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SUMMARY:Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018 – 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Irish launch event for the final Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018 – 2020 will take place in University College Dublin on the 18th October 2017. \nWith a budget in the region of €30 billion\, it is the largest funding opportunity in the programme to date. \nThere will be a keynote address from a European Commission speaker\, a panel discussion on optimizing Ireland’s participation\, a networking lunch and a set of parallel sessions. \nThese sessions will be run by the National Contact Points\, introducing the new work programmes with an emphasis on the novelty factors. \nThe Societal Challenge 5 Annual Information Day will take place that afternoon from 1pm to 4pm with the following draft Agenda:\n• General Overview of SC5 WP2018-2020\n• Case Studies – Successful coordinators\n• Side Initiatives\n• Support provided\nWe hope you can join us and look forward to meeting you there. \nPlease note there is NO PARKING at the venue\, but there are a number of Public Transport connections to UCD. \n 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/horizon-2020-work-programme-2018-2020/
LOCATION:O’Reilly Hall\, UCD\, Belfield\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171018T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171018T200000
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SUMMARY:LEAN Practitioner Seminar Series 2017-2018 - Encouraging Employee Creativity
DESCRIPTION:WIT Lean Practitioner Seminar Series 2017-2018 by WIT Lean Enterprise Excellence Group & South East Lean Network \nEncouraging Employee Creativity  – Joe Fitzgerald\, Owner\, Microfix\, Idea Factory\, niggle.ie . \nAbout the speaker\nJoe is founder and partner at Idea Factory\, an innovation consultancy that helps its clients to improve\, re-kindle\, or kick-start their creative processes with particular focus on idea generation and idea management. \nJoe is also the owner of MicroFix\, an IT services company. His latest company Niggle.ie launched earlier this year. Joe is a graduate of the Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at WIT; and a regular speaker at WIT Lean Enterprise Excellence Group events. \nAbout the topic – Encouraging Employee Creativity\nIn this part-theory and part-practical session Joe will talk about a number of ways to increase the number and quality of employee ideas\, and propose an easy to implement idea management and implementation system. \nLean Practitioners Sharing Knowledge\nThe WIT Lean Enterprise Excellence Group & South East Lean Network present the WIT Lean Practitioner Seminar Series\, free monthly events which bring together practitioners in continuous improvement and lean enterprise\, operational\, and process excellence to share knowledge\, experience\, expertise\, and good practices. \nThe Series is brought to you in association with Waterford Chamber Skillnet. \nThis Seminar is a free and open event\, however places are limited and it is strictly a ticket-only event via eventbrite. \nFor further information on WIT Lean & Operational Excellence programmes\, activites\, and events please visit: \n· www.witleanforum.com\n· www.wit.ie/lean
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-practitioner-seminar-series-2017-2018-2/
LOCATION:WIT Arena\, West Campus\, Carriganore\, Waterford\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171021
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
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SUMMARY:ISACA Ireland Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:ISACA Ireland Chapter Conference 2017 is designed to provide information systems professionals with a pragmatic approach to industry relevant concepts\, tools and best practices. The theme for this one-day conference is “Built on Basics\, Running on Trust – Practical Assurance in a Connected World”. The conference will have streams running simultaneously throughout the day with sessions addressing Information Security\, Audit\, Control\, Data Privacy\, Governance\, Risk & Compliance. \nThe sessions will offer real-world cases\, examples of actual tools and working papers used\, including mapping to ISACA frameworks\, successes and failures\, and insight on emerging issues. Interactive audience participation by including small group discussions\, exercises and other activities to promote dialogue will be encouraged by participants. Sessions will provide additional resources such as documents related to the topic\, bibliographies\, whitepapers\, relevant articles\, tools\, guides\, sample audit programs and other information that extends the learning beyond the session and adds value for attendees. \nKey Note Speakers for 2017:\n•Dr Dennis Jennings \n•Mr. Malcolm Harkins: Chief Security and Trust Officer at Cylance Inc. and former VP & Chief Security & Privacy Officer\, Intel Corporation
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/isaca-ireland-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Croke Park\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171026
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
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SUMMARY:Agile-Lean: Product Owner Training
DESCRIPTION:This course provides a comprehensive overview of the concepts underlying agile\, the Scrum framework itself and the core responsibilities of the Product Owner: Agile Requirements Management and Planning. The training includes classroom type presentation\, interactive exercises and simulations\, sample exam questions and in-depth discussions with experienced Scrum practitioners/trainers. Covering all material required for PSPO™ and much more\, this course will give you the knowledge needed to pass the online exam and work as an effective Scrum Product Owner. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nProspective Product Owners\nProduct Owners looking to gain PSPO Certification\nProject Managers and Team Leads looking to learn more about Agile planning techniques
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/agile-lean-product-owner-training/
LOCATION:Ammeon Learning Centre\, 25-26 D'Olier Street \, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171025T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20170809T124411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T124553Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practive Visit Abbott Diagnostics Longford
DESCRIPTION:Abbott Longford \nMember cost €100 per person (to be donated to local charity) \nNon- member cost will be €100 towards the charity of choice for the hosting company and €145 administration costs to ICBE. *(To discuss membership of ICBE and review the list of benefits to your company please contact the centre and we will be happy to discuss the value proposition to your company \nMaximum number: 20 / 2 places per company \nAGENDA: \nStart Time: 10.00am \n10.00am to 11.00 am Site Presentation \n11.00am to 12.30pm Site Tour \n12.30pm to 1.00pm Q&A \nFinish Time: 1.00pm
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/best-practive-visit-abbott-diagnostics-longford/
LOCATION:Abbott Longford\, Longford\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171027
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
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SUMMARY:ICBE 10:10 Knowledge Sharing Event
DESCRIPTION:Stay Competitive: 50 Takeaways\nPast & Future\nfrom Irish Business Leaders\nand\nKen Kreafle\, Cheryl Jones\, Glenn Uminger ex Toyota Motor Executives \nRegistration: 8.30 / Start Time: 9am – Finish Time: 5pm\nCost: Members: €175 – Non- Members: €250\nTo book your place/s\, contact kate@icbe.ie or 061-423622\nBusiness Leaders sharing 10 years of their Enterprise Excellence experiences since 2007 \n Business Leaders giving their views and insights about what Ireland should do\nfor the next 10 years to sustain competitiveness and world-class results \nBusinesses include Allergan\, Boston Scientific Cork\, IBM\, Panelto Foods\, Vistakon…\nmore details to follow \nIreland has received the highest number of Shingo accreditations per capita worldwide – find out why and how
