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SUMMARY:Benchmarking Visit to Hollister - 26 September 2018
DESCRIPTION:The second of our 2018 workshops series is being hosted by Hollister Ballina\, Co. Mayo on Wednesday 26th September 2018 when Jim McGuinness and team will outline their ‘Lean Continuous Improvement Journey with a focus on 5S and Visual Management” \nThis event will enable companies within the region\, particularly SME’s and smaller micro enterprises\, to learn about Lean\, share best practice\, improve their Lean undertakings and to facilitate member-to-member networking. \nAs there are only 35 places available on this visit please Click Here to secure your place. \nKind regards \nMary Harty\nSligo Chamber Skillnet – Network Manager\nSligo Chamber\n16 Quay StreetSligo F91 X923\nTel: 00353719161274\nEmail: mary@sligochamber.ie\nwww.sligochamber.com
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/benchmarking-visit-to-hollister-26-september-2018/
LOCATION:Foxford Road\, Rehins\,\, Ballina\, Co. Mayo\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sligo Chamber":MAILTO:mary@sligochamber.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180927
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180814T121648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T121817Z
UID:18665-1537920000-1538006399@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Reliability UK 2018
DESCRIPTION:A unique learning and networking event for reliability leaders\, critical asset managers and maintenance professionals across industry\, power generation and mobile fleets. \nLearn about \n\nThe latest reliability-focused tools\, technology and tactics\nA synergistic approach to asset performance from procurement to predictive maintenance to people\nBest practice in conditioning monitoring and predictive maintenance\, including vibrational\, oil\, thermal and ultrasonic analysis\nHarnessing the digital revolution from diagnostic software and online monitoring to wireless asset management\nThe business case and cost-benefit analysis for reliability and maintenance investments\nThe role of reliability in health and safety\, sustainability and corporate social responsibility\nA professional\, standardised approach for training and developing your team\nMotivating and harnessing your workforce to develop reliability as a core organisational value\n\n  \nAGENDA \n08.15-08.45 Registration\, Tea/Coffee\n08.45 -10.00 OPENING KEYNOTE\nMark Gallagher Founder and CEO of Performance Insights\n“Reliability on the Edge – Insights on Reliability from the F1 Industry”\n10.00-10.40 Martin Williamson Director\, KEW Engineering\n“Achieving best practice lubrication\, contamination control and oil analysis”\n10.40-10.55 What’s new from industry\n3-minute briefings on latest technologies and solutions from our sponsors \n10.55-11.15 Coffee Break \n11.15-12.00 Andrew Fraser Managing Director\, Reliable Manufacturing\, UK\n“Making reliability a core business value”\n12.00-12.30 Keith Edwards Head of Toyota Lean Management Centre\, Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK)\n“Case study: Using Lean approaches to move from reactive to pro-active maintenance at Toyota\nMotor Manufacturing\, Deeside”\n12.30-12.45 What’s new from industry\n3-minute briefings on latest technologies and solutions from our sponsors \n12.45-13.45 Lunch Break \n13.45-14.15 Jenny Frances Intelligent Digital – UK Drones Programme and Project Manager Lead\, PwC UK\n“How drones can revolutionise maintenance and asset management”\n14.15-14.45 Tom Murphy Managing Director\, Reliability Team\, UK\n“Best practice ultrasound use for condition monitoring and proactive maintenance”\n14.45-15.15 Lt Cdr Ronan Carey Marine Engineering Officer in Charge of Maintenance Management Unit at\nthe Irish Naval Service\n“Case study: Ensuring the availability and reliability of naval assets for defence and humanitarian\noperations” \n15.15-15.30 Coffee Break \n15.30-16.00 Gary Tyne Director\, Pro-Reliability Solutions\n“Key Reasons Why Reliability Strategies Fail and How to Avoid Them”\n16.00-16.30 Carles CG Data Scientist\, Reliable Dynamics\, Copenhagen\, Denmark\n“Collecting clean and usable data for better reliability modelling – lessons learned from the field”\n16.30 Conference Close. Apple iWatch Draw and Delegate Tours of Old Trafford Commence
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/reliability-uk-2018/
LOCATION:Old Trafford\, Sir Matt Busby Way\, Stretford\,\, Manchester\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180926
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180919T104230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T110451Z
UID:18764-1537833600-1537919999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Getting started in lean and visualisation techniques that improve performance
DESCRIPTION:Getting started in lean and visualisation techniques that improve performance\nThis Workshop is designed for anyone who wants to learn about\, and become confident in using Lean to reduce waste and implement process improvements within any organisation. Topics include: \n\nGetting Started with Lean – How it can increase profits and reduce stress\nVisualisation of data – Visualisation techniques that improve performance\nCase Studies\nQ & A
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/getting-started-in-lean-and-visualisation-techniques-that-improve-performance/
LOCATION:Meath
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180926
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180803T091904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T091904Z
UID:18610-1537833600-1537919999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Essential Learning Series from Kilsaran International
DESCRIPTION:Kilsaran International are taking the hugely successful Essential Learning Series suite of seminars to the road with events to be held the Aviva Stadium on September 25th and Fota Island Resort in Cork on October 17th 2018. \nThese free one day events will appeal to construction professionals who want to have a better understanding of today’s complex construction industry standards. The six modules in the series include ready mix concrete\, dry mortar products\, SUDs\, masonry products\, asphalt and aggregates. Each module is designed to bridge the gap between the interpretation of industry standards and their implementation\, providing up to date information and an insight into future trends. \n 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/essential-learning-series-from-kilsaran-international/
LOCATION:Aviva Stadium\, Lansdowne Road\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180924T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180924T133703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T133802Z
UID:18792-1537812900-1537822800@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Lean Construction Ireland - Regional Engagement Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Lean Construction Ireland – Regional Engagement Seminar in assocation with Construction Industry Federation\n\n\n\n\nThe event will include an overview of Lean construction\, presentations on practical case studies\, and an outline of what help is available.\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nLean Construction Ireland Regional Collaborative Engagement Event \nBrought to you by LCi in association with the Southern Region CIF\, Enterprise Ireland\, IDA Ireland\, Lean Business Ireland and Local LEO \n“Lean Construction: Why should I start and Where can I get help” \nThe Event will include an Overview of Lean Construction\, Presentations on Practical Case Studies and an Outline of What Help is available
