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SUMMARY:Future of Women in Aviation 2024 | 17th October
DESCRIPTION:The Future of Women in Aviation webinar is where remarkable women in aviation share their unique journeys\, challenges\, and triumphs. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast\, a budding pilot\, working in the Aviation Sector or simply curious about the industry\, this webinar is for YOU.\nWhy is it Important?\nIt’s a crucial platform that highlights the experiences and contributions of women in the Irish aviation sector. We explore personal stories\, opportunities\, challenges\, and invaluable contributions of critical women in the Irish aviation sector. This webinar aims to encourage and empower young people and professionals in the field and create awareness and understanding in this area.\nLast year\, over 2000 students from 40 different schools and aviation professionals joined us for our event\, including an exciting lineup of women working in Aviation. This event was conducted in collaboration with the Shannon Airport Group\, Shannon Aviation Museum\, and TY Hub. \nClick HERE to learn more or REGISTER for our Free Webinar on the 17th of October 2024 \nWebinar Facilitator\nJohn (Drysdale @The Shannon Airport Group)\nJohn Drysdale\, Business Development Manager\, Shannon Group \nJohn joined Shannon Group in 2017 and now heads the Shannon International Aviation Services Centre (IASC) Cluster. He is responsible for developing and promoting the aviation cluster both on and off the airfield\, which now has over eighty businesses and three thousand employees. John is a non-executive Director of Propeller Shannon; this is a global aviation startup accelerator scheme funded by Enterprise Ireland and several stakeholders\, including Boeing and the Irish Aviation Authority. He is the industry mentor on the Industry Advisory Committee for the Irish Aviation Students Council (IASA) and an aviation programme validation committee member for the Technology University of the Shannon (TUS). John also sits on the Aviation Industry advisory board at Dublin City University and has been a long-standing member of the industry steering committee for the ICBE Aviation Skillnet. John is an EASA Part 66 licensed aircraft Engineer\, holds numerous technical and academic qualifications/accreditations in Aviation and Business Leadership and is a recent graduate from Dublin City University’s Masters in Aviation Leadership program.. \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johndrys/
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/save-the-date-future-of-women-in-aviation/
LOCATION:online
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SUMMARY:Aircraft Lease Transition Financials (Certificate\, L7\, 10 ECTS)
DESCRIPTION:Aircraft Lease Transition Financials (Certificate\, L7\, 10 ECTS)\n  \nStart Date : Wednesday 8th January\, 10 weeks\nFunded Cost:  €1\,125 (without funding €1\,500)\n\nOverview\nThe Certificate in Aircraft Lease Transition Financials aims to introduce the concept of an aircraft’s market value and factors which have an effect on it. Students will gain an awareness of the principles and practices of assets for sale/trade within the aviation leasing sector. \nCovering the reasons why leasing companies collect funds for future maintenance events and breaks down the variables impacting the overall costs associated with transitioning an aircraft from one operating lease to another. Introducing applied excel models for Technical Project management and culminating with the aircraft transition budget forecast. \nWhat are the entry requirements?\nAn aircraft maintenance qualification\, aviation qualification at Level 6 or above or extensive experience in the aircraft maintenance industry. Excel is used in this module. \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. \nCourse Content\n\nSupplemental Rent\nSupplemental Rent II\nTransition Maintenance Budgeting\nEngine & amp; Landing Gear Financials\nEngine Financials II\nAsset Transition Costs\nAsset Transition Costs II\nExcel Modelling for Transition Tasks\nTransition Budget Forecast I\nTransition Budget Forecast II\n\nDelivery \nThe proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.\nCommencing Wednesday 15th January 2025 \n10 Weeks / Online / Wednesdays / 6-9pm \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. No end of Semester Exams \nQualification\nCertificate in Aircraft Lease Transition Financials (Special Purpose Award\, Level 7\, 10 ECTS) \n  \nFor queries relating to the course content\nContact: Jane Magill\, Atlantic Air Adventure Park Co Ltd\nTel: 061 363687 / 087 2037487\n  \nThis programme has secured funding under the Aviation Skillnet. Eligible companies and individuals can secure contribution of 25% towards course fees. \nYou 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. \nFor more information or to book your place go to https://tus.ie/courses/certificate-aircraft-transition-financials/ \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/aircraft-lease-transition-financials-certificate-l7-10-ects/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation Level 7
