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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250602T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250602T120000
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SUMMARY:Data Analytics for Business Support Functions - Start Your Journey (Virtual Classroom)
DESCRIPTION:Data Analytics: Start Your Journey\nBusiness Excellence / For Business Support Functions\n4 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. \nThis 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. \nStarts 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 \nClick link to view full Course Schedule CourseScheduleMay2025_DataAnalyticsBES \nClick link to view Course Structure: Business Excellence Skillnet Data Analytics Course Structure Overview May 2025_final \n  \n“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.” \nEvery 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. \n\nModule 1: Modern Data Services & Business Analytics Introduction\nModule 2: Data Analytics Collaboration & Lifecycle Introduction\nModule 3: Introduction to Modern Data Architectures\, Technology & Use Case Examples\nModule 4: Introduction to Review of Data with Marketing Leading Data Analytics Tool\nModule 5: Introduction to Analytics Theory & Methods\nModule 6: Putting it all together\nOptional: Introduction to Advanced Analytics Theory & Methods\nMentor Sessions – Project Master Class\nSelf-Directed Team Project\nPresentation of Team Project\nCourse Evaluation and Review of Learnings\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nBecome equipped with an understanding of what business questions can be answered by skillful interpretation of data\nLearn how data can drive decision-making in your business\, resulting in better outcomes\nBetter understand how data can inform and add value to your overall business strategy\nUnderstand the types of business questions that can be answered with a structured interpretation/analysis of the data your organisation has access to\nHow to plan an analytics project to gather insights from data to answer relevant business questions\nUnderstand 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\n\nThis programme is designed to build your awareness and confidence so that you can use data to build business insights and improve decision making. \nThis is a tremendous opportunity to develop your analytical skills and drive the use of data in your organisation. \nPrerequisites – please ensure this is prepared before the course begins: \n\nHave at least a trial version of Power BI desktop on your laptop\n\n\nIf you are not familiar with Power BI\,  please watch approx 90-minute YouTube tutorial  \n\n  \nDURATION – 4 DAYS OF EFFORT OVER 4 WEEKS \nWeek 1:  \n\n5 online lectures of 60 to 90 minutes\n3 breakout session of 60 minutes to review lecture content\n\nWeek 2: \n\n3 online lectures of 60 to 90 minutes\n2 breakout sessions of 60 minutes to review lecture content\n1 project mentor session of 60 minutes\n2 hours non-contact time to complete course project\n\nWeek 3:  \n\n6 hours non-contact time to complete course project\n1 project mentor session of 60 minutes\n\nWeek 4: \n\n4 hours non-contact time to complete course project.\n1 project mentor session of 60 minutes\nonline presentation of project results to class at end of course (2 hours)\n\nDelivered by Clarke Analytics \nClick ICBE Data Analytics Flyer-Business Excellence to view flyer \n \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/data-analytics-start-your-journey/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250609T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250609T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T031656
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SUMMARY:Benchmarking Visit - Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Fully Booked\n \n  \nBENCHMARKING VISIT \nJOHNSON & JOHNSON INNOVATIVE MEDICINE \nRingaskiddy\, Co Cork \nMonday 9th June \n9.30am to 1.30pm \n  \nDriving Excellence: Continuous Improvement execution\, capability building and delivering business value at J&J Innovative Medicine Ringaskiddy \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.  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
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/benchmarking-visit-johnson-johnson-innovative-medicine/
CATEGORIES:Benchmarking Visits,Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250610T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250610T151000
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SUMMARY:Power Up\, Scale and Deliver:  HR Process Excellence for Greater Efficiency at UCD
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nTo register for this free event\, visit\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9LzOefQlGkSHEZNSMaSetJ4Z5UV7mKSfu3xrha_y-h78l8w/viewform\n  \n AGENDA \n10.30am          Registration and Refreshments \n11.00 – 11.05:    Welcome –  Professor Anne Keegan\, Head\, HRM and Employment Relations Subject Area\, UCD \n11.05 – 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 \n11.20 – 12.30:    Elevating HR: Practical Tools for Continuous Improvement & Efficiency \n\nHermann Mullers\, Director of HR Process Excellence\, LinkedIn\nGiovanni Travierso Cuevas\, Senior HR Process Excellence Specialist\, LinkedIn\n\n12.30 – 1.00       Q&A \n1.00 – 2.00:        Lunch \n2.00-3.00:        Panel Discussion \n\nChair: Vivienne Kiernan\, Head of Client Engagement\, ICBE\nAmanda Philipps\, Senior HR Director\, LinkedIn\nCahir O’Leary\, Senior Manager\, PMO\, Johnson & Johnson MedTech\nWill O’Carroll\, Business Excellence Manager\, Tirlán\nLinda Dowling-Hetherington\, UCD College of Business\n\n3.00:                Concluding remarks \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/power-up-scale-and-deliver-hr-process-excellence-for-greater-efficiency-at-ucd/
LOCATION:UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School (Lecture Theatre 1)\, Carysfort Avenue\, Blackrock\, Dublin\, A94 XF34\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T031656
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SUMMARY:Presenting Made Brilliant | The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art | June 11th
DESCRIPTION:Presenting Made Brilliant\nDate:  Wednesday 11th June  \nVenue:  The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art\, Pearse Street\, Dublin | 9am to 5pm \nCost:  €375 pp with funding applied (full cost without funding €485 pp) | Email maeve@icbe.ie to book your place(s) \n  \nPresentations 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. \nAviation 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. \n  \nPresenting 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. \nUsing 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 \n  \nLearning Outcomes \n\nLearn how to deliver impactful & authentic presentations that engage and connect with any audience.\nRelieve nerves and anxiety using breathing\, grounding and tension release exercises used by professional actors.\nDevelop a greater understanding of the role of the Body\, Breath and Voice in public speaking.\nLearn how to build an emotional connection with an audience\nDevelop a confident and credible physical presence when public speaking\nUnderstand how to use the voice to influence and inspire\nLearn how to adapt vocal styles to suit your message and audience.\nLearn how to open and close presentations convincingly\nLearn how to structure your presentation to deliver maximum impact\nUnderstand how to leave any audience with key messages resonating in their minds\n\nWhat participants say about the course \n “This course brought me out of my comfort zone but in a good way.  I really felt it helped with public speaking and confidence ”   \n “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!”   \n \nEmail maeve@icbe.ie to book your place(s) \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/presenting-made-brilliant-in-person-course-the-lir-national-academy-of-dramatic-art-thursday-may-1st-available-now-to-book-copy/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250611T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250611T110000
