Language of Leadership Ltd., Gina London is a renowned global expert on leadership communications. With premier clients in five continents, she represents some of the top companies and executives in the world. An Emmy-winning former CNN correspondent and anchor, Gina brings her passion for people and storytelling as she develops leaders to more positively connect and engage with their employees, their board and themselves.
Her Fortune 500 clients include SAP, Salesforce, Facebook, McKesson, Merck, Pernod-Ricard, Deloitte, Daimler, JP Morgan and the United States Department of State. In addition, Gina provides interactive and motivational keynote speeches on the power of communicating with purpose and impact. She brings her network interview skills when she profiles top leaders like Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford, Jr; EY Global CEO Mark Weinberger, Huffington Post CEO Jared Grusd and Nobel Peace Prize winners Oscar Arias and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. She has also facilitated or compèred hundreds of events – like the prestigious 2018 International Children’s Peace Prize in Cape Town, South Africa.
In humanitarian roles, Gina chaired UNICEF’s International Council for two years – leading global events at the United Nations in New York and Innocenti in Florence, Italy. Gina also worked with the first Iraqi women running for Parliament, women’s civil rights leaders in the Persian Gulf, and issues activists in Ghana, Egypt, Tunisia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Macedonia and Romania. A published author and regular news analyst on radio and TV, Gina also currently writes the weekly business leadership column, “The Communicator” for Ireland’s largest newspaper, The Sunday Independent and has featured in a wide range of global media outlets including (New Zealand) Newstalk ZB; (Italy): Le Notizie; La Repubblica (Nigeria): The Nation, Your View, TVC, Channels TV; (Romania): In Business Today; (Egypt): The Rose; (UK); BBC; (US): CNN, Fox News, The Orlando Sentinel, The Denver Post, and Fast Company.

“Lean Sustainability - Lean and Green Practices : Creating Sustainable Value"
2025-03-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Online session
“Lean Sustainability – Lean and Green Practices : Creating Sustainable Value”

3pm 11th March 2025
MS Teams Webinar

Register Here
In our quickly evolving world of change, challenges and opportunities, businesses need the knowledge and tools to adapt, while continuing to drive operational excellence. The integration of Lean and Sustainability principles and practices, facilitates the development of a business blueprint that can do just that.

We are seeing throughout Europe, how businesses are transforming their operations and their businesses by implementing both Lean and Sustainability. At Leading Edge Group we are working with businesses to plan, implement and realise this transformation. To facilitate this transformation, we have developed a Lean and Green Sustainability training course that maps out a clear and practical path to creating your Lean and Green business blueprint.

Who’s the training for – This is for people who recognise the need and value for transformation within their business to remain competitive, resilient and to achieve ESG excellence.

Why should you do it – To explore and learn more about Lean and Sustainability and how the integration of both creates a comprehensive and practical path to achieve business goals and objectives.

Webinar Objectives -.

Introduce Lean and Green Sustainability
Explore how Lean and Green can help your business to:

Reduce Costs
Develop a Sustainable Supply Chain
Create a Cohesive Company Culture
Achieve ESG Excellence

Presenter : FIONA O’LOUGHLIN – Leading Edge Group

Senior Environmental Consultant | Lean for Sustainability Trainer | Chartered Environmentalist, IEMA | NLP Business Practitioner | ISO 14001: 2015 Transition Course, Certification Europe |Environmental Auditor, ISO 14001

Fiona is a Senior Environmental Consultant and Sustainability Professional with the Leading Edge Group. She has over 20 years’ experience and has developed a wide range of skills having worked across a variety of sectors including Pharmaceutical, Public Sector (OPW, Local Authorities, SEAI), Communities and the Private Sector.

Fiona believes there are sustainable solutions and opportunities in the challenges that we are experiencing in business and works with clients and stakeholders to achieve these.

ICBE Benchmarking Visit to Regeneron
2025-03-12 09:00 - 13:00
This event is fully booked
ICBE member only event
This visit will focus on Regeneron’s

CI program that engages the entire organisation,
Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) Boards
Decreasing human error likelihood through “learning teams”.

