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SUMMARY:Test Event - DO NOT USE
DESCRIPTION:Cost: €650 Member; €750 Non Members (per person) + €110 additional per person cost for mandated PMI materialswith Skillnet funding applied (Regular cost €1195) \nPass the PMP® exam on your first attempt!\nVelopi’s PMP exam preparation course supports you from the PMP® application process right through to success at the PMP® certification exam.\nThis course provides a detailed exploration of the syllabus and will explain the exam policies and procedures. Using sample exams covering the core exam material you will be exposed to questions having the same format as those in the actual exam.\nYou will get post-course support from the PMP® certified tutor and have unlimited access to our Exam Simulator which provides full trial exams to ensure you are well prepared to pass the PMP® exam.\n“Great course content\, informative\, practical and interesting. Practical tips on how to approach study. Access to vital simulation exams\, and email support from Seamus until my exam was passed. One of the best courses I have ever attended”\nPrices for courses are increasing due to a new PMI Authorized Training Partner agreement.We are passing on the direct costs of the PMI materials – their use is mandated in all PMP exam preparation courses.  Click link below to view the PMP Exam Prep brochureCourse – 2021 PMP-exam-prep 6th Edition \nThe course will:\n\nProvide assistance with the PMI membership\, PMP Exam registration\, PMP Application form preparation and credential application procedure\nProvide 35 hours of accredited project management training required by PMI prior to the PMP application process\nModules covering all exam material\, broken up similarly to the PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)\nProvide 20 PMP questions after each section to confirm participants understanding of subject matter\nE-mail and Phone support as necessary from PMP certified tutor until PMP Certification is achieved\nProvide a framework to enable trainees to obtain the PMI specific understanding required to pass the examination\nProvide access to our 1\,500 PMP Exam questions in the Velopi PMP Exam Simulator\nProvide one-on-one feedback regarding performance in each knowledge area to allow trainees to focus on areas requiring improvement\n\n\n35 contact hours of formal training. Attending Velopi’s PMP exam preparation course will satisfy this requirement\nPractical experience in project management\nIf you have a bachelor’s degree\, you need 3 years / 36 months experience built up over the last eight years\nIf you do not have a bachelor’s degree\, you need 5 years / 60 months experience built up over the last eight years\nHowever\, if you do not meet the eligibility criteria\, the course content will still be of benefit to practicing project managers. If your goal is to achieve a recognised accreditation\, we can provide you with the necessary support to sit the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam\, which is based on the same material\n\nClink on link to view full programme details:http://www.velopi.com/training/project-management-professional-pmp-exam-preparation-course \n  \n\nExcellent content. Each person delivering the content was knowledgeable and engaging. Even in this difficult time the team at Velopi interacted very well with us on the course. I would definitely recommend this course to others. I feel well prepared for the PMI exam\n\n  \n\nI would recommend this course to anyone wishing to get their PMP certification\, but I would also very strongly recommend it to people who are looking to improve their Project Management skills.\n\n  \n\nI was lucky enough to complete the Project Management Essentials course with John from Velopi two years ago\, which gave me an invaluable preview of how detailed\, logical\, and comprehensive the Velopi courses are. Since then – I had it as a personal goal to complete the PMP Exam Preparation course – thankfully having some headspace to do it now.\n\n  \n\nAll the tutors throughout the course – Seamus\, John\, and Michael\, have been incredible. Their patience\, and good mix of practical and theoretical knowledge shines through – making the material a lot more relatable to situations which can very well happen to any person working in a company – not just a Project Manager!\n\n\nExtremely well presented presentations by subject matter experts\, would highly recommend Velopi PMP exam prep Training\, the course content & delivery was excellent.\n\n\nGreat course content\, informative\, practical and interesting. Practical tips on how to approach study. Access to vital simulation exams\, and email support from Seamus until my exam was passed. One of the best courses I have ever attended.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/test-event-do-not-use/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220202T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T200233