DESCRIPTION:Certificate in Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation Level 7\nStart Date : January 9th 2025 (10 weeks)\nFunded Cost  €1\,125\n\nOverview\nThe programme aims to provide a career path within Continued Airworthiness Management Organisations technical departments\, Aircraft Leasing Companies and MRO’S (Maintenance Repair Organisations) to individuals with Aviation Degree or Diploma or Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Technicians. On successful completion of this programme\, the student will be capable of completing a Transition CAMO project which includes Induction\, Management and Delivery \n  \nWhat are the entry requirements?\nAn aircraft maintenance qualification\, aviation qualification at Level 6 or above or with relevant industry experience. \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?\n  \n• Introduction to CAMO\n• Induction & Registers\n• AMP Aircraft Maintenance Program\n• Workscope\n• Management\n• Airworthiness Review Certificate\n• Status Reports & Delivery\nMore Information \nDelivery \n10 weeks\, 3 hours per week \nThursdays from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. \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 Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation  (Special Purpose Award\, Level 7\, 10 Credits) \nApplication Deadline \nJanuary 2025 Date TBC \nFor queries relating to the course content\nContact: Jane Magill\, Atlantic Air Adventures\nTel: Jane.Magill@tus.ie\nRegister your interest online here at the Flexible Learning\nWebsite: https://tus.ie/courses/certificate-continued-airworthiness-management-organisation/\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/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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SUMMARY:Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 Lift as you Climb - Women Leading Lean
DESCRIPTION:Open to all \nTo register for this free ICBE online Panel Discussion\, click BOOK A PLACE above \n  \nWomen 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? \nOpen to all – you can help shape the future of Lean Leadership to be a more inclusive one. \n  \n \nFacilitator – Maeve McLoughlin\, Process Excellence Lead at J&J Vision Care \nMaeve 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.​​ \nShe 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.​​ \nMaeve 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.​ \nShe 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 \n  \nPanellist : Jennifer Stratton\, Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer\, Cook Medical & Chairperson\, Mid West Lean Network \n \nJennifer 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. \nShe 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. \nShe 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. \n  \nPanellist : Elaine Koyce\, Product Manager\, Healthcare Insurance Industry \n \nElaine 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. \nElaine also heads the Women in Tech initiative\, fostering empowerment through a platform for connection\, experience sharing\, mentoring and networking. \nElaine’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. \nAs 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 . \n  \nPanellist : Goda Zvikaite \, Lean Six Sigma and Quality Management Systems\, PennEngineering \n \nGoda 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). \nHer expertise is in Lean Six Sigma (MSc and 2022 Lean Business Ireland Award winner) and Strategic Quality Management. \nShe 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. \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/celebrating-international-womens-day-2025-lift-as-you-climb-women-leading-lean/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250306T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250306T140000
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SUMMARY:Empowered Leadership & Executive Presence - Webinar with Gina London to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nFree event\, ICBE Members only\nto register https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L4RfY5P4Qjy2IidcH0EVVg#/registration \n  \n \n  \nWe 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. \nThis 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. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nClaim and Command Your Space: Practical techniques for projecting presence and holding your ground in any room or meeting.\nStrengthen Influence and Authority: Learn how to build trust\, shape perceptions\, and inspire action through intentional words and body language.\nRise Above Imposter Syndrome: Strategies to silence inner doubt and embody the confident\, capable leader you already are.\n\nStep into this session to celebrate and amplify the leader within you! \nGina London  \nCEO 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. \nHer 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. \nIn 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.