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 contact Kate de Courcy – kate@icbe.ie

Resilient Minds @ Work | Bite-sized 2 hour session | Thursday March 20th
2025-03-20 10:00 - 12:00
Resilient Minds at Work | Bite-sized 2-hour session
Date: Thursday March 20th, 10am to 12pm
Funded Cost: €55 pp
To book a place email maeve@icbe.ie

Overview and learning outcomes
As a busy person you understand the demands of the real world. The increasing demands placed on us personally and professionally affect our health and our business. What makes some people focus and perform better under pressure while others struggle? The answer is Resilience. Resilience is a measure of your subconscious flexibility and what practical and psychological coping mechanisms you have access to. This session comes with a big promise from Richard Burke – You will never forget this workshop. That’s a big promise.
Aviation Skillnet is delighted to present to our network, an award-winning mental health session aimed at teaching people how to work hard but go home happy.
The aim of the training is to enable you to understand stress and how you personally react to it. The primary aim of the course is to put you in control of your stress response. To be able to control your personal reaction you must first be mindful of it and then be able to “feel” that you can control it. The session will address:

Getting external demands and dysfunction into perspective
How your mind works
The big 5 personality types
Fear and Danger / fear and courage in a work and life context.

About the Trainer – Richard Burke, Resilience Matters
MBA, PIIE, MIITD, MICHP
Richard Burke has a unique mix of qualifications. He is an engineer, an MBA qualified manager, an award-winning corporate trainer and a hypno-psychotherapist. His whole career has revolved around helping people manage change.
He qualified as an engineer in 1992, winning the A.P. O’Reilly award for his paper on industrial psychology. After earning his MBA in 2002 he worked as a senior manager in manufacturing. He qualified as a trainer in 2007.
Richard practices hypno-psychotherapy at a clinic called Safe Harbour, which he founded in 2005. In his clinic, he helps adults and children tackle a huge range of disorders. Having suffered from debilitating anxiety himself, he specializes in stress and trauma. The personal experience of anxiety motivated him to requalify as a therapist. Many companies use his clinic for personal interventions with their staff.
Richard set up Resilience Matters Ltd in 2011, which focusses on reducing business and personal stress. He won the IITD national training awards in 2015 for the personal and business interventions he delivered on-site to the staff of the pharma company Sanofi. In the same year, his company was a winner at the National Health and Safety Awards for Pioneering Resilience in Ireland. His interventions reduced absenteeism by 30% and visits to the doctor by 18% in a 12-month period. He was also a finalist at the IITD training awards in 2021 with Brown Thomas Arnotts for his intervention ” Coping with Covid” . His courses are part of the Engineers Ireland and the Nurses’ Board CPD schedule.
Richard has trained thousands of people in stress management. He works with large corporations, government institutions, multinational companies, educational bodies, hospitals and non-profits.
To book a place email maeve@icbe.ie

Aviation Update Webinar with John McMahon & Brian Hayden 2025 | FREE EVENT
2025-03-24 13:00 - 14:00
Aviation Update Webinar 2025 with John McMahon & Brian Hayden | FREE EVENT

Monday March 24th, 2025 @ 1pm (via Zoom)

Book online here to secure your place
A hugely popular event on our Aviation Calendar, we are delighted to welcome back John McMahon and Brian Hayden to present their Aviation Update to our network members. Since our first session in 2022, over 600 attendees from our member organisations have joined us for this update.
During this 45 minute session (plus Q & A) John and Brian will explore the latest aviation trends, from regulatory updates to market shifts. A key webinar for aviation professionals and enthusiasts, this session offers expert insights and opportunities to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry
Facilitators:
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.

Brian Hayden
Brian Hayden is a professional board member with some 50 years of experience in the aviation industry. He led the GECAS technical organization from 1993 until 2008 and was chairman of GECAS Limited as well as GE national executive for the Republic of Ireland for a number of years. Prior to this, he was a senior executive with Guinness Peat Aviation and also spent many years with Aer Lingus. He currently holds board positions with Dublin Aerospace, and several other aviation portfolio companies. Mr Hayden holds an MBA from University College Dublin, as well as a Diploma in Engineering and an MSc from Trinity College Dublin. He is a Fellow of Engineers Ireland and lectures at the University of Limerick.

Book online here to secure your place

ICBE Conference 2025 - Navigating Transformation
2025-03-27 | Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny, Paulstown Road, Lyrath, Kilkenny,, Kilkenny, R95 F685, Ireland
Register
ICBE Conference 2025
Navigating TransformationAI, Sustainability & Leadership
March 27th 2025
Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny