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SUMMARY:Basic DMAIC for Structured Process Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Non- Members €250 – Members €200 \nAlso\, the goal of the Basic DMAIC training is to give participants the necessary tools required in order to become a valuable player within large scope Green or Black belt projects. \nEmployees who want to become efficient and effective in solving daily problems. And continuously add value to their workplace and also helps their organization to advance to the ideal future state. \n  \n\n\n\nDMAIC methodology as key enabler for structured process improvement\nObjectives of each of the DMAIC phases\nThe essential tools for each of the DMAIC phases\nWhere basic DMAIC can be applied and when?\nWASTE vs. Value add activities \nThe 8-Types of WASTE and the benefit of thinking in a process-focused way\nTeam skills and the components of an effective team for process Improvement projects\n\n\n\nHakeem is an internationally recognized thought leader and expert in developing and implementing Operational Excellence programs with undisputed break-through results. \n  \nHe is the founder of the Xi Horizons Consulting based in Limerick Ireland since 2010.( www.xi-horizons.com) \n  \nHakeem is a certified Six-Sigma Master Black Belt (Dell & Motorola) with great experience in training and coaching continuous improvement teams and executives over more than 25 countries. \nHe has more than 20 years of extensive global experience of leading  Lean Transformations and Strategic Six Sigma deployment in Manufacturing\, IT\, Quality\, Services\, Supply Chains\, Engineering\, sales. \nHe Implemented a TRUE lean transformation programs with breakthrough productivity and quality results across Ireland\, USA\, Costa Rica\, Puerto Rico\, China\, India\, Holland and Switzerland…. \nHe also Implement Focused Improvement programs at Nestle in Egypt and Morocco from scratch and now they are reference sites in Nestle \nHakeem led the Business Process Improvement Programs for Dell EMEA and was the first certified MBB for Dell outside USA. \nAlso He was the Global Director of Operational Excellence for Boston Scientific CRM Division across Ireland\, USA and Puerto Rico. \n  \nElectronics\, Pharmaceuticals\, Nutrition Medical devices\, Medical Optics\, Logistics and Transportation\, Food and Beverage Industry. \n\nCertified Six-Sigma Master Black Belt\nCertified Kaizen Champion\nCertified in Change Management\nD. in Complex Systems Modelling\nSc. In Industrial Applied mathematics\nSC. In Mathematics and Statistics\nCertified Shingo Affiliate\n\n\nShingo Enterprise Excellence\nGenuine Lean Transformation\nLean High Performance QC Labs\nProductivity Improvements\nSix Sigma Training and Mentoring\nKaizen (Rapid Improvement Events)\nStandard Work development and IMPLEMENTATION\nCoaching and development for High Performance Teams
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/basic-dmaic-for-structured-process-improvement-copy/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T200234
CREATED:20220106T131102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T120436Z
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SUMMARY:Unwreck Your Head: Feel Better and Perform Better at Work - FREE MEMBERS ONLY WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Unwreck Your Head\nFeel Better and Perform Better at Work \n2pm – 3pm\nWednesday\, February 2nd\, 2022\nFREE EVENT for ICBE Members Only\nBook your place today & we will send the GoToWebinar link prior to the event\n \n  \nDermot is a Radio and TV Presenter\, Author\, Comedian\, Public Speaker and Meditation Expert. He presents the hugely popular Dermot and Dave Show on Today FM. They are on air mid-morning from 9am-12pm. They are on air mid-morning from 9am-12pm. At the IMRO Radio Awards 2021 and 2020\, Dermot won ‘Best Music Presenter’ and in 2020 he took home ‘Best Music Programme‘. Dermot has written his first book ‘Mind Full: Unwreck Your Head\, Destress Your Life’ which is a number one bestseller. The book is a fun and accessible guide to meditation. It shares Dermot’s hilarious journey to becoming a meditation teacher and expert.  Dermot is a certified Masters of Wisdom and Meditation Teacher\, training in California with one of the world’s leading experts in corporate stress management and meditation practice.