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/empowered-leadership-executive-presence-webinar-with-gina-london-to-celebrate-international-womens-day-2025/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:“Lean Sustainability - Lean and Green Practices : Creating Sustainable Value"
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n“Lean Sustainability – Lean and Green Practices : Creating Sustainable Value” \n  \n3pm 11th March 2025 \nMS Teams Webinar \n  \nRegister Here \nIn 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. \n  \nWe 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. \n  \nWho’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. \n  \nWhy 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. \n  \nWebinar Objectives -. \n\nIntroduce Lean and Green Sustainability\nExplore how Lean and Green can help your business to:\n\nReduce Costs\nDevelop a Sustainable Supply Chain\nCreate a Cohesive Company Culture\nAchieve ESG Excellence\n\n\n\n  \n  \nPresenter :  FIONA O’LOUGHLIN – Leading Edge Group \n \n\nSenior Environmental Consultant | Lean for Sustainability Trainer | Chartered Environmentalist\, IEMA | NLP Business Practitioner | ISO 14001: 2015 Transition Course\, Certification Europe |Environmental Auditor\, ISO 14001\n  \nFiona 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. \n  \nFiona 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. \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/lean-sustainability-lean-and-green-practices-creating-sustainable-value/
LOCATION:Online session
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250312T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250312T130000
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SUMMARY:ICBE Benchmarking Visit to Regeneron
DESCRIPTION:This event is fully booked\nICBE member only event\nThis visit will focus on Regeneron’s  \n\nCI program that engages the entire organisation\,\nManaging for Daily Improvement (MDI) Boards\nDecreasing human error likelihood through “learning teams”.\n\n  \nThere 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. \n Agenda with times and logistics information will be sent to registered attendees in advance of the visit. \nTo register : please contact Kate de Courcy – kate@icbe.ie
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-benchmarking-visit-to-regeneron/
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250320T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T052025
CREATED:20250226T110143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T110143Z
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SUMMARY:Resilient Minds @ Work | Bite-sized 2 hour session | Thursday March 20th
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nResilient Minds at Work | Bite-sized 2-hour session\nDate: Thursday March 20th\,  10am to 12pm  \nFunded Cost: €55 pp \nTo book a place email maeve@icbe.ie \n  \nOverview and learning outcomes  \nAs 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. \nAviation 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. \nThe 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: \n\nGetting external demands and dysfunction into perspective\nHow your mind works\nThe big 5 personality types\nFear and Danger / fear and courage in a work and life context.\n\n  \nAbout the Trainer – Richard Burke\, Resilience Matters  \nMBA\, PIIE\, MIITD\, MICHP \nRichard 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. \nHe 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. \nRichard 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. \nRichard 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. \nRichard has trained thousands of people in stress management. He works with large corporations\, government institutions\, multinational companies\, educational bodies\, hospitals and non-profits. \nTo book a place email maeve@icbe.ie
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/resilient-minds-work-bite-sized-2-hour-session-thursday-march-20th/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250324T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T052025
CREATED:20231204T140505Z
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SUMMARY:Aviation Update Webinar with John McMahon & Brian Hayden 2025 | FREE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:Aviation Update Webinar 2025 with John McMahon & Brian Hayden | FREE EVENT\n  \n \n  \nMonday March 24th\, 2025 @ 1pm (via Zoom)\n  \nBook online here to secure your place \nA 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. \nDuring 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 \nFacilitators:\nJohn McMahon is a non-executive director\, aviation consultant and Adjunct Professor at University of Limerick. \nHe 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. \nHis 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. \nHe 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. \n  \n \nBrian Hayden\nBrian 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. \n \n  \nBook online here to secure your place \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/aviation-update-event-with-john-mcmahon-brian-hayden-commercial-aviation-challenges-for-2023-free-event-copy/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:ICBE Conference 2025 - Navigating Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Register  \nICBE Conference 2025\nNavigating TransformationAI\, Sustainability & Leadership \nMarch 27th 2025 \nLyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny \n \n  \nJoin 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. \nSpeakers include; \nMicheal Geraghty\, Vice President of Manufacturing at Coca-Cola Ballina & Site General Manager \nUsing advanced technologies to boost sustainability and increase productivity \nIn 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. \nBrian Holliday\, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries and Chairman of Siemens Digital Industries Software \nDecarbonisation as a driver to embrace technology\, foster collaboration & innovation and understand new skills requirements. \nBrian 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. \nLaurent Blanchet – Director of Business Excellence\, EssilorLuxottica \nCombining data-driven strategies with practical process improvements to drive operational efficiency. \nLaurent 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. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER  – Damian Hughes – Liquid Thinker Leadership \nGetting the Best out of Yourself and Others  \nDamian 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. \nDamian will speak about different styles of leadership and the steps to getting the best out of yourself and others. \nFor a full list of speakers and panels confirmed so far and to book a place for you and your teams\, see ICBE Conference 2025 \nICBE Conference 2025 – What you can expect \n+ Hear from ICBE Members & other industry Leaders who share their journey to transforming their organisation in areas of AI\, Sustainability and Leadership \n+ Get involved in lively discussion panels with industry leaders \n+ Be inspired by engaging Speakers & Keynotes with Q&As \n+ Stay ahead of the curve on these important topics. \n+ Participate – there are lots of opportunities for knowledge sharing & discussions with your peers \n+ Come away with new insights you can apply in your organisation \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/save-the-date-icbe-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Lyrath Estate Hotel\, Kilkenny\, Paulstown Road\, Lyrath\, Kilkenny\,\, Kilkenny\, R95 F685\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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