Join us for ICBE’s flagship gathering, with our members and panels of industry leaders, together with international experts and speakers. ICBE Conference 2025, facilitated by our board member, Anton Savage, promises to be a high energy and interactive event with lots of opportunity for knowledge-sharing and new insights to help drive your business excellence journey.
Speakers include;
Micheal Geraghty, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager
Using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity
In 2023 Coca-Cola’s operation in Ballina was named as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers by the World Economic Forum. The site has become one of 18 international sites added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network, a platform that recognises facilities using advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity. Coca-Cola Ballina was the first Beverage company globally to attain this accreditation for its digital transformation journey and it is where many of the transformation use cases are first tested prior to rollout across the company network.
Brian Holliday, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software
Decarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements.
Brian Holliday is Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software, a technology company serving the UK and Ireland’s manufacturing and industrial-infrastructure sectors. He is co-chair of the UK Government Made Smarter Commission and Industry/AI Innovation Accelerator. He is the incoming chair of Make UK, The Manufacturers’ Organisation’s Strategic Policy Group, having been a board member since 2015. He is a keen advocate for engineering, innovation, skills and advanced technology deployment, contributing regularly to media, policy forums and peer networks.
Laurent Blanchet – Director of Business Excellence, EssilorLuxottica
Combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency.
Laurent Blanchet has led numerous process improvement initiatives globally. Over the past seven years, Laurent has focused on leveraging AI technologies, including advanced analytics models and robotic process automation, to transform business processes and drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in combining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements making him a key player in the digital transformation space.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership
Getting the Best out of Yourself and Others
Damian Hughes combines his practical and academic background within sport, organisational development and change psychology, to help organisations and teams to create a high-performing culture. He is the author of eight best-selling business books, including Liquid Thinking, Liquid Leadership, How to Change Absolutely Anything and The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset.
Damian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others.
For a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams, see ICBE Conference 2025
ICBE Conference 2025 – What you can expect
+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI, Sustainability and Leadership
+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders
+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As
+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics.
+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers
+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation

ICBE Advanced Productivity Webinar - Sustainability Leadership
2025-04-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Online session
Free virtual MS Teams training session
Delivered by Change by Degrees

Sustainability remains high on the agenda for Irish CEOs – both as a business risk and an opportunity. According to PWC 76% of Irish CEOs acknowledge exposure to risk from climate change – and nearly three in ten report increased revenue associated with climate-friendly investments. However, there are barriers to progress including regulatory complexity and a lack of skills and investment. This webinar will look at ways to build sustainability skills and leadership across a business to capture sustainability opportunities.

Who’s the training for – Anyone with a direct or indirect role in delivering sustainability goals – this applies to people in all business functions from HR to procurement.

Why should you do it – Develop your sustainability knowledge and skills and explore your personal leadership and how to use your influence.

Learning outcomes – be more confident about your role as a sustainability leader

Understand the sustainability landscape for business – from regulations to stakeholder demands.
Learn how to builds skills across teams to build capabilities to deliver sustainability goals.
Reflect on your own leadership motivation and how you influence those around you.

Trainer: Dr Tara Shine

Co-Founder and CEO of Change by Degrees. Columnist with The Currency. Author, presenter and broadcaster. Board Member Enterprise Ireland.
Change by Degrees helps people and organisations to build sustainability skills and gain confidence to meet sustainability targets, grow business and comply with regulations. We focus on the practical skills learners need to do their jobs differently – driving real value, delivering targets and ensuring impact.

Leadership Coaching Programme (F2F with Gerry Ryan & Kieran Murphy)
2025-04-08 09:00 - 2025-04-10 16:00 | Clayton Hotel Galway, Monivea Rd, Ballybrit, Galway, H91 D526, Ireland
Leadership Coaching Programmein-person with Gerry Ryan & Kieran Murphyin Clayton Hotel Galway9am – 4pm — Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th April Cost: €1,250 Member; €1,750 Non Member (per person)Skillnet Funding applied
Lunch + Tea/Coffee breaks included X 3 days
Click link for the full 3-day programme Leadership Coaching Essentials – Face to Face Prog Overview2025
This excellent coaching programme is designed to helpgain a working knowledge and practice of coachingCoaching practice, practice, practice
There will be a requirement to do some “light homework” between workshop sessions
Ideal for those with little or no coaching experience who need the essentials for their work and also for those with some coach training and experience who want to further develop their practice and effectiveness.
To reserve your place/s, contact grainne@icbe.ie or click the CONTACT US button above
Coaching skills are needed now more than ever – Take this opportunity to get the best from yourself and your peopleOf particular benefit will be the ability to tune in to & respond to the broad range of needs that staff are experiencing– enabling them to tap into their own creativity, resourcefulness & resilienceand knowing how and when, as a manager, to provide appropriate levels of support & direction. “ I have been looking for coaching training for a while now so was really interested and excited about taking part and it didn’t disappoint. Excellent sessions, the right pace, great learnings, and a real connection with the people on the course.Best training I’ve been on in a while, thank you.
Programme Aims/Objectives
This programme is designed to help delegates deepen their working knowledge and practice of coaching. Specific objectives include helping delegates:

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 three days Face2Face
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 including lots of practical experience of coaching practice.
Feedback when provided will be affirming and constructive, both from the facilitator and from your fellow learners. The content will include the following areas and a more detailed outline of the three days is included below.