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/unwreck-your-head-with-dermot-whelan/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220203T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T200234
CREATED:20220125T162334Z
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SUMMARY:ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet Webinar “The Art of Executing Strategy”
DESCRIPTION:‘ \n \nICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet Webinar \n“The Art of Executing Strategy“ \nPresented by SA Partners \n \n  \n1-3pm Thursday 3rd February\, 2022 \nPlaces are limited and booking is essential. \nTo book your place on this free webinar\, click here to visit the event webpage and click the Register Now button \n  \nPlease feel free to pass this email on to your colleagues/anyone you think will find it of value \n  \nEffective strategy execution provides the mechanism to achieve the ideal results your organisation seeks\, in the shortest possible time and with least possible resources and cost. Nonetheless\, research shows that having an effective ‘strategic management process’ is one of the key hurdles to success in many organisations. A recent Harvard Business School article\, claimed that 90 percent of businesses fail to reach their strategic goals\, which is down to the gap between strategic planning and execution. Moreover\, another HBS research illustrates that 95% of employees are unaware of\, or do not understand\, their company’s strategy. \nDescription \nJoin us for this 2-hr webinar with our strategy deployment experts where \n  \n\nyou will find out more about popular deployment tools and techniques.\nwe will share insights into popular approaches such as OGSM\, OKRs\, Hoshin and MIS/MOS\nour speakers will share ideas on how to socialise strategy within your teams to drive true ownership and widespread engagement\nyou will learn how to engage teams in strategy deployment & build true cultural transformation by developing the habits and systems that enable success.\n\n(There will be case studies and speakers from a number of blue chip companies such as S&P Global\, Roche’\, Mars\, CARNE and many more.) \n  \nAgenda \n\nIntroduction – Megan James\nRunning today whilst creating tomorrow – Keivan Zokaei\nBreak Parallel Sessions 1\n\nA: OKR’s Approach for Fast Acceleration – Per Lundquist \nB: S&P Transformation Journey – Dina Patel \nC: Critical Role of Strategy Deployment in Shingo Journey – Noel Hennessy \n\nBreakout Parallel Sessions 2\n\nD: Key characteristics of a successful transformation journey – Digital fitness and cultural readiness – Toby Hales \nE: Creating a Common Social Future – The importance of engagement in global strategy execution  – Mark Fillingham \n\nSummary Discussion – Key Takeaways – Garry Corbet\nPanel Discussion\nWrap up & Close\n\n  \nEvery participant will have the opportunity to join a 1:2:1 coaching session where we will ‘Make it Personal’. You can book this session during the initial workshop. The 1:2:1 session will help you identify an action plan aligned to your own organisation.
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-advanced-productivity-skillnet-webinar-the-art-of-executing-strategy/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220207T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220211T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T200234
CREATED:20211122T110651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T152412Z
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SUMMARY:AIRBUS A320 GENERAL FAMILIARISATION COURSE
DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCTION \nThe course is designed for aircraft maintenance engineers and other support staff to provide an overview on all aspects of the Airbus A320 Airframe/Power-plant/Electrical Systems and Avionics System. \n This syllabus covers Airframe\, Engine\, Electrical and Avionics elements to ATA specification 104   level 1 and covers the Description and Operation portions of the relevant chapters. \nThe training  materials used are based on manufacturer supplied documents and may be supplemented by other documents such as maintenance manuals\, Service Bulletins (SBs) and Airworthiness Directives (ADs). \nOVERVIEW \nUpon completion  trainees will have acquired an understanding of: \nThe general layout of the aircraft’s major systems\, and the appropriate terminology and nomenclature. \n\nThe special tools needed to maintain the aircraft.\nThe safety procedures and the maintenance airworthiness checks related to this aircraft.\nThe aircraft’s technical documentation.\n\nThere is no examination for this course. \nA certificate will be issued at the end of each course to each student who has satisfactorily completed   the course. \nTo register for this course please email annette@icbe.ie \nCONTENT \n\n\n\nMONDAY\nTUESDAY\nWEDNESDAY\nTHURSDAY\nFRIDAY\n\n\n(ATA 0-20)\nAIRCRAFT INTRO(ATA 25)\nEQUIPMENT & FURNISHINGS(ATA 51-57)\nSTRUCTURES(ATA 31)\nINDICATING & RECORDING SYSTEM(ATA 46)\nINFORMATION SYSTEMS\n(ATA 23)\nCOMMUNICATIONS(ATA 34)\nNAVIGATION(ATA 24)\nELECTRICAL POWER(ATA 29)HYDRAULIC POWER(ATA 27)\nFLIGHT CONTROLS\n (ATA 22)\nAUTOFLIGHT(ATA 32)\nLANDING GEAR(ATA 35)\nOXYGEN(ATA 33)\nLIGHTING\n(ATA 38)\nWATER & WASTE(ATA 36)PNEUMATICS(ATA 21)AIR CONDITIONING(ATA 30)\nICE & RAIN PROTECTION(ATA 26)\nFIRE PROTECTION\n(ATA 28)\nFUEL SYSTEMS(ATA 49)\nAUXILIARY POWER UNIT(ATA 71-80)\nPOWERPLANT\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/airbus-a320-general-familiarisation-course/