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SUMMARY:ICBE Knowledge Session: Handling Conflict and Giving Constructive Feedback that Lands Well
DESCRIPTION:ICBE Knowledge Session\nHandling Conflict and Giving Constructive Feedback that Lands Well\n10:30am – 11am on Wednesday\, June 11th \nwith Jane Perry\nOrganisational Psychologist/Advanced Practitioner Coach\nTo register for this free webinar\, click the above BOOK A PLACE button\n& we will forward the Zoom link before the 11th\n  \nLeaders across every business context are tasked with managing conflict when it arises and sometimes need to give constructive feedback to help others to grow and develop. \nThese conversations and interactions can be challenging and when handled well\, can lead to very positive outcomes. When ignored or handled poorly\, the effects can be distressing and even destructive for the business and everyone involved. \nThis short webinar will help participants to view conflict a little differently and includes some hints and tips on how to open up these potentially challenging conversations. \n  \nWho Should Attend:  This webinar is ideally suited to Leaders\, Line Managers\, People Managers and anyone who depends on others to be cooperative and collaborative in order to get things done \nIt is also helpful for those who have experienced inter-personal conflict – to help gain additional insight
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/icbe-knowledge-session-handling-conflict-and-giving-constructive-feedback-that-lands-well/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250612T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250612T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T031656
CREATED:20250526T121353Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Wellbeing | Empowering Employees for Life and Performance | Free Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Financial Wellbeing at Work\nJoin us June 12th for our Free Webinar on Financial Wellbeing. Explore practical\, actionable strategies for personal financial well-being\, resilience\, and long-term planning. From navigating everyday money challenges to building financial independence\, it will offer a structured roadmap for employees to futureproof both their money and their lives-no matter their starting point. \nThis event is open to all\, please feel free to share details with your teams and colleagues.  \nDate: Thursday June 12th @ 12pm   \nClick here to secure your place  \n  \nAbout the Facilitator:   \nKel Galavan – Financial Wellbeing Expert | Author | QFA | Mrs Smart Money \nKel Galavan is a financial wellbeing strategist and Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA) who helps organisations support employee wellbeing through engaging\, practical financial education. A former corporate professional with over 20 years of investing experience\, Kel brings a unique blend of financial expertise\, behavioural insight\, and real-world relatability. \nThrough her best-selling book Mindful Money and her corporate programmes\, she equips teams with the tools and confidence to build financial resilience-reducing stress\, increasing engagement\, and fostering a more empowered workforce. \nClick here to secure your place \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/financial-wellbeing-empowering-employees-for-life-and-performance-free-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250618T123000
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SUMMARY:From Good to Great: Enhancing Data Visualisation in PowerPoint
DESCRIPTION:  \nFrom Good to GreatEnhancing Data Visualisation in PowerPoint\n2 X 2-hour workshops (1 webinar a week for two weeks) \n10am – noonWednesdays 18th & 25th June+ option for people to stay on and practice for additional 30 minutes (until 12:30) Cost: €150 Member; €200 Non Member (per Person)Places are limited / Skillnet funding applied \nContact alison@icbe.ie to book your place or click the CONTACT US button above \n  \nTarget audience: Anyone presenting with PowerPoint who wants to display data visually \nPre-requisites: Prior knowledge of PowerPoint to a basic level is essential \n  \nFEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS ATTENDEES– One of the most practical courses I have done in years– I learned loads of stuff I didn’t know PowerPoint could do– Lots of hints and tips to work smarter with Presentations \n  \nSession 1 – Data Visualisation with Infographics \nLearn how to create business infographics. The session will cover the following; \n\nStory – Consider your data and how best to display it for maximum impact\nColour – Understand the importance of colour and how to choose additional colours that complement each other\nDesign – Understand the fundamental basics of arranging shapes to create infographics\nShapes – Understand advanced tools to allow you to make any shape imaginable\nFormat – Understand how to use special effects with both shapes and text\nIcons – Understand the icons available to you in your version of PowerPoint and where to find additional icons\n\n  \nSession 2 – Data Visualisation with Charts and Graphs \nLearn how to create graphs and charts that display your data effectively. The session will cover the following; \n\nAppropriate visualisation for different data types\nDesign Principles for effective data visualisation\nCommon mistakes to avoid\n\n  \nFIONA WALSH – Empower PresentationsPowerPoint Trainer | Microsoft Master Trainer | Presentation Guild Board Member | All Ireland Business All-Star Accredited \nFiona\, a certified Microsoft PowerPoint trainer\, is on a mission to banish Death by PowerPoint. \nWith 25 years in corporate\, she has seen her fair share of bad slides. As an IT Manager/Trainer\, she became the primary go-to person for help with anything PowerPoint related. \nShe set up her business in 2020 to provide bespoke PowerPoint training to companies. She loves it when a client gets an ‘aha’ moment as they realise there’s a more innovative way to do something\, and it will save them time!
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/from-good-to-great-enhancing-data-visualisation-in-powerpoint/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Events,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet
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