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/icbe-1010-knowledge-sharing-event/
LOCATION:Dromoland Castle\, Newmarket-on-Fergus\, Co.Clare\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171026T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171026T170000
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SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Ennis 26th October 2017
DESCRIPTION:Go-2-Tender is an InterTradeIreland programme which has been developed to give SMEs the confidence\, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction and on a cross-border basis.\nThe programme is geared towards SMEs who are new to tendering or who want to improve their basic tendering skills.  The course consists of a two day workshop and a half day of mentoring.  This mentoring may be extended by up to 2 additional days and all mentoring is delivered by an experienced consultant to assist with tender development.\nThe workshops will take place on 12th and 26th January 2017.  Venue details to follow shortly\nDay One\n•    How to source above and below threshold contract opportunities\n•    The bid/no bid decision\n•    How the Public Sector buys (North and South)\n•    How to assess opportunities using live examples\n•    Electronic tender platforms (e.g. eTendersNI & eTenders.ie)\n•    Success strategies for SMEs\nDay Two\n•    How to become more competitive\n•    Improving your document writing skills\n•    Checklist of tender content and how it should be presented\n•    Debriefing following tender competitions\n•    Action planning for successful tendering\nRegistration\nRegistration begins at 9.00 and the programme wraps up at 17.00 on both days.\nTo register for the event\, download the Go-2-Tender Workshop Application Form (220 KB).  Once completed\, email the form to laurar@envision-ni.co.uk\nCost\nGo-2-Tender provides excellent value for money and includes training\, materials\, catering and mentoring.\nThe cost is £85 or €100 per person.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/go-2-tender-workshops-ennis-26th-october-2017/
LOCATION:Ennis\, Ireland
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171101T170000
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SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Newbridge 1st November 2017
DESCRIPTION:Go-2-Tender is an InterTradeIreland programme which has been developed to give SMEs the confidence\, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction and on a cross-border basis. \nThe programme is geared towards SMEs who are new to tendering or who want to improve their basic tendering skills.  The course consists of a two day workshop and a half day of mentoring.  This mentoring may be extended by up to 2 additional days and all mentoring is delivered by an experienced consultant to assist with tender development. \nThe workshops will take place on 1st and 15th November 2017.  Venue details to follow shortly. \nDay One\n•How to source above and below threshold contract opportunities\n•The bid/no bid decision\n•How the Public Sector buys (North and South)\n•How to assess opportunities using live examples\n•Electronic tender platforms (e.g. eTendersNI & eTenders.ie)\n•Success strategies for SMEs \nDay Two\n•How to become more competitive\n•Improving your document writing skills\n•Checklist of tender content and how it should be presented\n•Debriefing following tender competitions\n•Action planning for successful tendering \nRegistration \nRegistration begins at 9.00 and the programme wraps up at 17.00 on both days. \nTo register for the event\, download the Go-2-Tender Workshop Application Form (220 KB).  Once completed\, email the form to laurar@envision-ni.co.uk \nCost \nGo-2-Tender provides excellent value for money and includes training\, materials\, catering and mentoring. \nThe cost is £85 or €100 per person.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/go-2-tender-workshops-newbridge-1st-2017/
LOCATION:Newbridge\, Co.Kildare\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171109
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20171013T052914Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-West Lean Network Conference: Continuous Improvement Through People
DESCRIPTION:Lean in Business centres on eliminating non-value-adding operations\, equipment\, and resources. The success appending to introducing Lean into a business is dependent on what an organisation puts into it in terms of commitment and planning. The evidential benefits of Lean are manifold\, most notably: improved quality; improved visual management; increased efficiency; and an easier to manage company. It does involve change and its adaptation can be challenging\, but rewarding. \nSince its formation in November 2016\, the Mid-West Lean Network has delivered a series of workshops focused on specific aspects of Lean. This inaugural Conference will look at Lean from the ‘People’ perspective. Expert panellists will share their experiential knowledge of preparing and embedding a Lean culture into an organisaton\, whilst a panel of CEOs\, in whose organisations Lean is a way of life\, will sum up what Lean means to their bottom lines and how the benefits are viewed in the board room. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Programme\nConference Moderator: Claude Costelloe\, Operations Manager\, Zimmer Biomet    \n07:30am:             Registration & light refreshments \n8:00 am:              Welcome & Introduction: \n                             Neil Enright\, Chair\, Mid-West Lean Network &  \n                             Dr. Ann Ledwith\, Dean of Graduate & Professional Studies UL \nSession 1 – Building a Lean Culture  \n08:15am:              Building a Lean Culture in an Organisation \n                              Noel Hennessey\, Director\, Practical Lean Solutions \n08:45am              Continuous Improvement in a Medical Device start-up \nDave Keane\, Operations Manager\, Zimmer Biomet\, Galway \n09:15am              Utilising Culture to Accelerate Operational Excellence \n                             Colm Sheils\, Director of Manufacturing Engineering\, Boston Scientific \n09:45am              Cultivating an organisational culture \n                             Dr Anca Misescu\, Lecturer in Psychology\, University of Limerick \n09:15am               Q&A with presenters \n10:30am               Tea/Coffee and Networking \n  \nSession 2 – Our Lean Journeys  \n11:00am              Takumi Precision Engineering – Gerry Reynolds\, Managing Director \n11:30am              Cook Medical – Pat Burke\, Director of Operations \n12:00pm             Atlantic Aviation Group – Shane O’Neill\, CEO \n12:30pm             AbbVie – Sandra McDonnell\, Operational Excellence Program Manager \n13.00pm             Q&A with Panel \n13:30pm             LUNCH \n14.30pm            Motivational Speaker – Jim Gavin\, Assistant Director in the Irish Aviation Authority                                 (Dublin Football Manager) \nSession 3 – The Transformational Power of Lean in an Organisation \n15:00pm            Panel Discussion \n\n Mick Guinee\, Managing Director\, Ei Electronics                            \n David Hanly\, General Manager-IEPRO\, Element Six Group\n Nicole Mortimer\, Head of Business Product\, Marketing & Operations\, Three\n Additional panel speakers to be confirmed…\n\n\n16:00pm               Closing Remarks \nFees: €60 including refreshments and lunch. Please book online to secure your place. 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/mid-west-lean-network-conference-continuous-improvement-people/
LOCATION:University of Limerick.\, Limerick
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171108T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171108T133000