LOCATION:Bunratty Castle Hotel\, Bunratty Castle Hotel\, Bunratty\, Co. Clare\, V95 DW9N\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220208T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T200234
CREATED:20211105T092824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T075225Z
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SUMMARY:FREE ICBE Lunchtime Bite-Sized Webinar - Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers
DESCRIPTION:What is Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers? \nTuesday\, February 8th 2022\nStarting at 1pm\n30 minutes followed by short Q&A\nwith\nDr. David McKevitt\, PhD\, PMP\nLecturer\, Procurement and Project Management\, UCC\nAcademic Director\, Certificate in Procurement Management \n  \nEmotional intelligence positively contributes to project success.\nIn January 2021\, the Project Management Institute (PMI) incorporated Emotional Intelligence into its prestigious syllabus.\nHowever\, emotional intelligence is a multi-faceted concept\, and project managers often do not know how to engage in or develop their capacity in emotional intelligence.\n  \nThis 30-minute free workshop will answer the following questions \n\nWhat is emotional intelligence (EI)?\nWhy is EI important in project management?\nWhat are emotional triggers and why do they occur?\n\nWe will end the session with Q&A to give you an opportunity to ask David any questions.   \nCloser to the date\, we will send you a link to Zoom that you can access via your smart phone or computer.\nFull instructions will be provided then\, but you will need a headset and reliable broadband internet connection.\n  \nSpeaker: David McKevitt\, PhD. PMP\nDavid has 15 years’ industry experience and has worked nationally and internationally in various roles.\nHis academic research includes project management careers and mentoring relationships.\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/free-icbe-lunchtime-bite-sized-webinar-emotional-intelligence-for-project-managers/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220214T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T200234
CREATED:20210617T130913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T165410Z
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SUMMARY:The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
DESCRIPTION:Franklin Covey’sThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People\nBuild Leaders at Every Level of your Organisation\n6 X 2 hour sessions (2 – 4pm) / Mon & Tues X 3 weeks\n\n14th & 15th February 2022\n21st & 22nd February 2022\n28th February & March 1st 2022\n\n\n €350 per Member (per person) €450 per non Member with 50%+ Skillnet funding appliedwhich includes individual participant’s kit– Participant Guidebook – Practice Cards – Skill Cards – Big Rocks tool – 7 X 7 Contract – \nRenowned as the world’s premier personal leadership development solution\, the new 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Signature Edition 4.0 aligns timeless principles of effectiveness with modern technology and practices. Click to view brochure. \nhttps://franklincovey.ro/leadership/7-habits-of-highly-effective-people/7-habits-signature-4-0/ \n  \nNo matter how competent a person is\, he or she will not have sustained and lasting success unless they are able to effectively lead themselves\, influence\, engage and collaborate with others\, and continually improve and renew their capabilities. These elements are at the heart of personal\,team\, and organizational effectiveness. \nThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® Signature Edition 4.0 develops leadership effectiveness at three levels: \n1. INDIVIDUAL• Develop increased maturity\, greater productivity\, and the ability to manage one’s self.• Execute critical priorities with laser-like focus and careful planning. 2. TEAM• Increase team engagement\, morale\, and collaboration.• Improve communication skills and strengthen relationships. 3. ORGANIZATIONAL• Create a framework for developing core values and creating a highly effective culture.• Develop current and high-potential leaders who model both character and competence. \n  \nFacilitator: Peter Nolan\, FranklinCovey Ireland \nWith 25 years’ experience as a business leader\, mentor\, coach\, consultant and presenter\, Peter brings incredible expertise and infectious energy to every interaction\, driven by a passion for equal parts personal growth and sustainable bottom line results. \nHe works with the belief that making a person feel truly seen is the first step towards delivering solutions that make an impact\, on both the individual and organisation and he understands the need to uncover the perspectives\, possibilities and imperfections in others in order to unlock their inherent\, unique potential. \nPeter is experienced in the complexities of today’s competitive business environment\, and uses a pragmatic approach to challenge clients about what they truly want to achieve. \nIn addition to his work with FranklinCovey\, Peter finds fulfilment in his work as a volunteer with the GAA where he designs and delivers workshops as a Leadership Associate and currently advises a senior inter county football team as a Performance Coach and Culture Champion. \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220217T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T200234
CREATED:20220202T094223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T095621Z