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 and Kieran Murphy
Gerry Ryan MCC, MICF has a vast experience of in-depth coaching and different approaches to leadership development which has lead him to attain the title of MCC (Master Credentialed Coach) accredited by the ICF (International Coach Federation). This level of award accredited by the ICF is the top level of award.
Kieran Murphy has over 20 years experience of senior leadership positions in a variety of not-for-profit organisations, at both executive and Board level, in Ireland and the UK.
The consistent themes across all of Kieran’s experience is his relentless curiosity and exploration about how to bring about positive change in large complex systems, so that people, communities and countries are transformed for the better.
Kieran has a number of qualifications, including a Diploma in Systemic Team Coaching, Certificate in Coaching Skills and an MA in Organisational Analysis from the University of East London, UK.
This programme’s specific objectives include:

Introduction to coaching and core coaching competencies
The stages of the coaching process
Why people change and why they don’t – assessing the coachability and developmental capacity in others
Becoming a manager-coach – creating manager-staff learning partnerships for motivating people to achieve their potential and become more accountable and responsible for their own success
Identifying the real need – unlocking the real issues that block progress and performance
Questioning and Feedback that can deliver breakthrough
Directive vs. non-directive coaching and when and how to use both
Creating well-formed outcomes
Goal setting and planning
Designing actions and personal development plans
Balancing challenge and support to encourage accountability
Situational leadership
Moving from reactive to reflective
Mastering ego states and drama triangles
Seeing different perspectives
Team group process study
Project application

Feedback from previous programs:

It was excellent, probably the best three days of training I’ve spent!! – HR Manager, ICBE Member Company
The word has spread about how amazing the 3 day Coaching course with Gerry was – I have 3 more people interested in doing it if you are running it again soon? – HR Manager, ICBE Member Company
Thank you for including me on the course above. With 34 years of experience in business, I was surprised that someone could teach me so much on a subject I thought I was good at – Operations Director, ICBE Member Company

BioMarin Benchmarking Visit
2025-04-09 09:00 - 13:00
BioMarin Benchmarking Visit
“Deployment of Daily Management System and Embedding Problem Solving as part of Site Culture”
Wednesday April 9th 09.00 to 13.00
Ringaskiddy, Cork

Numbers attending visits are limited, so we ask that just one person from any ICBE member organisation attend. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Agenda with times and logistics information will be sent to registered attendees in advance of the visit.

To register : please contact Kate de Courcy – kate@icbe.ie

AI for Everyone: Exploring Co-Pilot across Office 365 | Free Webinar
2025-04-16 12:30 - 13:00
AI for Everyone: Exploring Co-Pilot across Office 365
Date: Wednesday 16th April, @ 12.30pm
Register here for this free webinar
With the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI), more and more companies are embracing the technology to improve processes and efficiencies. Surveys show that more than three-quarters of respondents now say that their organisations use AI in at least one business function. With so much discussion around the various AI tools, it can feel overwhelming, and difficult to know where to begin to find out even the basics about how AI tools such as Microsoft Co-Pilot can improve our productivity and daily tasks.
We are pleased to bring to our network, this short webinar session presented by IACT on AI for Everyone, Exploring Co-Pilot across Office 365.
Fully funded by Aviation Skillnet, in this 30-minute session, you will learn how to fully leverage the paid version of Microsoft CoPilot across key Office apps to boost your productivity and simplify everyday tasks. CoPilot’s enhanced AI capabilities can automate repetitive processes, generate high-quality content, and provide valuable insights to improve your work.
You will discover how to use CoPilot in Excel to analyse data and create advanced reports, in Word to draft, summarise, and refine documents with ease, in PowerPoint to generate engaging presentations and improve design, and in Outlook to streamline email management, automate responses, and summarise messages.
This session will equip you with the knowledge to integrate AI seamlessly into your daily workflow and enhance your efficiency across Microsoft 365.
Register here for this free webinar.

IACT – International Academy of Computer Training is a specialist computer training company founded in 1993. They are Ireland’s largest and most experienced IT Training company and they specialise in helping people acquire new skills, or brush up on ones they once had. They boast an enviable client list featuring both large and small companies and Government agencies. Clients include many Fortune 500 companies including Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Intel, Dell, Ericsson, Citigroup, Hewlett-Packard, GE and many others.
Facilitator Eoin Lynch

As a Learning and Development Strategist, Eoin’s passion is ensuring that professionals are equipped with the skills they need to thrive in the modern workplace. He is a seasoned training and learning professional with over 20 years of experience in developing and delivering the full lifecycle of training to executives, business professionals, and teams (both international and national). Leveraging over two decades of expertise in IT training and development, he continues to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
Register here for this free webinar.