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SUMMARY:Taking Care of Business 2017
DESCRIPTION:30 State bodies and services ready to give expert help \nTánaiste and Minister for Business\, Enterprise and Innovation\, Frances Fitzgerald TD\, together with Minister of State for Trade\, Employment\, Business\, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection Pat Breen TD\, have launched an important event for existing and potential entrepreneurs called ‘Taking Care of Business’. \nThis free event will take place on Wednesday\, 8 November in the Printworks Conference Centre in Dublin Castle. \nThe event is specifically targeted at people thinking of starting a business as well as small business owners and managers to help them: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBetter understand the main regulations that affect them so that they can focus on the main task of running their business;\nMeet experts from a broad range of public bodies in an informal setting; and\nFind out about advice and supports that are available from the public sector.\n\nTCOB Opening Time\nThe half-day event will open at 8.30am. There will be two separate strands running at the same time\, with presentations from State bodies in one area and information stands manned by staff from these bodies in a separate area. The concise presentations will focus on key regulatory requirements and assistance available to help entrepreneurs develop their businesses. Experts will be available at the information stands to speak directly to attendees and answer questions. The first presentation will be at 9am. \n30 State bodies\, agencies and units in one location\nThis free initiative of the Department of Business\, Enterprise and Innovation will bring together up to 30 State bodies\, agencies and units in one location; the event will be an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs\, business owners and managers to learn about the broad range of advice and support that is available. This will also give attendees the chance to communicate with public bodies about their business concerns.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/taking-care-business-2017/
LOCATION:Printworks Conference Centre\, Dublin Castle\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171108T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171108T170000
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SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Dungannon 8th November 2017
DESCRIPTION:Go-2-Tender is an InterTradeIreland programme which has been developed to give SMEs the confidence\, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction and on a cross-border basis. \nThe programme is geared towards SMEs who are new to tendering or who want to improve their basic tendering skills.  The course consists of a two day workshop and a half day of mentoring.  This mentoring may be extended by up to 2 additional days and all mentoring is delivered by an experienced consultant to assist with tender development. \nThe workshops will take place on 8th and 22nd November 2017.\nFind out more course details below: \nDay One\n•How to source above and below threshold contract opportunities\n•The bid/no bid decision\n•How the Public Sector buys (North and South)\n•How to assess opportunities using live examples\n•Electronic tender platforms (e.g. eTendersNI & eTenders.ie)\n•Success strategies for SMEs \nDay Two\n•How to become more competitive\n•Improving your document writing skills\n•Checklist of tender content and how it should be presented\n•Debriefing following tender competitions\n•Action planning for successful tendering \nRegistration\nRegistration begins at 9.00 and the programme wraps up at 17.00 on both days. \nTo register for the event\, download the Go-2-Tender Workshop Application Form (220 KB).  Once completed\, email the form to laurar@envision-ni.co.uk \nCost\nGo-2-Tender provides excellent value for money and includes training\, materials\, catering and mentoring. \nThe cost is £85 or €100 per person.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/go-2-tender-workshops-dungannon-8th-and-22nd-november-2017/
LOCATION:Dungannon\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171110
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SUMMARY:GREENFest 2017 - Resource Efficiency for the Hospitality Sector - "The Smart Move"
DESCRIPTION:Resource Efficiency for the Hospitality Sector – The Smart Move” in association with: Fáilte Ireland and Repak. \nGREENFest 2017 – Theme \nResource Efficiency – “The Smart Move”  \nWhy are so many other sectors engaged in Resource Efficiency and Sustainability \nWhy is the Hospitality Sector almost unique in its poor leadership and performance when it comes to Climate Change and the Actions it should be taking and promoting to the sector \nWhy are so many managers ignoring the Hundreds of Millions of Euro that can be saved annually by implementing some practical steps and initiatives. \nThese are some of the topics we plan to discuss and present on at GREENFest2017 \nCome along and find out how you can position your business as a sustainable business and make substantial savings at the same time \nSustainability does not need to cost! \nResource Efficiency – Lean Management – is a business process being implemented across the world that focuses on the most efficient use and application of resources by a company. \nIt’s not rocket science – use less resources – Energy\, water\, produce less waste – and costs will decline – every € saved is an extra € in profit. \nIrish Hospitality businesses are leaving hundreds of millions of Euro on the “shop” floor – whilst demanding more favourable tax breaks and more central government support for the sector. \nGHP.ie contends that Going Green is a sound business decision based on good business management principles which focus on the Triple Bottom Line or 3 P’s – People\, Planet\, Profit – A Responsible business is a business that pays attention to all three – and reaps the reward from these combined actions. \nOur GREENFest is designed to bring together hospitality managers with experts in the field – energy\, water and waste – to identify solutions that can be implemented which will lead to savings. \nAttendees:  The conference is aimed at executives\, owners\, managers and advisors across the Public and Private sector that are engaged\, or have an interest in\, the Hospitality\, Travel & Tourism sector. \nWhat the Conference will cover \n– GreenHospitality.ie – choosing the support structure to assist your business in adopting and implementing sustainability \n– Compliance – Packaging Waste\, Emissions \n– Future Challenges – NZEB 2020 – Near Zero Energy Buildings – what does it mean – what impact will it have on hotel development \n– Energy Management – Can we see beyond Free Lights – reduce consumption\, maximise grant aid \n– Food Waste – How can the hospitality catering sector justify throwing away €350\,000\,000 worth of food? \n– Lessons from Winners – practical and successful \nExhibitor Area \nWe will also have a number of supplier partners showcasing their products and services on the day
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/greenfest-2017-resource-efficiency-hospitality-sector-smart-move/
LOCATION:Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport\, Old Airport Road \, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171110T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T075340Z
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SUMMARY:PAI’s Annual Procurement Conference: Technology-driven Public Procurement