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-construction-ireland-regional-engagement-seminar/
LOCATION:Meath
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180929
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180723T135820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180723T135820Z
UID:18505-1537747200-1538179199@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course
DESCRIPTION:The first part of this program is an intensive\, highly interactive 44 hour classroom lab which will teach you the Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools through engaging simulation exercises\, hands-on practical challenges and the application of the Lean Six Sigma principles to solve real-world problems. \nAt the end of the course you will be ready to take Trigraph’s online certification test. Upon successful completion of this test\, you will earn your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. \nOVERVIEW\nThis interactive program gives the student multiple skillsets and the confidence to begin applying the tools and techniques immediately within their own organisation utilising the concept of ‘practice practice practice confidence confidence confidence’ the student enjoys a learning experience mixed with practical button pushing exercises to take the theory and apply it to practical outcomes while learning a consistent powerful problem solving methodology in DMAIC while learning the soft skills and facilitation techniques to create conversations in a team environment. \nAt the end of the training course participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the concept of Six Sigma and the DMAIC approach to process improvement.\nUnderstand the tools involved in the Define\, Measure\, Analyse\, Improve and Control phases.\nUnderstand the use of the tools in characterising processes\, analysing process data\, solving problems and controlling processes.\nUse the key tools to solve practical business problems.\nLead local Six Sigma project teams or assist Black Belts to deliver tangible business results on larger projects\n\nCOURSE INCLUDES \n\nAll course materials\nLunch each day\nRefreshments\nTrigraph Certification Exam\nTrigraph Lean Six Sigma Certification
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-six-sigma-green-belt-course/
LOCATION:87 – 89 Pembroke Road\, Dublin 4\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180921
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180409T122715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T122831Z
UID:17517-1537228800-1537487999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:National Ploughing Championships 2018
DESCRIPTION:The National Ploughing Championships takes place each year in the month of September. This year’s Championships will be held at Screggan\, Tullamore\, Co Offaly from September 18th to 20th 2018. \nSince its inception\, the National Ploughing Championships has become much more than just an annual inter-county competition; it has become an intrinsic part of Irish rural life. The National Championships is now no longer just for ploughing or machinery enthusiasts\, the modern event now features something for just about every member of the community.These include a Tented Trade Village\, a Food Fair\, Craft Village\, Livestock\, Forestry\, Education\, Lifestyle\, Motor Show\, Financial Services\, Bio Energy and Agri Service. Along with this\, there are many entertainment and special events taking place. \nSome of these include: Fashion Shows\, Celebrity Guests\, Sheep Dog Trials\, Loy Digging\, All Ireland Lamb Shearing\, Most Appropriately Dressed Lady & Gent Competitions\, Craft Demonstrations\, Meggers\, Celebrity Cookery Demonstrations\, Outdoor Radio Broadcasts and much more.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/national-ploughing-championships-2018/
LOCATION:Screggan\, Tullarmore\,\, Co. Offaly\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180916
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180404T095443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T100540Z
UID:17401-1536969600-1537055999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Business Model Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Business models can best be described through nine basic building blocks that show the logic of how a company intends to make money. The nine blocks cover the four main areas of a business: customers\, offer\, infrastructure\, and financial viability. \nThe business model is a blueprint for a strategy to be implemented through organizational structures\, processes\, and systems. The nine business model building blocks form the basis for a handy tool\, which we call the Business Model Canvas. \nWho Should Attend? \nEstablished & growing businesses interested in understanding what business models are and how to use business model thinking\, methods and tools to increase their ability to generate revenue . \nWe recommend that teams of 3 participate from each organisation and should be made up from different functions.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/business-model-innovation-3/
LOCATION:Westmeath\, Co. Westmeath
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180916
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180404T100158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T100440Z
UID:17408-1536969600-1537055999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Design Thinking
DESCRIPTION:A “Hands’ On” learning experience focusing on techniques and tools used to implement and drive innovation in your organisation. \nDesign Thinking is a human-centred approach to innovation and problem solving following 5 stages Empathy\, Define\, Ideate\, Prototype & Test. Design thinking has the power to give you the edge over your competitors by actively Empathizing with your clients through Observation\, Immersion & Engagement to create opportunities for your business. Design Thinking can also be used to solve complex problems in your own organisation . Learn the benefits of testing quickly and failing early. \nDuring this workshop\, you will acquire an understanding of the Design Thinking method along with the tools to assess user needs\, define problems\, generate ideas and prototype. You will also engage in a Design Thinking challenge within a small team and apply the learning supported by an experienced mentor . \nWho Should Attend? \nIndividuals and businesses from any industry who are responsible for problem solving and are looking for innovative approaches to finding solutions.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/design-thinking-3/
LOCATION:Westmeath\, Co. Westmeath
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180821T075401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180821T075422Z