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SUMMARY:Systems Design Shingo Workshop
DESCRIPTION:17th -18th Feb 2022\nMembers cost:  €1080 \nNon-Members: €1350 \nHost Site:   Abbott Diabetes Care\, Donegal\nVirtual via ZOOM application\nSystems Designs \nThis two-day workshop integrates classroom and on-site experiences at a host facility to build upon the knowledge and experience gained in the DISCOVER workshop\, and focuses on the Systems and Tools diamonds in the Shingo Model. It begins by explaining that all work in an organization is the outcome of a system. Systems must be designed to create a specific end objective; otherwise\, they evolve on their own. Systems drive the behavior of people\, and variation in behavior leads to variation in results. Organizational excellence requires well-designed systems to drive ideal behaviors that are required to produce sustainable results. \nIn this workshop\, you will: \n\nDISCOVER three types of essential systems.\nEXPLORE five required tools for building an effective system.\nLEARN how to create and use system maps for each system type\nUNDERSTAND the responsibilities of a system\nGo and observe actual systems\nUNDERSTAND system standard work and how it drives improvement.\nUNDERSTAND how systems drive cultural transformation\n\nWho should attend?\nIf you did attend the Shingo Discover Excellence workshop and want to learn more about Systems and Tools diamonds in the Shingo Model then this is the right workshop for you. \nSystems Designs \nThis two-day workshop integrates classroom and on-site experiences at a host facility to build upon the knowledge and experience gained in the DISCOVER workshop\, and focuses on the Systems and Tools diamonds in the Shingo Model. It begins by explaining that all work in an organization is the outcome of a system. Systems must be designed to create a specific end objective; otherwise\, they evolve on their own. Systems drive the behavior of people\, and variation in behavior leads to variation in results. Organizational excellence requires well-designed systems to drive ideal behaviors that are required to produce sustainable results. \n  \nIn this workshop\, you will: \n  \n\nDISCOVER three types of essential systems.\nEXPLORE five required tools for building an effective system.\nLEARN how to create and use system maps for each system type\nUNDERSTAND the responsibilities of a system\nGo and observe actual systems\nUNDERSTAND system standard work and how it drives improvement.\nUNDERSTAND how systems drive cultural transformation\n\n  \nInstructor Profile \nDr Hakeem Hammad\, B.Sc.\, M.Sc.\, Ph.D.\, SSMBB \n \nHakeem is an internationally recognized thought leader and expert in developing and implementing Operational Excellence programs with undisputed break-through results. \n  \nHe is the founder of the Xi Horizons Consulting based in Limerick Ireland since 2010.( www.xi-horizons.com) \n  \nExperience \nHakeem is a certified Six-Sigma Master Black Belt (Dell & Motorola) with great experience in training and coaching continuous improvement teams and executives over more than 25 countries. \nHe has more than 20 years of extensive global experience of leading  Lean Transformations and Strategic Six Sigma deployment in Manufacturing\, IT\, Quality\, Services\, Supply Chains\, Engineering\, sales. \nHe Implemented a TRUE lean transformation programs with breakthrough productivity and quality results across Ireland\, USA\, Costa Rica\, Puerto Rico\, China\, India\, Holland and Switzerland…. \nHe also Implement Focused Improvement programs at Nestle in Egypt and Morocco from scratch and now they are reference sites in Nestle \n  \nHakeem led the Business Process Improvement Programs for Dell EMEA and was the first certified MBB for Dell outside USA. \nAlso He was the Global Director of Operational Excellence for Boston Scientific CRM Division across Ireland\, USA and Puerto Rico. \nBusiness sectors \nElectronics\, Pharmaceuticals\, Nutrition Medical devices\, Medical Optics\, Logistics and Transportation\, Food and Beverage Industry. \nQualifications \n\nCertified Six-Sigma Master Black Belt\nCertified Kaizen Champion\nCertified in Change Management\nD. in Complex Systems Modelling\nSc. In Industrial Applied mathematics\nSC. In Mathematics and Statistics\nCertified Shingo Facilitator\n\nSpecialist Areas \n\nShingo Enterprise Excellence\nGenuine Lean Transformation\nLean High Performance QC Labs\nProductivity Improvements\nSix Sigma Training and Mentoring\nKaizen (Rapid Improvement Events)\nStandard Work development and IMPLEMENTATION\nCoaching and development for High Performance Teams\n\n  \nWhat people say about this workshop? \n“Great course\, brilliant Lecturer\, really enjoyed it\, would love to continue on where this Left off” \n“The Training exceeded my expectations. Hakeem was excellent at providing training on Shingo System Design. Hakeem’s knowledge on the subject\, his ability to make you think\, and his interactions with the training groups was excellent. The Zoom call classroom training and being placed in individual Zoom group rooms worked really well” \n“Excellent course with an excellent trainer. Extremely knowledgeable and able to explain the topics in straightforward terms with helpful examples. By allowing plenty of breakout sessions allowed us to discuss and put into practice what was being covered. Highly recommended”  \n“I really enjoyed the training and Hakeem makes it simple to follow and is coherent in his teaching. I do  feel like it should be a requirement to do the Discover Excellence workshop before completing this one. I felt like a lot of information being packed into 2 days\, and perhaps doing the other workshop before this one would help with understanding this one a little better” \n“Course was useful embedding the Shingo principles and activities throughout kept me engaged. Well-structured course and very knowledgeable trainer”.  \n“Hakeem was very knowledgeable on the subject and helped us understand the process and how to develop into our systems. Zoom was a good platform with the breakout room very useful.”