Navigating the Funding Landscape: 1 hour webinar with IMR
2025-04-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar, Webinar
Navigating the Funding Landscape
2 – 3pm, April 17th
Free MS Teams Webinar
Delivered by Irish Manufacturing Research
Register Here

Accessing competitive funding can be a game-changer for industry, providing essential financial support for innovation, research, and scaling new technologies. This webinar will equip businesses with the knowledge and strategies to successfully navigate funding opportunities, including EU programs like Horizon Europe. Whether you’re a startup, SME, or large enterprise, this session will help you unlock funding potential, drive innovation, and stay ahead in a competitive market.

Who’s the training for?: This training is designed for industry professionals, researchers, and innovators looking to secure funding for cutting-edge projects.

Why should you do it? It is ideal for startups, SMEs, large enterprises, and research organisations seeking support through competitive funding programs like National and European funding opportunities. If you want to access funding to drive innovation, expand collaborations, and accelerate growth, this session is for you!

Learning outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will:

Understand Competitive Funding Opportunities – Gain insights into key funding programmes like National Funding Opportunities, Horizon Europe, their objectives, and how they align with industry needs.
Navigate the Funding Process – Understand the key stages of competitive funding, from identifying calls for proposals to submission and evaluation.
Build Strategic Partnerships – Discover how to form and manage successful collaborations with industry, academia, and research organisations.

This workshop will provide practical strategies and expert insights to help attendees successfully secure and manage competitive funding for their projects.

Trainer: Dr Kevin James Fraser, Programme Manager at IMR, brings over 15 years of experience in securing and managing international and regional funding. He has played a key role in European Commission initiatives, including FP7, Horizon 2020, and Horizon Europe, overseeing project governance, stakeholder collaboration, and the successful delivery of key milestones.

IMR: As a leading manufacturing Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with labs and industrial pilot lines in Dublin and Mullingar, IMR works with leading global and indigenous brands to demystify and derisk new and emerging technologies & to deliver high-impact collaborative research.

Presenting Made Brilliant | The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art
2025-05-01 09:00 - 17:00
Presenting Made Brilliant
Venue: The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art, Pearse Street, Dublin | 9am to 5pm
Cost: €245 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 Senior Leaders/Managers Generative AI Workshop
2025-05-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Online session
Delivered by UCD Professional Academy
Thursday 8th May 2025 & Thursday 15th May 2025
2 x 90 mins sessions
Online workshops – live and recorded
Fee: €595

A two-part, interactive workshop designed specifically for senior business leaders, managers, and top executives based on concepts and strategic business frameworks. The sessions integrate strategic foresight, ethical governance, and practical applications of generative AI, within the context of leadership roles.

There will be a maximum of 15 participants to facilitate maximum customisation and interaction.

Workshop Objectives

The workshop aims to help participants:

Lead AI-Driven Strategies: Gain the confidence to lead generative genAI adoption and transformation within your organisation.
Gain first-hand experience of how Large Language Models (LLMs) work: guided exercises so that participants experience prompt engineering relevant to leadership and strategy roles
Align AI with Organisational Goals: Learn to integrate genAI capabilities with business strategy, enhancing innovation and competitiveness.
Navigate Risks and Challenges: Address ethical, governance, and workforce implications of AI-driven change.
Develop Visionary Perspectives: Craft long-term visions for their organisations, positioning themselves as GenAI-pioneering leaders.

Customisation and Follow up

Pre-workshop survey to understand participants’ organisational challenges and leadership priorities.
Post-workshop follow-up: Participants will receive a tailored guide for implementing workshop insights in their organisations.

Dates & Schedule

Session 1: The Strategic Landscape of Generative AI

Date: Thursday 8 May 2025
Time: 9:30 – 11:00
Duration: 90 minutes

Session 2: Leading AI-Driven Organisational Change

Date: Thursday 15 May 2025
Time: 9:30 – 11:00
Duration: 90 minutes

Course Content & Assessment Criteria

Session 1: The Strategic Landscape of Generative AI

Strategic Foundations of Generative AI:

Overview of generative AI capabilities relevant to C-suite decision-making.
Strategic frameworks

Transformative Leadership in the AI Era:

Exploring generative AI’s role in reshaping industries and creating competitive

advantage.