UID:18690-1536919200-1536933600@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:LEADER Supporting Local Biodiversity Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Do you or your organisation have an active role in supporting\, improving or restoring biodiversity and unique habitats in your local area? Are you interested in finding out about supporting your local ecosystem and how this can benefit your community? \nIf so\, Meath Partnership would like to invite you to attend a Free Information Seminar on supporting local biodiversity taking place on Friday\, 14th September 2018 at 10.00am in the Ardboyne Hotel\, Navan. Information on the day will be provided by Meath Partnership and guest speakers\, Biodiversity Ireland and Wildlife\nRehabilitation Ireland. \nSupported projects might include: \n– Wildlife Corridors \n– Interpretive Signage \n– Village Biodiversity Plans \n– Lake & River Restoration \n– Habitat Restoration \n– Invasive Species Removal \nWith grants ranging from €2\,000 to €25\,000+ available for your project\, LEADER offers an excellent opportunity for your community to support the sustainability of your local environment. \nFor more information or to register your attendance please contact Aidan on 046-9280790 or visit www.meathpartnership.ie
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/leader-supporting-local-biodiversity-seminar/
LOCATION:Ardboyne Hotel\, Navan\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180914
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180723T134716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180723T134716Z
UID:18501-1536710400-1536883199@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
DESCRIPTION:Trigraph’s Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course offers Ireland’s only hands-on\, practical introduction to the methods of Lean and Six Sigma. With our Office Simulation Exercise you will learn Lean Six Sigma by running a fun office-simulation exercise. Get ready to play a vital role as part of a process improvement team and become confident in using basic problem solving tools. Ideal for anyone who wants to learn about Lean Six Sigma concepts & tools and how to apply them. Learn to contribute to Process Improvement – Reduce Waste\, Boost Productivity\, Increase Profitability. \nOVERVIEW\nRecommended for anyone looking for a practical introduction to the concepts\, tools and methodologies of Lean and Six Sigma. \nTrigraph’s Office Simulation Exercise teaches the concepts of Lean and Six Sigma through a hands on exercise run by the students. This fun\, highly effective teaching method will show you how to use the Lean Six Sigma tools\, measure the process\, make changes and determine how effective your changes have been. \nDelivered by experienced Black Belts with years of practical industry experience they provoke learning discussions and link the simulation exercise to real life scenarios. \nCOURSE INCLUDES\n– All course materials\n– Practical simulation exercise based on a typical office process\n– Lunch / Refreshments\n– Lean Six Sigma Certification from Trigraph. (Trigraph is a Authorised Training Organisation for the IASSC®)
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-six-sigma-yellow-belt-2/
LOCATION:87 – 89 Pembroke Road\, Dublin 4\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180909
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180404T095247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T095330Z
UID:17398-1536364800-1536451199@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Business Model Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Business models can best be described through nine basic building blocks that show the logic of how a company intends to make money. The nine blocks cover the four main areas of a business: customers\, offer\, infrastructure\, and financial viability. \nThe business model is a blueprint for a strategy to be implemented through organizational structures\, processes\, and systems. The nine business model building blocks form the basis for a handy tool\, which we call the Business Model Canvas. \nWho Should Attend? \nEstablished & growing businesses interested in understanding what business models are and how to use business model thinking\, methods and tools to increase their ability to generate revenue . \nWe recommend that teams of 3 participate from each organisation and should be made up from different functions.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/business-model-innovation-2/
LOCATION:Kildare\, Co. Kildare
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180909
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180404T095847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T100025Z
UID:17406-1536364800-1536451199@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Design Thinking
DESCRIPTION:A “Hands’ On” learning experience focusing on techniques and tools used to implement and drive innovation in your organisation. \nDesign Thinking is a human-centred approach to innovation and problem solving following 5 stages Empathy\, Define\, Ideate\, Prototype & Test. Design thinking has the power to give you the edge over your competitors by actively Empathizing with your clients through Observation\, Immersion & Engagement to create opportunities for your business. Design Thinking can also be used to solve complex problems in your own organisation . Learn the benefits of testing quickly and failing early. \nDuring this workshop\, you will acquire an understanding of the Design Thinking method along with the tools to assess user needs\, define problems\, generate ideas and prototype. You will also engage in a Design Thinking challenge within a small team and apply the learning supported by an experienced mentor . \nWho Should Attend? \nIndividuals and businesses from any industry who are responsible for problem solving and are looking for innovative approaches to finding solutions.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/design-thinking-2/
LOCATION:Kildare\, Co. Kildare
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180907
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180802T095444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T095444Z
UID:18599-1536192000-1536278399@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Journey to Enterprise Excellence Conference 3 - Research
DESCRIPTION:The University of Limerick in collaboration with Central Solutions Lean Green Skillnet and ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet are delighted host the Journey to Enterprise Excellence Research Conference 3. The conference will present the latest research in approaches\, methodologies and applications of Enterprise Excellence. \nThe top 5 papers shortlisted will then be forwarded on September 16th for the Lean Business Ireland\, Enterprise Excellence Awards 2018 which will take place on the 4th October 2018 in Croke Park Dublin. The awards will be supported by Enterprise Ireland\, IDA Ireland and Lean Business Ireland and the nomination will be in the category of \nResearch Award for the Best Contribution to Lean/Operational Excellence Body of Work \nThis award is open to all individuals\, organizations and educational institutes that have contributed to research in Enterprise Excellence \nThe judges will be looking for the following types of papers: \nEmpirical papers that report original research work with the objective of demonstrating enterprise excellence approaches in action. These can take the form of Lean\, Six Sigma\, Continuous Improvement initiatives\, Cultural changes and Organisational alignment\, etc. \nInterventionist papers that report original research work with the objective of improvements of in enterprise performance \nConceptual and critical review papers that either seek to define a research issue and propose a theoretical exposition/explanation capable of empirical testing (e.g.