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/systems-design-shingo-workshop/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220221T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T200234
CREATED:20211119T114309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T095916Z
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Aircraft Leasing Level 7
DESCRIPTION:Certificate in Aircraft Leasing Level 7\nDates : Feb 21st to May 9th\, 2022\nFunded Cost  €1\,1125\nOverview\nThe aim of this programme is to provide the student with an introduction to the global aircraft leasing industry and examines Ireland’s history and role within the sector. It is intended to acquaint the student with why Ireland is an attractive country for this industry. It will examine the major stakeholders and the size and fleet of the worlds leased aircraft fleet. It will focus on some of the key elements of a typical operating lease agreement and the responsibilities of the Lessor and Lessee during a lease term. \n  \nWhat are the entry requirements?\nA Level 6 qualification or equivalent. \nENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses\, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses\, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements. \nWhat modules will I study?\nAs part of this module you will study the following subjects: \n\nHistory of Aircraft Leasing & Industry Overview\,\nThe Business of Aircraft Leasing\,\nAirlines Decision to Lease or Purchase\,\nOverview Aircraft Lease Types\,\nOverview of Typical Aircraft Lease Purchase\,\nLessor and Lessee obligations\,\nAircraft Types and Performance.\nAircraft Lease Technical Considerations.\nAsset Value Protection and Risk Management.\nAircraft Lease Transitions.\n\nDelivery \n10 weeks\, 3 hours per week. \nMonday from 6.00pm to 9.00pm \nCommencing Monday 21st February 2022 (Blended/Online) \nWhat will the time commitment be?\nEach 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures\, tutorials\, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college.  The balance between these two varies by discipline\, and by level of study. \nYou should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due. \nAssessment\n100% Continuous Assessment \nQualification\nCertificate in Aircraft Leasing  (Special Purpose Award\, Level 7\, 10 Credits) \nApplication Deadline \n28th January 2022 \nFor queries relating to the course content\nContact: Jane Magill\, Atlantic Air Adventure Park Co LtdTel: 061 363687 / 087 2037487 \nBook online at the Flexible Learning Website: https://lit.ie/en-IE/Courses/Certificate-in-Aircraft-Leasing\nThis programme has secured funding under the Aviation Skillnet. Eligible companies and individuals can secure contribution of 25% towards course fees.  You or your employer should contact Maeve O Neill\, at maeve@icbe.ie to confirm that you are eligible for support. Subject to terms and conditions. \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/certificate-in-continued-airworthiness-management-organisation-level-7-3-copy/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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UID:6235-1645520400-1645570800@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Glanbia Ireland Benchmarking Visit - Glanbia Ireland’s Enterprise Excellence Academy
DESCRIPTION:Glanbia Ireland’s Enterprise Excellence Academy\nThis best practice visit will focus on Glanbia Ireland’s Enterprise Excellence Academy. As part of the talk you will gain an insight into the role of the academy in the organisation’s approach to enterprise excellence. Gain an insight from participants in the academy and understand the impact it is having on a personal and organisational level. Finally\, you will hear about the challenges and future plans for the academy. \nICBE Members Event -non-members places are limited
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/glanbia-ireland-benchmarking-visit-glanbia-irelands-enterprise-excellence-academy/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,Site Visits
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220222T210000
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UID:5629-1645552800-1645563600@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Certificate in Aircraft Records Technician Level 7