Ethical leadership and AI governance.

Real-World Applications:

Hands-on Prompt Engineering Practice: Experimenting with Generative AI models
Case studies: AI success stories and failures in senior leadership decision-making.
Group activity: Identifying and evaluating strategic AI opportunities for participants’

organisations.

Wrap-Up:

Key insights and action points for organisational AI integration.
Preview of Session 2.

Session 2: Leading AI-Driven Organisational Change

Strategic Integration of AI:

Aligning AI initiatives with organisational goals and leadership priorities.
Frameworks for sustainable and scalable AI adoption.

2.Navigating Workforce and Ethical Challenges:

Addressing workforce displacement and upskilling.
Incorporating ethical and governance considerations in leadership decisions.

Interactive Leadership Simulation:

Scenario-based activity: Leading AI transformation project, prompt-driven scenario

exercises where participants use generative AI tools to address organisational strategy

Visionary Leadership:

Crafting a future-ready AI strategy.
Engaging stakeholders at all levels for successful AI implementation.

Closing Insights:

Summary of key takeaways.
Action plan for implementing generative AI strategies.

Workshop will be delivered by
Victor del Rosal, UCD Professional Academy

AI Educator and Pioneer

Lecturer, Masters in AI for Business, National College of Ireland, Dublin

Founder & Chief Prompt Engineer, Fiveinnolabs, AI innovation consultancy

Book author: “Disruption: Emerging Technologies and the Future of Work”

Head of Business Analysis for High Tech & Telecom at the Tata Consultancy Services Supply Chain Center of Excellence

Director of Strategy and Business Development for Irish cloud services provider CloudStrong

Certification
Participants will receive a UCD Professional Academy Certificate of Attendance which includes the ICBE logo as well as the UCD PA logo and signature from the UCD PA CEO.

Making Facts & Figures Fascinating 1-hour Masterclass: ICBE Members only
2025-05-08 14:00 - 15:00 | online
Making Facts and Figures Fascinating
Masterclass
with The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art
2 – 3pm Thursday, May 8th
To register for this Free Masterclass, please click the BOOK A PLACE button above
We will contact you before May 8th with the Masterclass link
For ICBE Members only – places are limited
Another opportunity to attend this excellent session with Andrew Tidmarsh

Feedback from previous session:
· Really enjoyed that insightful presentation Andrew!
· Thanks that was excellent – very helpful
· Mission accomplished Andrew, good value for time, thank you.
· Thanks Andrew, very good learnings from this hour
· Thank you Andrew, you just opened my eyes and pointed me different direction to spice up my future presentations.
· Am just off this masterclass – It was fantastic! Andrew’s presentation tied in perfectly in providing presentations in the same way I provide technical content – to the intended audience with the specific information.

Do you struggle to hold your audiences’ attention when presenting large volumes of facts and data?
Are your presentations filled with a seemingly endless volume of boring statistics?
Do you struggle with confidence when faced with delivering another presentation to a disengaged audience who feel overwhelmed, confused, disconnected or just plain bored?
Making Facts and Figures Fascinating is a short practical presentation skills Masterclass that will allow you to structure and deliver data-heavy presentations in a more engaging, absorbing and entertaining way. You will learn how to apply proven storytelling and presentation skills & techniques which will help you message with greater impact than ever before.

Facilitated by:
The Lir at Work
The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art

1-hour Knowledge Session: PowerPoint Productivity Tips NEW DATE
2025-05-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Webinar, Webinar
PowerPoint Productivity Tips:
Increase Your Productivity & Impact
with Fiona Walsh
PowerPoint Specialist | Microsoft Master Instructor

NEW DATE: Tuesday, May 20th
Starting at 10:30am
(This May 20th session replaces the original date of May 1st)
45-minute webinar + 15 minutes Q&A
To register for this FREE webinar, click the BOOK A PLACE button above
We will forward the Teams link prior to the webinar
This interactive webinar will teach you popular time-saving tools to create professional-looking slides and tips
for presenting like a pro.

Planning – The 3 Pillars of PowerPoint
Creating – Demonstration of the alignment tools, selection pane, linked Excel charts
Delivering – Demonstration of the Presenter View, including navigating slides while presenting and the live translation tool

Fiona Walsh, Empower Presentations
Fiona worked in a corporate environment for over 20 years, in the UK and Ireland, for a range of multinationals.
Fiona, a Microsoft Master Instructor, set up her training company in 2019 and teaches companies how to create professional PowerPoint slides quickly and present them confidently.
Fiona holds an MSc in Digital Innovation from University College Dublin. She also has an Advanced Diploma in Coaching with Neuroscience and Diplomas in ICT Teacher Training and Project Management.
Fiona became a Microsoft Master Instructor in 2008, focusing on different aspects of PowerPoint training, using specific real-life examples of what you can create in PowerPoint.