DESCRIPTION:Improved governance\, the simplification of procedures and the greater use of electronic tools in public procurement seem likely to figure large in future developments in procurement in Ireland. \nTransparent\, fair and competitive public procurement across the EU’s Single Market is meant to generate business opportunities\, drive economic growth and create jobs. By rethinking the approach to purchasing\, professionalising public buyers\, cutting red-tape\, and capitalising on the benefits of the digital revolution and artificial intelligence\, public administrations can be made more efficient\, more effective\, and more citizen and business-friendly. \nIncreasing the use of e-procurement can generate significant savings. These savings should maximise the efficiency of public spending. E-procurement can also provide a new source of economic growth and jobs\, including by facilitating access to public procurement contracts by small and medium-sized enterprises. \nThe public sector is being encouraged to use procurement strategically to drive key policies such as those aimed at creating a more innovative\, greener\, and more socially-inclusive economy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey topics to be addressed\nConsolidation phase for EU Directives? \nE-Procurement\, unlocking the potential \nDigital transformation \nPEPPOL\, what is it? \nFostering greater competition in procurement \nImplications for purchasing officials \nDynamic purchasing system in practice\, case study \nCan SMEs benefit from e-invoicing? \nBrexit\, how will it impact on cross-border competition? \n  \nDownload Conference Brochure and Agenda   [pdf 2.36MB]
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/pais-annual-procurement-conference-technology-driven-public-procurement/
LOCATION:Croke Park\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171113T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20171109T130620Z
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SUMMARY:MSP® - Managing Successful Programmes (Foundation & Practitioner)
DESCRIPTION:Programme Management is the discipline of managing a series of related projects\, known collectively as a programme. \nThe successful management of a programme requires a specific set of leadership and management skills that go beyond the discipline of project management. \nThe internationally recognised Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) course focuses on the key skills and knowledge required by programme managers to effectively deliver a successful programme. \nParticular attention is paid to the challenges that are often encountered by programme managers. \nMSP® is used as the best practise methodology for managing programmes by the Office of Government Commerce (UK) and the United Nations. \nTrigraph\, in partnership with APM group-accredited Insights\, bring you this excellent course to allow successful participants become fully accredited with this international qualification. \nDownload Course Time Table \nDownload Course Programme and Description \n 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/msp-managing-successful-programmes-foundation-practitioner/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171118
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20170704T053509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170704T053823Z
UID:12637-1510617600-1510963199@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 2 Infoweek including high-level policy events
DESCRIPTION:The Research Executive Agency (REA)\, the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) and the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) of the European Commission are co-organising an Info Week on Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 2  (SC2) ‘Food security\, sustainable agriculture and forestry\, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy’. \nThe usual SC2 Info Day on the new SC2 Work Programme for 2018-2020 and a related brokerage day will be complemented by two high level dissemination and policy events and a bioeconomy village highlighting SC2 projects and initiatives. \nThe event will take place in Brussels on 14-17 November 2017 and will be organised as follows: \nH2020 SC2 Info day – 14 November\nThe event targets potential applicants to the calls for proposals under the H2020 SC2 ‘Food security\, sustainable agriculture and forestry\, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bioeconomy’. The Work Programme for 2018-2020 and the new funding opportunities under SC2 2018 calls for proposals will be presented in the morning\, whereas in-depth info sessions on various calls under the Work Programme will be held in the afternoon. \nH2020 SC2 Brokerage event – 15 November\nFollowing the Info Day\, a corresponding brokerage event will be organised by the EU-funded BioHorizon project. The purpose of the event is to support potential applicants in  finding potential partners for future applications under the upcoming SC2 calls for proposals. \nH2020 Bioeconomy day – 16 November\nThe Commission will present its review of the European Bioeconomy Strategy and Action Plan\, documented as a Staff Working Document\, and discuss its findings with stakeholders and policy makers. Furthermore\, the European Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel will present and discuss its Bioeconomy Manifesto\, setting out a societal agenda for bioeconomy development. These discussions will reflect both on the experiences gained over the past four years with Bioeconomy Strategy and Action Plan\, and on the possible need for new actions. \nH2020 Digitisation day – 17 November\nThe Digitisation day aims at gathering representatives of the farming and agri-food sectors\, digital technology providers\, as well as scientists and national and regional policy makers to discuss and exchange views on different EU policy initiatives on digitisation of farming and food sectors and of research and innovation activities contributing to these areas. \nH2020 Blue Growth – A parallel session will highlight achievements and projects in marine and maritime research for Blue Growth.\nBio-National Contact Points will be invited to meet ahead of the InfoWeek on 13 November 2017. \nCompulsory registration for these events will open in September. More detailed information on the programme of each day will be made available at a later stage. Links to all events will be provided on this page as soon as they become available. \n\n\n\n\nOrganiser:\n\nREA and European Commission DG RTD and AGRI
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/horizon-2020-societal-challenge-2-infoweek-including-high-level-policy-events/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171114T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20171004T111239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T111351Z
UID:14531-1510648200-1510659000@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Go Green - Save Money
DESCRIPTION:A morning interactive workshop to support Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area to implement environmental best practices and save money on their water\, waste and energy bills. \nPresenters from Business in the Commnunity Ireland\, SSE Airtricity\, The Clean Technology Centre and Dundrum Town Centre will provide: \n-Practical examples of how to be energy efficient\, conserve water and prevent waste and the associated cost savings. \n-Details on what it means to be a responsible business and the bottom line benefits. \n-Information on using a free on-line tool to learn how resource efficient your business is. \n-Facilitation to develop an environmental action plan customised for each SME attending. \n-Registration from 8:30am – event kicks off at 9am and finishes at 11:30am. \nFree parking in the Clayton Hotel for event attendees. \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 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/go-green-save-money/
LOCATION:Clayton Hotel Leopardstown\, Leopardstown\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171117
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20170925T100032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T100032Z
UID:14333-1510704000-1510876799@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Inaugural World nearly Zero Energy Building Forum