DESCRIPTION:Certificate in Aircraft Records Technician Level 7\nDates : Feb 22nd  to April 26th  2022\nFunded Cost  €1\,1125\nOverview\nThis Level 7 Special Purpose Award programme is aimed at aircraft maintenance personnel and offers them a career path into the Aircraft Leasing Industry as Aircraft Records Technicians. On successful completion of this course\, participants will have a detailed knowledge of the aircraft technical documentation required during an aircraft lease transition process. They will be able to devise a structure\, plan and accomplish the Lease Transition checklist ensuring no documentation gaps the aircrafts history. They will be able to evaluate\, report and feedback during the process\, working with the Lessor and Lessee to manage expectations and achieve a successful redelivery of all required documentation. The course is developed by CAE Parc Aviation\, is validated by the Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering at Limerick Institute of Technology as a Level 7 Special Purpose Award with 10 ECTS. The course is facilitated by Atlantic Air Adventure Aviation Centre. \n  \nWhat are the entry requirements?\nA Level 6 qualification in aircraft maintenance\, an aviation qualification at Level 6 or above or with extensive experience in the aircraft maintenance industry. \nENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses\, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses\, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements. \nWhat modules will I study?\nYou will study the following subjects as part of this programme: Introduction to Leasing\, Aircraft Lease Contracts\, Lease Transition Checklists\, Maintenance Programs Planning\, Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO)\, Landing Gear and Engines\, Structural Repair Data Analysis\, Aircraft Records Redelivery Event Open Items Lists\, Records Consultant Role\, Industry Developments and Trends. \nDelivery \n10 weeks\, 3 hours per week. \nTuesdays from 6.00pm to 9.00pn \nCommencing  Tuesday 22nd February 2022 (Blended/Online) \nWhat will the time commitment be?\nEach 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures\, tutorials\, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college.  The balance between these two varies by discipline\, and by level of study. \nYou should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due. \nAssessment\n100% Continuous Assessment \nQualification\nCertificate in Aircraft Records Technician  (Special Purpose Award\, Level 7\, 10 Credits \nApplication Deadline \n28th January 2022 \nFor queries relating to the course content\nContact: Jane Magill\, Atlantic Air Adventure Park Co LtdTel: 061 363687 / 087 2037487 \nBook online at the Flexible Learning Website: https://lit.ie/en-IE/Courses/Certificate-in-Aircraft-Records-Technician\nThis programme has secured funding under the Aviation Skillnet. Eligible companies and individuals can secure contribution of 25% towards course fees.  You or your employer should contact Maeve O Neill\, at maeve@icbe.ie to confirm that you are eligible for support. Subject to terms and conditions. \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/certificate-in-continued-airworthiness-management-organisation-level-7-3-copy-copy/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T200234
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UID:3125-1645696800-1645711200@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Building Mental Toughness: Half Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Cost: €45 member; €85 non member (per person)Skillnet funding applied\nFollowing very positive feedback from our Mental Toughness Lunchtime Webinar webinar in January\, we are delighted to announce that Lorna is back with a half day virtual workshop via Zoom \nParticipants will develop a rich understanding of what Mental Toughness is and how to apply it to everyday life to increase well-being and performance in themselves and others.The workshop is founded on AQR’s Mental Toughness research and validated Psychometric. It explores the 4 C’s of Mental ToughnessControl | Commitment | Confidence | Challengein a fun\, practical\, and interactive way. \nPlaces limited to 12 persons\, on a first come first served basis. \nwith Lorna Lawless\, DistinctionsContact alison@icbe.ie to book your place. \n  \nLorna Lawless\, Coaching Psychologist\, will give us an in depth look into Mental Toughness\, presenting an understanding of how these psychological skills bring us beyond resilience and survival mode – enabling us\, our teams and our colleagues to thrive through the Covid-19 Pandemic. \nThis will be a highly practical and interactive workshop. You will develop a rich understanding of Mental Toughness and learn how to identify and work with both mental toughness and mental sensitivities in yourself and others. Importantly\, you will come away with practical strategies you can apply to everyday life to feel more in control\, empowered\, and motivated to take on life\, no matter what comes your way. \nLorna Lawless is a Coaching Psychologist. She holds a first-class honours M.A. in Coaching Psychology from University College Cork and a BSc in Psychology from the Open University. She is a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and Secretary of the Coaching Psychology Special Interest Group for The Psychological Society of Ireland. \nLorna uses the Mental Toughness framework to signpost the developmental needs of her clients\, as well as evidencing the impact of her work. It was a fundamental aspect of her work with high performance elite sports men and women\, where she provides mental toughness coaching to assist her clients to complete with the required intensity. \nIn addition to Mental Toughness\, Lorna also specialises in Emotional Intelligence and Flow states. This combination of expertise provides her with a thorough understanding of the psychology of high performance. She has presented her research on emotional intelligence and mental toughness at international conferences.