AI – Efficiency Tool of the Future?
2025-05-20 14:30 - 18:00 | University of Limerick Campus. International Business Centre 2 Building, Castletroy, Limerick
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
14:30 – 18:00
University of Limerick Campus, International Business Centre 2 Building
Hosted by University of Limerick, ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet and LBS Partners

Express Interest

About the Event
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising industries-but is it truly the ultimate efficiency tool?
Join us for an afternoon masterclass that explores AI’s role in enhancing productivity, streamlining operations, and shaping the future of work.
Industry experts and thought leaders will debate the opportunities, concerns and challenges that AI presents and will offer insights into ethical considerations and governance frameworks.

Speaker & Panel Line-Up
Ciaran Treanor (AI in Business, CTO, Sonalake)
Dr Jennifer Cassidy (AI & Diplomacy, University of Oxford)
Dr Malika Bendechache (AI & Data Governance, University of Galway)
Professor Martin Hayes (Digital Technologies, University of Limerick)
Moderator: Associate Professor Martin Cunneen
National AI Programme, Associate Professor in Data Analytics and Risk Governance, Lead of AI ERA (Ethics, Regulation and Accountability) Research Group and Course Director of Machine Learning in Finance MSc.

Click here for more information on speakers and event outline.

Why Attend?

Gain insights from leading AI experts
Participate in hands-on discussions about AI concerns and ethics
Network with industry leaders & peers
Discover how AI can impact your organisation

This is a free invitation only event.

Places are limited, please express your interest to attend by Midday on May 6th.

Express Interest

Lean Business Ireland Annual Enterprise Excellence Conference 2025
2025-05-21 08:30 - 16:00
ICBE Advanced Productivity is delighted to sponsor the
Lean Business Ireland Annual Enterprise Excellence Conference 2025

To globally position Ireland as the recognised leader in Enterprise Excellence

The Lean Business Ireland (LBI) Annual Enterprise Excellence Conference 2025 will take place on Wednesday, 21st May, at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) in Limerick. Recognized as Europe’s leading Lean and Continuous Improvement event, it will gather over 500 professionals from industry, academia, and the public sector.
The conference will feature keynote speakers, including Andrew Steele and Adam Davies from Airbus Aircraft, who will share insights on developing people, leadership, and culture within their organization.
Attendees can expect a dynamic program of presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused on operational excellence and innovation.
PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS (20th May) will include:

Benchmarking Tours with ATC Advanced Technical Concepts – Fabrication & Takumi Precision Engineering Limited
University of Limerick (AI Masterclass)

To learn more and Register for this event please visit: https://eeireland.com/lbi-registration/

ICBE Benchmarking visit | Ipsen Dublin, Shingo Prize Recipient 2024
2025-05-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Ltd, Blanchardstown Industrial Park, Snughborough Road Blanchardstown, Dublin
IPSEN MANUFACTURING IRELAND
Shingo Prize Recipient
Wednesday 21st May
9.00 – 13.00

Embedding the Shingo Principles across the Ipsen Dublin Site

This visit looks at Ipsen’s Shingo Journey with particular focus on the Manufacturing, Maintenance, R&D and quality departments.

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

MS Visio online training: Create Visually Appealing & Informative Diagrams with Minimal Effort
2025-05-22 11:30 - 13:00 | online
MICROSOFT VISIO
11:30am – 1pm / Thursdays 22nd & 29th May and 5th June3 x 1.5-hour webinars
Members €70 / Non Members €100 (per person)
To book your place, contact alison@icbe.ie or click CONTACT US above
Learn how to create and develop business-oriented drawings using Microsoft Visio. The course will look at methods of developing flow charts, organisational charts, space planning and other drawings that will be useful in a business environment.
Participants will explore basic skills needed to use Visio effectively. We will develop different business drawings, customise and modify existing drawings, explore the concepts behind many of the different business-oriented drawings.