DESCRIPTION:nZEB will be mandated across the EU commencing end of 2018 so it’s high time that those involved in the built environment get up to speed on what this will entail. The forum is being held in Wexford\, Ireland\, one of the front-runner regions spearheading the transition to nZEB. The event will showcase the very best in expertise\, design\, case study buildings and innovative products. \nOver ten case study exemplary buildings will be presented\, involving commercial and well as residential projects\, both new-build and retrofit. We will also hear from top government officials on the policy and regulatory framework and get a glimpse into what the future holds in terms of smart grid and sustainable communities. We are thrilled to have speakers from Ireland\, mainland Europe and the US to share their experiences with us. \nIf you’ve not yet heard of nZEB\, or you want to explore this topic in greater detail\, you’ve come to the right place. We are certain you will leave this event inspired and ready to embrace what is a paradigm shift in how we design\, build and operate the spaces where we live and work. \nAll public-owned and occupied buildings must meet the nearly Zero Energy Building Standard from the end of 2018.\nAll other buildings must meet the standard from 2020. \nDownload Event Programme  \nDownload nZEB Guide \n 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/inaugural-world-nearly-zero-energy-building-forum/
LOCATION:Clayton Whites Hotel\, Co. Wexford\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171115T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20170515T154030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T074231Z
UID:6722-1510736400-1510765200@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Newbridge 15th November 2017
DESCRIPTION:Go-2-Tender is an InterTradeIreland programme which has been developed to give SMEs the confidence\, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction and on a cross-border basis. \nThe programme is geared towards SMEs who are new to tendering or who want to improve their basic tendering skills.  The course consists of a two day workshop and a half day of mentoring.  This mentoring may be extended by up to 2 additional days and all mentoring is delivered by an experienced consultant to assist with tender development. \nThe workshops will take place on 1st and 15th November 2017.  Venue details to follow shortly. \nDay One\n•How to source above and below threshold contract opportunities\n•The bid/no bid decision\n•How the Public Sector buys (North and South)\n•How to assess opportunities using live examples\n•Electronic tender platforms (e.g. eTendersNI & eTenders.ie)\n•Success strategies for SMEs \nDay Two\n•How to become more competitive\n•Improving your document writing skills\n•Checklist of tender content and how it should be presented\n•Debriefing following tender competitions\n•Action planning for successful tendering \nRegistration \nRegistration begins at 9.00 and the programme wraps up at 17.00 on both days. \nTo register for the event\, download the Go-2-Tender Workshop Application Form (220 KB).  Once completed\, email the form to laurar@envision-ni.co.uk \nCost \nGo-2-Tender provides excellent value for money and includes training\, materials\, catering and mentoring. \nThe cost is £85 or €100 per person.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/go-2-tender-workshops-newbridge-15th-november-2017/
LOCATION:Newbridge\, Co.Kildare\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171115T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20170809T123951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T123951Z
UID:13577-1510740000-1510750800@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Best Practice Visit to Boston Scientific Cork
DESCRIPTION:Boston Scientific Cork \nNon- member cost will be €100 towards the charity of choice for the hosting company and €145 administration costs to ICBE. *(To discuss membership of ICBE and review the list of benefits to your company please contact the centre and we will be happy to discuss the value proposition to your company). \nMaximum number: 20 / 2 places per company \nAGENDA: \nStart Time: 10.00am \n10.00am to 11.00 am Site Presentation \n11.00am to 12.30pm Site Tour \n12.30pm to 1.00pm Q&A \nFinish Time: 1.00pm
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/best-practice-visit-boston-scientific-cork-2/
LOCATION:Boston Scientific\, Cork\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171115T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20171003T123517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T124219Z
UID:14486-1510768800-1510776000@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:LEAN Practitioner Seminar Series 2017-2018 - Creating Organizational Capacity for Solving Problems
DESCRIPTION:WIT Lean Practitioner Seminar Series 2017-2018 by WIT Lean Enterprise Excellence Group & South East Lean Network \nCreating organizational capacity for solving problems with Jim Collins\, Director at Ahearne Collins & Associates; Lecturer/Tutor at UL & NUIG. \nAbout the topic – Creating Organizational Capacity for Solving Problems\nIn this session Jim will talk about engaging employees in the change process\, and building the problem solving capacity required\, among other things\, to deliver a cultural shift. He will do so using a healthcare lens to look at these issues. \nLean Practitioners Sharing Knowledge\nThe WIT Lean Enterprise Excellence Group & South East Lean Network present the WIT Lean Practitioner Seminar Series\, free monthly events which bring together practitioners in continuous improvement and lean enterprise\, operational\, and process excellence to share knowledge\, experience\, expertise\, and good practices. \nThe Series is brought to you in association with Waterford Chamber Skillnet. \nThis Seminar is a free and open event\, however places are limited and it is strictly a ticket-only event via eventbrite. For further information on WIT Lean & Operational Excellence programmes\, activites\, and events please visit: \n· www.witleanforum.com\n· www.wit.ie/lean
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-practitioner-seminar-series-2017-2018/
LOCATION:WIT Arena\, West Campus\, Carriganore\, Waterford\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171117
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20171004T070059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T070059Z
UID:14497-1510790400-1510876799@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Bioeconomy Policy Day
DESCRIPTION:The event is an appropriate moment not only to announce the outcomes of the review on the Bioeconomy strategy presented in a Staff Working Document\, but also and discuss how to move the Bioeconomy forward. \nObjectives \n\nPresent and receive feedback on the findings of the review of the Bioeconomy strategy\nRaise awareness about the importance of an inclusive\, widely shared agenda for Bioeconomy  that is responsive to societal needs and aspirations\nPresent points of interest and highlight synergies with the different Directorates Generals that have a bearing on Bioeconomy.\n\nTarget audience \n\nStakeholders\, including the members of the European Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel\nPolicy makers\, including national and regional level\nEC staff\nSC2 project participants\nMedia\n\nProgramme \nThe programme will include: \n• a plenary session highlighting the outcome of the Staff Wording Document on the revue of the Bioeconomy strategy; \n• video clips focus on innovations\, new businesses\, companies\, social projects related to Bioeconomy; \n• a presentation of the Bioeconomy Manifesto\, setting out a societal agenda for Bioeconomy development; \n• 9 parallel sessions managed by 9 General Directorates\, the co-signatories of the Bioeconomy Strategy. \nA “Bioeconomy village” with 20 booths will be showcased during the days 16 and 17 November. \nPractical information \nThis event forms part of the Horizon 2020 Societal challenge 2 InfoWeek which will take place from 14 to 17 November. \nAs for other events\, participation is free of charge but participants are asked to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. \nRegistration for all events in the Infoweek is now open here. It will close on 20 October at the latest. We may close registration earlier if the maximum number of participants is reached.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/bioeconomy-policy-day/