\, theoretical papers)\, or draw upon or synthesize existing knowledge to define what is currently known about a topic or issue (e.g. literature review papers\, methodological papers) . \nEntry should be made by paper submission\, paying particular attention to the following: \n– Research & theoretical/practical framing\n– Research context\, methodology and analysis\n– Discussion & conclusion\n– Organisational & social Impact\n– Submissions of Abstracts for Papers: \nWe invite abstract submissions for research\, practitioner and case study papers. Abstracts on research should include research statement\, methodology and a brief discussion of the findings. We welcome abstracts from students who have completed undergraduate and graduate research. Abstracts should not exceed 500 words and provide a concise summary of what will be presented\, including a paper title and the aim of the presentation. \nThis year’s themes for papers are: \n– Tools & techniques\n– Culture\n– Lean strategy \nAbstracts must be submitted by July 30th 2018. \nAcceptance of abstracts will be confirmed by August 6th 2018
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/journey-to-enterprise-excellence-conference-3-research/
LOCATION:Kemmy Business School\, University of Limerick\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180905T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180905T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180413T070346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T070346Z
UID:17652-1536138000-1536148800@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Knowledge is Power – Belfast
DESCRIPTION:safefood in partnership with Teagasc are hosting free workshops specifically for SME food business and those working within the wider food sector providing practical advice on how to produce and handle food safely. Our experts will be there to address all your burning food safety questions. \nThe workshop will cover: \n– What you need to know about bacteria and how to control them to keep your customer’s safe\n– Choosing and using hygiene cleaning products\n– Managing food allergens/labeling? \nAgenda\n9:15am Registration \n9:30am Welcome from safefood \n9:40am Do bacteria have a free travel pass in your facility? – Dr Kieran Jordan (Teagasc) \n10:00am Effective cleaning: The rights and wrongs – Mr Eddie O’Neill (Teagasc) \n10:20am Tea / coffee break with networking \n10:35am Food poisoning bacteria: What you need to know – Dr Kieran Jordan (Teagasc) \n10:55am Food allergens in a nutshell – Dr James McIntosh (safefood) \n11.25am Guest regulatory speaker \n11:40am Guest speaker \n11:50am General discussion and Q & A? \n12:00pm Lunch and Close
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/knowledge-power-belfast/
LOCATION:Mossley Mill\, Newtownabbey\,\, Co. Antrim
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180906
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180726T120049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180726T120049Z
UID:18546-1536105600-1536191999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Food & Drink Conference and Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The theme of the 5th National Food & Drink Business Conference and Exhibition is Collaborating For An Innovative Food Island. The must attend event for food professionals will be held at the Citywest Convention Centre on Wednesday 5th of September. Over 2\,000 key decision makers from Irelands leading food processing\, retail and food service industries will gather to participate in a range of seminars and panel discussions highlighting the key issues facing our industry. \nIreland’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing\, packaging\, ingredients and logistics industries. This event is a one day one-stop shop for manufacturing professionals across the full industry spectrum. The show will shine a light on top trends across the food manufacturing sectors: from improving traceability and consumer trust\, transforming productivity and highlighting the latest new ingredients and super foods to make an impression on the industry. \nSectors: \nDairy\, Meat\, Poultry\, Seafood\, Bakery\, Confectionery\, Convenience Foods\, Fresh Produce\, Snacks\, Brewing\, Distilling\, Soft Drinks\, Bottled Water\, \nExhibitors will showcase: \nIngredients\, Process Engineering\, Packaging Equipment & Materials\, Information Technology\, Logistics\, Materials Handling\, Food Safety\, Sustainability\, Training & Education\, Energy\, Water\, Waste Management\, Sustainable Technology \nAgenda:  \n\nBrexit\nEmerging Markets\nFood Security & Traceability\nConsumer Behaviour\nSmart Factory – IOT – Robotics\nHealth & Wellness\nHow to Scale a Food Business\nSustainability\nMergers & Acquisitions Activity\nJobs\, Skills & Training\nData Analytics
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/food-drink-conference-and-exhibition/
LOCATION:Citywest Convention Centre\, Saggart\,\, Co. Dublin\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180904T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180413T070151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T070151Z
UID:17649-1536051600-1536062400@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Knowledge is Power – Derry / Londonderry
DESCRIPTION:safefood in partnership with Teagasc are hosting free workshops specifically for SME food business and those working within the wider food sector providing practical advice on how to produce and handle food safely. Our experts will be there to address all your burning food safety questions. \nThe workshop will cover: \n– What you need to know about bacteria and how to control them to keep your customer’s safe\n– Choosing and using hygiene cleaning products\n– Managing food allergens/labeling? \nAgenda\n9:15am Registration \n9:30am Welcome from safefood \n9:40am Do bacteria have a free travel pass in your facility? – Dr Kieran Jordan (Teagasc) \n10:00am Effective cleaning: The rights and wrongs – Mr Eddie O’Neill (Teagasc) \n10:20am Tea / coffee break with networking \n10:35am Food poisoning bacteria: What you need to know – Dr Kieran Jordan (Teagasc) \n10:55am Food allergens in a nutshell – Dr James McIntosh (safefood) \n11.25am Guest regulatory speaker \n11:40am Guest speaker \n11:50am General discussion and Q & A? \n12:00pm Lunch and Close
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/knowledge-power-derry-londonderry/
LOCATION:Everglades Hotel\, Prehen Road\,\, Derry/Londonderry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180902
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180404T095058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T095108Z