Module
Day/Date
Time

1 of 3
Thursday May 22nd
11.30 – 1.00

2 of 3
Thursday May 29th
11.30 – 1.00

3 of 3
Thursday June 5th
11.30 – 1.00

VISIO 1: Essential Skills and Shortcuts

The Visio Window
Visio navigation/shortcuts
Create/Delete a Drawing Page
Add Shape to the Drawing Page
Manipulating Shapes and Lines
Add a connector manually & automatically
Working with text / Adding text to shapes
Connecting point to point and shape to shape
Create a Basic Flowchart
Add details to Diagrams
Modify the Design
Name / Save / Print a Flowchart

VISIO 2: Adding Background Colours / Patterns, Brainstorming and Timelines

Create and add a background page
Working with Master Icons, Stencils & Templates
Insert Comments
Export a Diagram
Create a Timeline

Using Guidelines
Brainstorming
Creating a Calendar

VISIO 3: Layers, Stencils, Templates

Cross functional Flow Charts

The Shape Menu

Layers

Create a new layer
Add shapes to a layer
View a layer
Colour a layer
Show objects in a layer
Print a layer

Organisation Charts
Page & General Options

Create a New Page
Move between Pages
Delete / Reorder Pages
Add Page Numbers / Dates
Spell Checking
Copy Formatting

Unlock Lean Success: Lean Engagement/Lean Leadership Masterclass
2025-05-28 09:00 - 16:00
ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet

invites you to a transformative one-day masterclass on Lean Engagement and Lean Leadership,

led by Dr Noel Hennessey-Shingo Academy Hall of Fame inductee and co-author of the award-winning Human Lean.

Over 80% of Lean initiatives fail to achieve their objectives. Leader behaviour is the key to unlocking employee engagement and sustainable results.
Join us to discover:

Why employees disengage-and how to reverse it
The four emotional needs that drive workplace fulfilment
Practical strategies to create an environment where Lean thrives
Tools to turn ordinary workdays into great workdays

Who should attend?Lean professionals, supervisors, and managers committed to building a culture of engagement and operational excellence.
Trainer:
Dr Noel Hennessey, Practical Lean Solutions
Date:
Wednesday, 28th May

Registration/Networking: 9:00am – 9:30am
Masterclass: 9:30am – 4:00pm

Location:Carten Controls LtdUnit 609, Waterford Industrial Park,Waterford, X91 AX05, Ireland
Places limited to 15-20 participants.
Cost: €200pp
Click for more information

The 3 Pillars Leaders can Leverage to Prevent & Reduce Burnout / ICBE Member-Only Event in Dublin
2025-05-29 09:45 - 12:30
Workshop: The 3 Pillars Leaders can Leverage
to Prevent & Reduce Burnout
Hosted at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) Cruiserath Biologics (Mulhuddart D15)
10am – 12:30pm Thursday, May 29th
please arrive by 9.45am
with Shauna Moran – Burnout Prevention Specialist

Contact grainne@icbe.ie to register your interest in attending this free member-only event
or click the CONTACT US button above
Places Are Limited / Places Currently Available
Registration Deadline = Monday, May 26th

At this ICBE member event, you will learn the root causes of burnout and lack of engagement – so you can create real solutions to equip yourself and your team to thrive.

This powerful session equips leaders at all levels with the tools to:

Close well-being gaps and prevent burnout before it starts.
Reduce stressors that hold back leadership effectiveness.
Build healthier, more engaged teams without sacrificing results.

Focusing on the ‘3 Pillars of Burnout Reduction’ – individual responsibility, supportive leadership, and effective systems-this session delivers actionable strategies to help leaders and organisations thrive.

Overview
This workshop equips participants with actionable tools to reduce burnout, boost engagement, and enhance wellbeing – all while protecting their own wellbeing and high performance.

Individual Responsibility

Learn practical strategies to manage your stress effectively and build personal resilience.
By mastering these tools, you’ll not only strengthen your own wellbeing but also inspire a ripple effect of stress reduction and empowerment across your team.

Leadership Support

Discover how managers can identify stress red flags, address root causes, and create team environments that prioritise wellbeing.
Equip your leadership with the skills to foster trust, reduce tension, and drive sustainable performance.

Organisational Systems and Culture

Uncover the systemic factors that contribute to chronic stress. Gain actionable insights to align your organisation’s processes, systems, and culture with wellbeing – creating a healthier, more engaged workplace

About Shauna Moran
Shauna Moran has helped over 1000 leaders transform from stressed managers into resilient, high-performing executives.

Her clients report:

60% decrease in workplace stress while boosting organisational effectiveness.
40% more focus on strategic work without increasing workload.
85% retention rate for high-potential leaders within 18 months.

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

Fully funded by ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
In our 2023 ICBE Skillnet Sustainable Leader Research, one third of participants reported burnout. That’s 1 out of 3 professionals experiencing burnout at some stage in their career, but the real problem is when we see stress and burnout impact on a team and even organisational level.

Data Analytics for Business Support Functions - Start Your Journey (Virtual Classroom)
2025-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 | 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
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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