LOCATION:Charlemagne building\, Brussels\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171125
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20171109T132044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T132044Z
UID:15041-1511136000-1511567999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:PRINCE2® Combined Foundation & Practitioner
DESCRIPTION:The event is recommended for project managers\, team leaders\, project assurance and project support staff who are responsible for managing/supporting projects using PRINCE2®. \nThe course is suitable for all staff working on any type of project. \nPrevious experience of PRINCE2® is not necessary \nThis course will be delivered through Insights\, an APMG accredited training organisation \nThe course will enable delegates to:\n•Recognise the factors which enable successful projects\n•Describe the main PRINCE2® components\, processes & techniques\n•Describe the key PRINCE2® management products\n•Recognise PRINCE2® terminology\n•Prepare for and take the PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Exams \nDownload Course Details
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/prince2-combined-foundation-practitioner/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171122T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20170515T154405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T074206Z
UID:6727-1511341200-1511370000@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Dungannon 22nd November 2017
DESCRIPTION:Go-2-Tender is an InterTradeIreland programme which has been developed to give SMEs the confidence\, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction and on a cross-border basis. \nThe programme is geared towards SMEs who are new to tendering or who want to improve their basic tendering skills.  The course consists of a two day workshop and a half day of mentoring.  This mentoring may be extended by up to 2 additional days and all mentoring is delivered by an experienced consultant to assist with tender development. \nThe workshops will take place on 8th and 22nd November 2017.\nFind out more course details below: \nDay One\n•How to source above and below threshold contract opportunities\n•The bid/no bid decision\n•How the Public Sector buys (North and South)\n•How to assess opportunities using live examples\n•Electronic tender platforms (e.g. eTendersNI & eTenders.ie)\n•Success strategies for SMEs \nDay Two\n•How to become more competitive\n•Improving your document writing skills\n•Checklist of tender content and how it should be presented\n•Debriefing following tender competitions\n•Action planning for successful tendering \nRegistration\nRegistration begins at 9.00 and the programme wraps up at 17.00 on both days. \nTo register for the event\, download the Go-2-Tender Workshop Application Form (220 KB).  Once completed\, email the form to laurar@envision-ni.co.uk \nCost\nGo-2-Tender provides excellent value for money and includes training\, materials\, catering and mentoring. \nThe cost is £85 or €100 per person.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/go-2-tender-workshops-dungannon-22nd-november-2017/
LOCATION:Dungannon\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171122T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20170809T123644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T123729Z
UID:13574-1511344800-1511355600@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Best Practice visit to Lake Region Medical
DESCRIPTION:Lake Region Medical\, New Ross\, County Wexford \nAgenda: \n10am – 11.00 am On Site Presentation \n11.00am – 12.30pm Site Tour \n12.30-1pm – Questions & Answers \nCost: Member cost €100 per person (to be donated to local charity Anna Furling’s Rapunzel Foundation & national charity Epilepsy Ireland). \nNon- member cost will be €100 towards the charity of choice for the hosting company and €145 administration costs to ICBE. *(To discuss membership of ICBE and review the list of benefits to your company please contact the centre and we will be happy to discuss the value proposition to your company). \nMaximum number: 20 / 2 places per company
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/best-practice-visit-lake-region-medical-2/
LOCATION:Lake Region Medical\, New Ross\, Co Wexford\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171125
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20170829T074755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T075328Z
UID:14046-1511395200-1511567999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:BIM Gathering 2017
DESCRIPTION:This conference seeks to attempt to unravel the complexities of introducing Building Information Modelling (BIM) into a construction industry that is both fragmented and conservative in its use of innovative technologies. The organisers hope to attract papers that will address the difficulties and challenges that will help in creating an environment for BIM to deliver improved project outcomes.\nThe specific objectives of the conference seek to: \n\nExchange knowledge about the challenges faced and strategies adopted to support BIM in international construction regions.\nLearn how BIM can be aligned to support national programmes that are aimed at delivering greater efficiencies and serve overall societal needs.\nProvide clarity to the industry\, particularly SMEs\, of the guiding principles\, benefits and challenges that BIM can bring to their businesses.\nRaise awareness of the importance of education and training to ensure that a consistent message is delivered to both the demand and supply chain on how to best implement BIM.\nPromote the importance of adopting collaborative and co-operative procurement and contractual frameworks that work with BIM.\nHear experiences and lessons learned from case studies where BIM has been deployed.\nAlign the virtues of BIM with lean methodologies and practice.\nLearn how BIM can support the management of information needed in design and construction of sustainable buildings.\nHear about how BIM standards assist in the collaborative production of architectural\, engineering and construction information that leads to a greater consistency in the development\, organization and management of production information for the construction industry.