UID:17395-1535760000-1535846399@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Business Model Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Business models can best be described through nine basic building blocks that show the logic of how a company intends to make money. The nine blocks cover the four main areas of a business: customers\, offer\, infrastructure\, and financial viability. \nThe business model is a blueprint for a strategy to be implemented through organizational structures\, processes\, and systems. The nine business model building blocks form the basis for a handy tool\, which we call the Business Model Canvas. \nWho Should Attend?  \nEstablished & growing businesses interested in understanding what business models are and how to use business model thinking\, methods and tools to increase their ability to generate revenue . \nWe recommend that teams of 3 participate from each organisation and should be made up from different functions.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/business-model-innovation/
LOCATION:Dublin\, Dublin\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180902
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180404T095727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T095727Z
UID:17404-1535760000-1535846399@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Design Thinking
DESCRIPTION:A “Hands’ On” learning experience focusing on techniques and tools used to implement and drive innovation in your organisation. \nDesign Thinking is a human-centred approach to innovation and problem solving following 5 stages Empathy\, Define\, Ideate\, Prototype & Test. Design thinking has the power to give you the edge over your competitors by actively Empathizing with your clients through Observation\, Immersion & Engagement to create opportunities for your business. Design Thinking can also be used to solve complex problems in your own organisation . Learn the benefits of testing quickly and failing early. \nDuring this workshop\, you will acquire an understanding of the Design Thinking method along with the tools to assess user needs\, define problems\, generate ideas and prototype. You will also engage in a Design Thinking challenge within a small team and apply the learning supported by an experienced mentor . \nWho Should Attend?  \nIndividuals and businesses from any industry who are responsible for problem solving and are looking for innovative approaches to finding solutions.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/design-thinking/
LOCATION:Dublin\, Dublin\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180831T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180831T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180824T101137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180824T101137Z
UID:18709-1535722200-1535736600@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Smart Farming Talk
DESCRIPTION:Smart Farming\, the voluntary resource efficiency programme led by IFA in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency\, will hold a FARM TALK in Geashill\, Co. Offaly on Friday 31st August. \nMinister for Communications\, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten and IFA President Joe Healy will be guest speakers at the farm talk. \nIFA President Joe Healy said\, “While current environmental discussion is focused on the challenges\, there is a need to focus on solutions and pragmatic measures that can be taken to address sustainability challenges. This worthwhile farm talk will hear how precision farming is leading to reduced costs and environmental risks\, as well as the ongoing evolution of CAP policy”. \nPresenters from Teagasc and IFA will speak on CAP\, soil structure\, IT and precision fertiliser application. Representatives from Glanbia and Bord Bia will provide advice on fodder and sustainability. \nExhibitors will also give details of supports available for better water management and ways to reduce energy bills. \nIFA National Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney said\, “The Smart Farming programme continues to highlight ways to reduce costs and improve farm returns while enhancing the rural environment. This Smart Farming talk focuses on delivering on this agenda in a very practical way”.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/smart-farming-talk/
LOCATION:Joe Deverell’s Farm\, Ballyaville\, Geashill\,\, Co. Offaly\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180901
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180501T065542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180501T065803Z
UID:17984-1535673600-1535759999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Certificate In Compost Facility Operation (Online)
DESCRIPTION:The programme was developed in association with Cré (The Composting Association of Ireland) and FÁS and is accredited as a “Certificate in Compost Facility Operation” (Special Purpose Award Certificate\, Level 6\, 10 Credits). It is equivalent to a 10 Credit Module of a Higher Certificate in Science. Normally a Higher Certificate is taken over two years full-time in a third level institute and involves achieving a total of 120 Credits. \nComposting Operator Training Programme Content \n– Definitions and Biology of Composting\n– Composting Process\n– Composting Technologies\n– Process Control\n– Potential Environmental Impacts & Environmental Management\n– Compliance with Regulatory Framework\n– Health and Safety\n– Facility Maintenance\n– Compost Uses and Marketing\n– Community Relations \nDelivery \nThe programme is delivered over 6 days\, comprising three blocks of 2 days over a period of two months. The programme comprises lectures and site visits to a large green waste composting facility (windrow technology)\, a small green waste composting facility and food waste composting facility (In- vessel/Animal By- Product Facility). The students are required to complete reports of site visits and other assignments and to undertake an exam at the end of the programme. The programme is delivered off-campus at locations close to Dublin.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/certificate-compost-facility-operation-online/
LOCATION:Online\, - Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180901
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180717T085853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T085853Z
UID:18448-1535587200-1535759999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:166th EAAE Seminar on Sustainability in the Agri-Food Sector
DESCRIPTION:The main paper topics of the Seminar are evolving as abstracts/papers are submitted. Main topics: \n1. Measuring Farm Sustainability\n– Sustainability Measurement\n– Infrastructure to measure Sustainability\n– Sustainability across the Value Chain\n– Low Intensity Farming Technologies \n2. Delivering Sustainability – AES design\, Markets and Public Policy\n– Delivering Sustainability – Design of Agri-Environmental Schemes\n– Low Intensity Farming Technologies\n– Sustainability\, Economic Change and Public Policy \n3. Innovation System Approach to Delivering Sustainability\n– Delivering Sustainability – an AKIS Approach\n– Sustainability and Farm Behaviour\n– Sustainability and Food Security
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/166th-eaae-seminar-on-sustainability-in-the-agri-food-sector/
LOCATION:NUI Galway\, University Road\,\, Galway\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180829T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180829T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180824T102105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180824T102143Z
UID:18713-1535545800-1535551200@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Excellence in Resource Management