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/building-mental-toughness-half-day-workshop-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Online Training
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220224T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Meeting Crash Course - FREE webinar : MEMBERS ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Meeting Crash Course \n1-hour FREE Lunchtime Skills Session \nfor ICBE MEMBERS ONLY \nRegister today & we will forward the Zoom link prior to the 24th \nPlaces are limited \nVirtual Meeting Crash Course translates face-to-face skills to virtual ownership and success. \nIn one 60-minute session\, you’ll learn best practices and proven techniques that improve virtual engagement and efficiency. \nWhether you’re leading a meeting\, teaching\, or giving a presentation\, we’ll give you the essential skills to exude executive presence on-screen\, hook listeners from the beginning\, and keep everyone motivated – even when you aren’t in the same room. \nLike all Own The Room trainings\, expect peer and coach feedback\, on-the-spot practice\, and constant interactivity.  \n  \nLEARNING OUTCOMES:  \n\nEmbody cultural norms for 1) starting on time\, 2) being more concise (summarize) and 3) staying focused (sidebar) \nUse powerful opening techniques to establish immediate audience connection — so your message goes through \nActively involve any audience\, anytime\, on any subject so your listeners remember and care more about your message \n\nFacilitated by Own The Room \nThe facilitator/coach will be the amazing senior coach Roberto with Rosie as assistant coach
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/virtual-meeting-crash-course-free-webinar-members-only/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220228T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220226T094431Z
UID:5959-1646047800-1646053200@icbe.ie
SUMMARY:Practical Productivity using MS Outlook (2 x 1.5 hr sessions) - FULLY BOOKED
DESCRIPTION:Practical Productivity using MS Outlook (2 x 1.5 hr sessions) \n  \nDates:  Feb 28th\, and March 1st  –  2 mornings\,  11.30am to 1pm each day. \nCost: €50 pp with Skillnet Funding applied \nNumbers are limited.  To book your place please email: maeve@icbe.ie \n  \nProgramme Overview:   \nThe “Practical Productivity” training course will provide participants with a totally practical and workable solution to managing their workload and time more effectively. \nThe emphasis of the course is on the practical application of Time Management theory using Microsoft Outlook as the tool. \nDo not let e-mail control your day – instead you can take control through the customisation of MS Outlook and by using various features & tools within Outlook.  Learn how to prioritise\, set\, manage and achieve realistic goals & tasks you set for yourself. Learn how to share information with other users and work more effectively as a group. \nThis program has been designed to provide you with the knowledge\, skills and competencies to effectively use Outlook as your organisational tool. \nSUITABLE FOR \nAnyone who feels overwhelmed by email and workload and believes that…. “There aren’t enough hours in the day”.  For those who would like a practical solution that can immediately be implemented on return to the office. \nPRE-REQUISITES \nAll participants should have a working knowledge of MS Outlook. \nFacilitators: \nE-bridge Limited has been delivering a wide range of standard and tailored training courses since 2001. They deliver fully customisable training solutions in the area of IT Applications and Soft Skills using a “Blended Training” approach whereby they combine both IT and Soft Skills training to provide the complete solution.  www.e-bridge.ie \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/practical-productivity-using-ms-outlook-2-x-1-5-hr-sessions-2/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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