\n\nConference Categories \nGLOBAL BIM \nGovernments across the globe are increasingly recognising the efficiencies that can be gained with the use of digital technologies in the design and construction of public built assets. Learning from international professionals who are embarking on this transformational journey will provide an opportunity to share knowledge and experiences between countries at different levels of BIM maturity. \nBIM for Government \nGovernments throughout the world are challenging industry to raise the quality of data gathered and shared in digital models though their respective BIM programmes. The challenge for all governments is to align this challenge to address competing governmental programmes\, such as\, smart cities\, delivering infrastructure\, transport\, energy efficiency\, planning\, building control\, housing\, health\, education etc… The conference organisers are particularly keen to hear from jurisdictions that require planners\, regulatory bodies\, local government\, government agencies and departments to require the use of BIM protocols and open standards on all or specific centrally funded projects. \nBIM for SMEs \nIt is apparent in many jurisdictions that the larger design and construction corporations are embracing BIM and winning work as a direct result. There is also evidence that these organisations have chosen to work routinely with BIM even in instances where BIM is not a project requirement. There is\, however\, a clear need for the SME community to embrace BIM\, as it is likely that larger corporation will require their supply chain to work with BIM in the future. The conference organisers are particularly keen to hear from SMEs that are currently embracing BIM in their daily business. \nBIM Education and Training \nAdoption of BIM across the world is increasing rapidly. There is a serious challenge to upskill and equip graduates and industry to prepare for this transition. Whilst Higher Education Institutes are responding and there is a proliferation of training courses available to upskill industry\, there is a significant gap in the knowledge that client organisations possess. There is a need for both industry and government clients to ask for BIM in a more consistent and knowledgeable way. The conference organisers would like to hear about education and training initiatives\, in particular those programmes that are designed to upskill client organisations in specifying and in use of BIM. \nProcuring with BIM  \nEfforts have been made internationally to align or adjust the contractual procurement methods in the light of the requirements for more collaborative work-practices. This requires a review of managing risk\, intellectual property\, insurance and warranty requirements for clients\, consultants and constructors. This is perhaps one of the most significant challenges in respect to working with BIM. The conference organisers would like to hear about procurement changes introduced to create a business environment where BIM can work and provide adequate contractual protection for all project stakeholders. \nBIM Case Studies \nHearing the experiences and lessons learnt from project teams continues to be the best way for industry to identify with the opportunities that BIM can bring to their businesses. The conference organisers would like to hear about small or large-scale projects or simply a corporate message on a BIM journey that seeks to provide an inspirational message for delegates. \nLean and BIM \nThere is a worldwide trend towards off-site construction and pre-fabrication\, based on manufacturing and lean construction principles. On-site construction is costly\, wasteful and poses higher health and safety risks. BIM is beginning to change the way one builds\, the way buildings look\, the way they function and the way buildings are maintained and managed. The conference organisers would like to hear about the linkage and alignment of BIM and LEAN and how these compatible methodologies are been embraced by construction and engineering businesses. \nSustainability and BIM \nAspects of Sustainable BIM include building performance\, environmental\, economical\, and social impacts\, sustainable design and Life Cycle (LC) management of buildings. Creating more sustainable design and construction solutions requires new types of information compared to that traditionally generated. This requires the support of efficient information-technological solutions. The conference organisers would like to hear how BIM should also be used sustainably to support the supply\, integration and management of information throughout the building LC. \nBIM Standards \nThe sheering volume of BIM standards available can be confusing. There are a growing number of standards from various organizations in every country where BIM is becoming popular. Standards will also differ slightly depending on the BIM software used. Without standards a BIM project can start to be derailed as information starts to become difficult to interpret and responsibilities begin to blur. The conference organisers would like to hear about international developments and innovations in the use of BIM standards both at project and corporate levels. \nDigital Technologies Supporting BIM \nBIM is the first truly global digital construction technology and will soon be deployed in every country in the world. While BIM is a ‘game changer’ to be successfully deployed it shouldbe used alongside compatible technologies and digital processes\, such as\, virtual reality\, laser scanning\, 3D printers\, cloud computing\, Enterprise Resource Planning\, knowledge management\, ecommerce etc .. The conference organisers are particularly keen to hear about current developments and further technologies that are compatible and supportive of BIM. \n_______________________________
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/bim-gathering-2017/
LOCATION:Croke Park\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171124
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20171010T054745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171010T060442Z
UID:14630-1511395200-1511481599@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Future in Food Ireland - Driven by Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability within the food and drinks 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 food stuffs can have a significant impact on the profitability of a facility. Additionally\, as food manufacturers and their clients supply chains becomes more and more entwined they find themselves under increased pressure to reduce their carbon footprint. \nFuture in Food Ireland will attract senior-level executives and decision-makers from the Irish food and drinks processing industry and create an environment in which to network\, do business and access knowledge on the latest developments\, trends\, strategies and policies relating to one of Ireland’s most important manufacturing sectors. \nFuture in Food Ireland will bring together delegates from the Irish food and drinks manufacturing sector who are responsible for the energy efficiency\, environmental policies and financial performance of their operation within Ireland. \nWho should attend:\n• Facility Managers\n• EHS Managers\n• Energy Leads\n• Operations Directors\n• Production Managers\n• Financial Controls\n• Managing Directors \nMore Information \nSpeakers List \nExhibitors List \nFor further information contact ronan@boxmedia.ie \, or call + 353 46 9773434
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/future-food-ireland-driven-sustainability/
LOCATION:Croke Park\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171124
DTSTAMP:20260503T145650
CREATED:20171109T090541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T090635Z
UID:15022-1511395200-1511481599@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:ESRI Seminar: “Water-based leisure activity: the benefits of good water quality”
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Protection Agency recently reported a deterioration of water quality at hundreds of water bodies around the country between 2013 and 2015\, though there were improvements at a similar number of other water bodies. Just 21 sites achieved the highest quality rating compared to over 500 sites in the late 1980s. Water pollution has many impacts across the economy and society\, including the potential to hinder water-based recreational activity. \nThis research investigates how water quality can impact on recreational activity. Two analyses are undertaken. First\, recreational site choice decisions are examined; identifying the extent to which water quality levels at recreational sites affect the decision of which site recreational users begin their water based activity. This part of the research is confined to boating activity. Second\, recreational trip durations are considered; identifying the extent to which water quality levels at recreational sites affects the length of the trip. \nThe premise here is that recreational users undertake trips of longer duration at sites with better water quality. Four categories of recreational users are considered in the trip duration analysis: anglers; boaters; those engaged other water sports (e.g. canoeing\, water skiing\, rowing\, etc.); and those engaged in activities for which access to water is not essential\, specifically walking and cycling. The results show that people engaged in water-based leisure activities are responsive to water quality conditions. \n 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/esri-seminar-water-based-leisure-activity-benefits-good-water-quality-2/