DESCRIPTION:Does your organisation struggle to find cost efficient and effective solutions to wasted raw materials\, capacity\, transportation\, or face other productivity issues? \nJoin us for a short interactive seminar that will help you to identify opportunities to reduce costs\, identify new raw material streams and increase productivity within your organisation. \nThe Industrial Symbiosis service has been working to improve productivity efficiencies through resource matching for over 10 years. \nThis short interactive seminar will introduce the concept of Industrial Symbiosis – Resource matching and include practical ways for your business to solve its resource issues and increase bottom line savings.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/excellence-in-resource-management/
LOCATION:Enniskillen Business Centre\, 21 Lackaghboy Rd\,\, Enniskillen\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180822
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180404T115330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180725T090407Z
UID:17427-1534809600-1534895999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Energy in Agriculture 2018
DESCRIPTION:Energy in Agriculture 2017 attracted 2500 attendees and 63 exhibitors. It proved to be a highly successful\, interesting\, informative and productive day for visitors\, speakers and exhibitors alike. \nThe 2018 event will take place again at Gurteen College\, Co Tipperary on Tuesday 21st August 2018. The format and set up will be bigger and better than last year with the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat\, the Microgeneration Grant Scheme and the further development of the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme taking the energy opportunities in the agricultural sector to a much higher level. \nThe Agenda for the day is jam packed and includes:\n– A large dedicated EXPO Arena featuring over 60 exhibition stands plus additional external exhibitors\n– 3 plenary style panel discussion/showcase sessions\n– 3 streams of seminars running in parallel in dedicated venues adjacent to the arena incorporating over 20 talks throughout the day on a variety of practical and planning topics\n– Practical demonstrations on Solar PV\, Wind\, Biomass and Anaerobic Digestion.\n– Return of the highly successful 1:1 Advice Clinics on Tax\, Planning\, Legal\, Finance & Energy \nThe event is free to attend and all are welcome. Further details and full programme for the day will be posted in due course.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/energy-agriculture-2018/
LOCATION:Gurteen College\, Ballingarry\, Roscrea\, Co. Tipperary\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180723T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180717T085228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T085228Z
UID:18445-1532372400-1532379600@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Teagasc/Bord Bia Quality Assurance & Origin Green KT Farm Walk
DESCRIPTION:Irish farmers who are part of Bord Bia’s Quality Assurance (QA) scheme and Origin Green play a critical role in meeting the demands of food buyers and consumers for independently verified assurances around traceability\, sustainability and animal welfare. \nBord Bia will highlight QA benefits to farmers\, and will support them in preparation for farm audits during a series of farm walk events in the coming months. The first such event takes place in Ballina\, Co. Mayo on July 23 on the farm of Fergal Doyle\, Tubberavine\, Lahardane\, Co. Mayo. \nThis is a Department of Agriculture\, Food and the Marine (DAFM)-approved\, knowledge transfer (KT) event.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/teagasc-bord-bia-quality-assurance-origin-green-kt-farm-walk/
LOCATION:Lahardane\, Co. Mayo\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180719
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180115T120821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T120821Z
UID:15934-1531872000-1531958399@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Future in Pharmaceuticals Ireland
DESCRIPTION:The Theme of Sustainability within the pharmaceutical processing and manufacturing sector has never been more important! For many years larger organisations have been realising the fact that environmental policies and energy efficiencies within processing is directly related to the bottom line! Reducing energy costs\, carbon footprint and waste during the process of pharmaceuticals can have a significant impact on the profitability of a facility. Additionally\, as pharmaceutical manufacturers and their clients supply chains becomes more and more entwined they find themselves under increased pressure to reduce their carbon footprint. \n– Significant financial savings can be achieved through increased energy efficiency. (OFGEM forecast energy prices to rise by 20% by 2020)\n– Enhanced marketing opportunities. Making your business and brands stand out from the crowd.\n– Sustainability encompasses some of the most robust energy management systems\, enabling continual improvements on energy performance.\n– Reducing carbon footprint and carbon tax.\n– Reduced reliance on suppliers through improved waste & water management.\n– Adoption of ISO9001\, ISO14001 & ISO50001.\n– Ensure best practice and culture within your processing facility.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/future-pharmaceuticals-ireland/
LOCATION:Clayton Hotel Silver Springs\, Tivoli\, Cork\, T23 E244\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boxmedia":MAILTO:ronan@boxmedia.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180629T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180629T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180611T121001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T121001Z
UID:18348-1530261000-1530270000@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Mid-West Lean Network: Workshop 5 Structured Problem Solving
DESCRIPTION:The Mid-West Lean Network is now well established. It was set up to enable companies within the Mid-West region to learn about Lean\, share best practice\, improve their Lean undertakings and to facilitate member-to-member networking. \nThe Mid-West Lean Network: the second largest regional lean network in Ireland\, after Waterford Institute of Technology’s Lean Enterprise Excellence Group\, was set up in November 2016 to strengthen and increase the existing culture of lean within the Shannon and the wider Mid-West region. Its aim is to enable each industry to broaden and strengthen its competitiveness through knowledge sharing and bench-marking against each other and different industries. \nPractical Problem Solving is a core part of any Lean Journey. It empowers staff to identify and define problems\, find the true root cause and implement countermeasures. As a result of utilising this approach to the Practical Problem Solving tools\, companies report seeing reoccurring problems eliminated reduced costs\, and a highly effective and engaged workforce. Additionally\, this specific approach becomes the driving force behind sustaining your improvements and standardizing countermeasures. \nPractical Problem Solving is a key technique employed daily within Element Six. In this workshop presenters from Element Six will: \n1. Describe the evolution of Practical Problem Solving within the plant\n2. Outline the benefits of the approach\, what has worked well and what hasn’t\n3. Experience practical problem solving in action on the shop floor.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/mid-west-lean-network-workshop-5-structured-problem-solving/