LOCATION:ESRI\, Whitaker Square\, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\, Dublin\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:BCS Certificate in Modelling Business Processes
DESCRIPTION:In order to deliver radical and beneficial change\, business analysts must be able to identify\, evaluate and improve business processes. \nThe use of modelling techniques facilitates a methodical and effective approach to defining change requirements. \nThis allows public and commercial sector organisations to achieve significant improvements in the efficiency of their operations and the effectiveness of their product and service delivery. \nThis course will help business analysts deal with these challenges. \nIt will equip delegates with the process modelling skills that are fundamental to the successful improvement of the business. \nAt the end of this course you will be able to:\n•Identify and model core business processes at an organisational level\n•Identify and model business processes at the process level identify the events that trigger the business processes identify the outcomes from the business processes\n•Model the actors\, tasks and process flows that comprise a business process analyse the tasks within a business process\n•Identify the business rules applied within tasks analyse the performance issues of individual tasks\n•Identify the performance measures applied within a business process analyse and improve business processes \nDownload Course Details
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/bcs-certificate-modelling-business-processes/
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SUMMARY:ESRI Seminar: “Water-based leisure activity: the benefits of good water quality”
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Protection Agency recently reported a deterioration of water quality at hundreds of water bodies around the country between 2013 and 2015\, though there were improvements at a similar number of other water bodies. Just 21 sites achieved the highest quality rating compared to over 500 sites in the late 1980s. Water pollution has many impacts across the economy and society\, including the potential to hinder water-based recreational activity. \nThis research investigates how water quality can impact on recreational activity. Two analyses are undertaken. First\, recreational site choice decisions are examined; identifying the extent to which water quality levels at recreational sites affect the decision of which site recreational users begin their water based activity. This part of the research is confined to boating activity. Second\, recreational trip durations are considered; identifying the extent to which water quality levels at recreational sites affects the length of the trip. The premise here is that recreational users undertake trips of longer duration at sites with better water quality. Four categories of recreational users are considered in the trip duration analysis: anglers; boaters; those engaged other water sports (e.g. canoeing\, water skiing\, rowing\, etc.); and those engaged in activities for which access to water is not essential\, specifically walking and cycling. The results show that people engaged in water-based leisure activities are responsive to water quality conditions. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJohn Curtis is an applied micro-economist\, with a focus on energy and environmental policy issues. He manages the Research Programme on Socio-economics of Inland Fisheries and is joint programme coordinator for the energy and environment research area. John is a member of the Royal Irish Academy’s Climate Change and Environmental Sciences committee; inter-departmental working group on economics for the Water Framework Directive; inter-departmental Water Statistics Steering Group; and the ESRI-TCD Alliance Steering Group. \nJohn joined the ESRI in 2011\, and his former posts include lead economist at the Environmental Protection Agency\, economist at the Environmental Defense Fund (New York)\, and previously as a Research Officer at the ESRI. He has a PhD in Environmental Economics from the University of Maryland\, and both a BA and MA in Economics from UCD. \nJohn’s energy research focuses primarily on micro level issues such as residential energy efficiency but has also covered topics related to renewables integration and emissions. His energy research is published in journals such as Applied Economics\, Energy Policy\, Applied Energy\, Economics of Energy and Environmental Policy\, and Sustainable Cities and Society. On environmental issues his research has addressed topics related to water quality\, fisheries\, and resource management with papers published in journals such as Applied Economic Letters\, Journal of Environmental Planning and Management\, Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism\, Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics\, Agricultural and Resource Economics Review\, and the Economic and Social Review. \nAbout the ESRI Seminar Series \nThe ESRI organises a public seminar series\, inviting researchers from both the ESRI and other institutions to present new research on a variety of public policy issues. The seminar series provides access to specialised knowledge and new research methodologies\, with the objective of promoting research excellence and facilitating productive dialogue across the policy and research fields.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/esri-seminar-water-based-leisure-activity-benefits-good-water-quality/
LOCATION:ESRI\, Whitaker Square\, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171127T080000
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SUMMARY:Management of Risk  - Combined Foundation and Practitioner Certificate
DESCRIPTION:Effective risk management can bring significant and far-reaching benefits to every company or organisation. M_o_R® is an internationally recognised methodology to assist you put in place effective frameworks for making informed decisions about risk. It is used by the Office of Government Commerce (UK) as the best practise in risk management. M_O_R® is aimed at anyone who has ever made an important decision. It is a robust yet adaptable framework that allows organisations to assess risk accurately. It is fully accredited by the APM Group Ltd and those who successfully pass the exam will receive the internationally recognised qualification. The exam is not compulsory. \nThis course will be delivered through Insights\, an APMG accredited training organisation. \nSuitable for: \n•Managers\n•Team Leaders\n•Business Owners\n•Support Staff\n•Anyone involved in making important decisions that involve a degree of risk \nThere are no pre-requisites for attending the course or taking the examinations. \nOn completion of the course delegates will have:\n•Defined the key principles underpinning the effective Management of Risk.\n•Applied the main components of the Risk Management process.\n•Recognised how to manage risks at the Strategic\, Programme\, Project and Operational level.\n•Identified a range of techniques that can be used to support the Management of Risk process.\n•Prepared for and taken the M_o_R® Foundation & Practitioner Examination. \nDownload Management of Risk (M_O_R)® Practitioner Certificate Course Details 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/management-risk-combined-foundation-practitioner-certificate/
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