LOCATION:Element Six Ltd.\,\, Block I\, Shannon Free Zone West\,\, Shannon\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180630
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180205T102755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T112132Z
UID:16301-1529884800-1530316799@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:5-day World Class Manufacturing Training Mission
DESCRIPTION:The 5-day World Class Manufacturing training mission provides an in-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology and is aimed exclusively at EU managers with knowledge of WCM and an engineering background. It assists the participants to acquire a better understanding of TQC (Total Quality Control)\, TQM (Total Quality Management)\, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)\, JIT (Just In Time)\, TIE (Total Industrial Engineering) practices and the current KAIZEN manufacturing methods (continuous improvement). \nThe training course consists of lectures\, workshops and visits to some of the world’s most advanced Japanese factories in order to understand the real “Gemba” (production site)\, talk directly with their production managers and observe the effective implementation of manufacturing methods. \nThis course will give its participants a detailed understanding of current Japanese approaches that they can adapt to help their companies lean journeys. \nPARTICIPANT PROFILE \nIdeal participants have an important strategic role in shaping the company’s best practice strategy or can influence the company’s management of quality control / best practice / production systems (e.g. Director\, Manager\, Operation & Logistics\, Plant Manager\, Quality Manager or Managing Director etc). \nThe sector of activity is unimportant since the themes covered are equally applicable in non-manufacturing industries. \nELIGIBILITY \nThe candidate must: \n– be a citizen of an EU Member State or of a COSME partnering country;\n– work for a company that is > 50% EU or COSME partnering country owned;\n– work for a company that is an EU or COSME partnering country juridical person;\n– be supported by their employer;\n– be able to participate in the entire programme;\n– have a good command of English;\n– be a manager involved in changing production engineering methods /strategy and / or production control\, or have previous experience in operations management or have knowledge and practice of production methods of excellence. \nSELECTION \nThe main criteria for selection are: \n– the professional & educational background of the candidate;\n– the strategy of the participant’s company regarding WCM implementation. \nIn order to ensure a high degree of personal attention\, the number of participants in each programme is limited to 25. \nApplication Deadline: Thursday\, 22nd March 2018 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTarget: EU managers working in manufacturing companies and with knowledge of WCM and an engineering background.\nSpecial support for SMEs: No tuition fee and the European Commission grants 600 EUR to participants from SMEs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe EU advisor is Prof. Richard Keegan – Enterprise Ireland\, a specialist in the fields of World Class Business and Benchmarking. He has focused on adapting these concepts for SMEs\, working closely with a large number of SMEs helping them to implement improvement actions. An author of several books on the topics\, he is a lecturer at Trinity College. He has led the DG Enterprise & Industry Benchmarking Initiative and the European Benchmarking Forum and Network\, for the European Commission.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/5-day-world-class-manufacturing-training-mission/
LOCATION:EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation (Tokyo)\, Shirokane-Takanawa Station\, Tokyo \, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180622T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180622T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180606T130335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180606T130335Z
UID:18292-1529659800-1529670600@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:South West Lean Forum Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:A discussion and plant tour of Lean Sigma operations in SR Technics Airfoil Services Ltd\, Mahon Industrial Estate\, Blackrock\, Cork\, Ireland. \nThis event is an invitation to Listen\, Look and Learn from a company that has practiced Lean Sigma techniques for over a decade. The event will be chaired by Mr. Billy Power\, General Manager SR Technics. \nTo register for this event please email your name and details to Ciara by email to SWleanforum@gmail.com. \nPLACES ARE LIMITED and will be individually confirmed after email registration. Significant interest is expected\, and early application for a place is recommended.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/south-west-lean-forum-networking-event/
LOCATION:SR Technics Airfoil Services Ltd.\,\, Mahon Industrial Estate\,\, Blackrock\, Co. Cork\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180624
DTSTAMP:20260430T074408
CREATED:20180209T133701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180209T133701Z
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SUMMARY:TWI with Donald Dinero (2 Days)
DESCRIPTION:The TWI (Training Within Industry) Programs contain learning disciplines and problem solving tools that were collected and organized over 70 years ago. At that time and today also\, they are often promoted as 10-hour training programs; and indeed\, that?s what they are. However\, just as a one-hour golf lesson requires additional time and effort in order for it to be worthwhile\, the TWI 10-hour programs also require additional time and effort to be useful. The time and effort are well spent however\, because the TWI programs change how employees think about their jobs. The programs enable standard work and they help spark creativity in employees. These benefits alone make them not only desirable but also required for success. \nHaving said that however\, it still takes effort and discipline to both initiate and sustain the programs. Consider changing the language you use in your organization. Say\, for example\, that everyone in your organization speaks and writes in English and the decision has been made that everyone will now speak and write in Swahili. There are many similarities between this scenario and implementing TWI programs. The result in both cases should be that the organization?s culture has changed. That is\, the way employees behave and approach their work will have changed. Also\, it?s important that all employees accept and use the change in their work in order to make it as successful as it can be. The change can?t be relegated to a certain few employees or departments\, since any successful department is dependent on all others. In addition to having everyone participate\, it must have management approval and be part of the overall company strategy. Keep the language change scenario in mind as you review the following ten requirements for sustaining TWI programs. \n1- Top management backing\nThe TWI programs cost time and money and thus will be an addition to employees jobs as they perform them now. The CEO and his/her staff should not only be aware of implementing the programs\, but s/he should also make it a part of the overall strategy. If the CEO and staff believe it is just another training program\, it won’t have the backing it deserves. If\, however\, they realize that it is a problem-solving/culture-changing tool that forms a foundation for success\, they will support it by making the correct decisions when questions arise about the programs. \n2- Management support\nSince the programs take time\, people must be given that time. Instruction and Methods Improvement must be considered to be a part of each employee’s job. Budgets and schedules must be modified. The rewards will be great\, but there is a price to pay. \n3- Line organization participation\nEveryone can benefit personally and professionally from using the TWI programs\, but initially not everyone will be using them. However\, when a group of employees starts using one of the programs\, the line management (all supervisors) attached to that group should take an active interest by seeking metrics and results. After all\, they are responsible for quality and productivity. They should also participate in a 10-hour session so they have experienced the programs. Unless a person has participated in a program\, it is very difficult to have a deep understanding of them. This also changes it from being ?The Training Department’s program? to ?our company’s program. This is the way we do things now. \n4- Reporting of Results\nThe TWI Programs are problem-solving tools and as such\, they should show results if they are to be used continually. Training or making changes should not be made for their own sake but to improve the organization. Quantifying results is important so the supervisor (first line\, second line\, manager\, director\, VP\, etc.) concerned can determine if the effort is worthwhile and whether or not activities should be changed. Reporting results is important because\, in the philosophy of visual management\, everyone can see what is happening. \n5- Appointment of a coordinator\nIf everyone is responsible\, no one is responsible. Someone must be assigned to coordinate the TWI effort. Tasks would include:\n•arranging for the 10-hour sessions\,\n•seeing who is included and when\,\n•following up with supervisors after the training to see how it is being used and to offer input as needed (includes helping set up an audit program)\,\n•getting and distributing results\,\n•coaching others in use of the programs after the training\,\n•delivering the 10-hour programs if they have been trained to do so\,\n•facilitating JBS groups (for getting consensus)\, JMS groups for getting consensus on larger JM improvements\, and JR groups\,\n•helping people identify problems that can be solved or reduced through the use of the programs\, etc. \nIn most cases this would be a full time position\, but initially it may be more reasonable for a person to accept the responsibilities as the programs spread throughout the organization. \n6- Quality Institutes for Instructors\nDiscipline must be maintained in delivering the 10-hour programs so that quality does not diminish. As people become familiar with the programs\, it becomes easier to attempt to ?simplify? or ?condense? them. A good trainer realizes that the programs are as simple and dense as they can be and any changes would be made in augmenting them when fitting them to an organization. In no case should any of the main principles be altered because that would decrease their effectiveness. For example\, the amount of material a person can absorb in ten hours over five days is greater in quality and quantity that can be absorbed in ten hours in one day. Periodic audits should be conducted on the 10-hour programs to verify that standardization is maintained. Non-standard training leads to non-standard work. If there is any question on the quality of the training institute (10-hour training)\, check with the Institute Conductor who trained the trainers. \n7- Schedule for complete coverage\nThe TWI programs can change an organization’s culture but only if everyone knows about them and uses them. By ?culture? we mean\, ?How we do things here.? That requires that employees think in a certain way and use the same language. If one person talks about ?key points? and the other person does not know the term\, communication will be difficult. The TWI Coordinator should make sure that the entire organization receives the 10-hour programs (as applicable) and that refresher sessions are scheduled as needed. \n8- Coaching to get continuing results\nOnce an employee has been through a 10-hour program\, s/he will require some coaching to enable them to be proficient in using the method. Having been through the 10-hour program\, each participant will have been coached in creating and delivering a Job Breakdown Sheet. They will be knowledgeable but not proficient and thus coaching is required for the employee to sharpen his/her skills. Coaching is not ?telling? but rather helping the employee to strengthen weak areas of the skill. That means the coach must determine where the person is not strong and then decide how best to sharpen that aspect of the training. \n9- Correct use of the TWI Programs\nAll training should be considered to be a problem-solving tool. We should not train for the sake of training but to address a particular problem. Therefore\, when we measure the success of the training\, we measure how well the particular problem has been solved and not the extent of the training. If the problem has been solved and we do not anticipate it returning\, the training is no longer necessary and should be stopped. \n10- Conduct Periodic Audits\nOnce everyone has been trained in a given job\, it is usually necessary to follow up periodically and see that it is still being performed according to the standard. People who have done the job before another way will have habits that must be broken before new ones can be formed. Someone should be assigned to periodically view the job and determine that the standard is being followed. The Training Matrix is a good tool to use to keep track of this. If a person has performed the job according to standard several times over the period of a month or two\, you can be fairly certain that the person will continue to perform it that way. One must not make the assumption that because someone has been properly trained in a job s/he will perform it according to the standard. If standards are important enough to spend time and money on training\, they are important enough to follow up with an audit. \n\n\n\n\n\nContent\n\nThe TWI Programs as a Problem Solving Tool\nHow to create a JBSa) A procedure to create a draft\n\n\n\nWhat is an Important Step?\nWhat is a Key Point?\nWhat is the difference?\n\nb) A process to support standard work \n3. Coaching writing JBS’s \na) Each Participant will bring in a written JBS that we will critique as a group \n4. How to Implement and Sustain a TWI Program
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/twi-donald-dinero-2-days/
LOCATION:Meath
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