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SUMMARY:IRDG Lean Product Development Programme
DESCRIPTION:IRDG’s LPD programme is delivered over 4 months\, for a group of up to 12 companies\, with 2-4 people per company attending. In addition to the content\, there’s immense value through one-to-one coaching\, peer learning with the cross-sectoral companies attending\, and in the application of the tools to an existing in-house project right throughout the programme. \nProgramme Content over 4 days over 4 months | 28th Feb\, 21st Mar\, 18th Apr\, 16th May 2018 \nConcept \nTOOLS ON HOW TO DISCOVER NEW CUSTOMER VALUE\n•Customer personas and ‘job to be done’ mapping\n•Market Differentiation competitors’ analysis\n•Value Proposition tool and outcome driven innovation need statements\n•Early stage business case tools \nDevelop \nTOOLS ON HOW TO ACCELERATE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT\n•Risk Management tool and process\n•Visual Work Flow tool and process\n•Evaluating\, selecting and prioritising projects\n•Resource and capacity planning tool and template\n•Rapid Learning Cycle process\n•Knowledge briefs\n•Introduction to 3-P Process \nDeliver \nTOOLS ON HOW TO CHANGE CURRENT PRACTICE\n•Customising your own lean Product Development Process\n•Lean Governance \nWho Should Attend \nCEOs / GM who want to understand how to discover real customer value \nResearch\, Development & Innovation Leaders and team members who want to \n– Upskill / better understand specific aspects of Lean Product Innovation\n– Lead the practical implementation of Lean Product Innovation within their businesses \nMiddle management who need to know how Lean Product Development can generate more value for their business
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/irdg-lean-product-development-programme/
LOCATION:DCU Ryan Academy\, 3013 Lake Drive\, CityWest Business Campus\, Dublin
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180301
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T080512Z
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SUMMARY:Training in Biological Wastewater Treatment - The Activated Sludge Process
DESCRIPTION:The requirement for training and staff updating in the understanding\, management and operation of biological wastewater systems is ongoing and applies to industry and local authorities alike. Industrial wastewater discharges have long been subject to licensing under the Water Pollution Acts (1977 – 1990) and Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) legislation (arising from Directive 96/61/EC and the Environmental Protection Agency Act\, 1992). More recently\, the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations\, 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007) have introduced an authorisation system for all local authority wastewater discharges\, the EPA being designated as the relevant competent authority. \nObjectives \nThis course will introduce participants to the skills required for efficient design\, operation and troubleshooting of the activated sludge process – the most widely applied technology for biological wastewater treatment. A knowledge of the basics of aerobic biological treatment processes is assumed.\nThe principal course objectives are to provide \n\nan insight into the more complex aspects of the activated sludge process\nan understanding of more recent developments\, including membrane technologies\, granular activated sludge and the removal of nutrients\n\nWho Should Attend \nThose who already have an understanding of the basics of biological wastewater treatment but wish to have a more in-depth knowledge of the design\, operation and performance capabilities of the activated sludge process. \nProgramme \n09.00 REGISTRATION AND TEA/COFFEE\n09.30 BIOLOGICAL NITRIFICATION AND DENITRIFICATION\n11.00 COFFEE/DISCUSSION\n11.30 PROCESS DESIGN AND VARIATIONS (SBR\, MEMBRANES\, P REMOVAL AND GRANULAR SLUDGE PROCESSES)\n13.00 LUNCH\n14.00 TROUBLESHOOTING AND PROBLEM- SOLVING METHODOLOGIES\n15.00 COFFEE\n15.15 MICROBIOLOGICAL ASPECTS AND MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION\n16.15 DISCUSSION AND CLOSE \nFees: €395 per course\, including documentation\, lunch and refreshments. For those wishing to attend both courses\, a reduced combined fee of €595 will apply. VAT is not chargeable. \nCourse Tutors:\nJohn Kilgallon (JKENVIRONMENT LTD.): Chemical Engineer with many years experience in the Environment Unit of IIRS\, Eolas\, Forbairt and Enterprise Ireland. Left Enterprise Ireland in December 2006 and established JKENVIRONMENT LTD. Specialises in Wastewater Treatment\, Waste Minimisation\, Eco-efficiency and Training\, together with a range of environmental activities.\nContact Details: Phone: 087 2832385 e-mail: jkenvironment@eircom.net \nJoe McNamee (Enterprise Environmental): Environmental analyst and consultant in the area of waste water treatment (operation and troubleshooting). Many years experience with Dublin County Council\, IIRS\, Eolas\, Forbairt and Enterprise Ireland. Left Enterprise Ireland in March 2007 and established Enterprise Environmental. Provides a range of Specialist Environmental Monitoring Services\, Consultancy and Training. \nContact Details: Phone: 087 6488690 e-mail: joemcnamee1@gmail.com\nWeb: www.enterpriseenvironmental.com \nSee Aerobic Biological Treatment Processes 27 February 2018 \nTraining in Biological Wastewater Treatment 2018
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/training-biological-wastewater-treatment-activated-sludge-process/
LOCATION:Croke Park\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180228
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20171009T074951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T080231Z
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SUMMARY:Training in Biological Wastewater Treatment - Aerobic Biological Treatment Processes
DESCRIPTION:The requirement for training and staff updating in the understanding\, management and operation of biological wastewater systems is ongoing and applies to industry and local authorities alike. Industrial wastewater discharges have long been subject to licensing under the Water Pollution Acts (1977 – 1990) and Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) legislation (arising from Directive 96/61/EC and the Environmental Protection Agency Act\, 1992). More recently\, the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations\, 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007) have introduced an authorisation system for all local authority wastewater discharges\, the EPA being designated as the relevant competent authority. \nObjectives \nThe course will provide a basic understanding of the principles and practice of the various aerobic biological wastewater treatment processes. Some previous knowledge is desirable but not essential as this is a basic introductory course.\nThe principal course objectives are to provide \n\nan understanding of the practical design\, operation and monitoring of biological wastewater treatment systems\nan appreciation of the capability of particular systems to achieve compliance with existing and likely future legislation and licensing\n\nWho Should Attend \nThose involved in plant operation and maintenance\, laboratory analysis of wastewater parameters and in the general management\, supervision and control of biological wastewater treatment plants. \nProgramme \n09.00 REGISTRATION AND TEA/COFFEE\n09.30 PRELIMINARY TREATMENT AND DEFINITION OF TERMS\n11.00 COFFEE/DISCUSSION\n11.30 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AEROBIC BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES\n13.00 LUNCH\n14.00 TREATMENT PLANT DESIGN WITH WORKED EXAMPLE\n15.00 COFFEE\n15.15 PLANT MONITORING AND CONTROL STRATEGIES\n16.15 DISCUSSION AND CLOSE \n€395 per course\, including documentation\, lunch and refreshments. For those wishing to attend both courses\, a reduced combined fee of €595 will apply. VAT is not chargeable. \nCourse Tutors:\nJohn Kilgallon (JKENVIRONMENT LTD.): Chemical Engineer with many years experience in the Environment Unit of IIRS\, Eolas\, Forbairt and Enterprise Ireland. Left Enterprise Ireland in December 2006 and established JKENVIRONMENT LTD. Specialises in Wastewater Treatment\, Waste Minimisation\, Eco-efficiency and Training\, together with a range of environmental activities.\nContact Details: Phone: 087 2832385 e-mail: jkenvironment@eircom.net \nJoe McNamee (Enterprise Environmental): Environmental analyst and consultant in the area of waste water treatment (operation and troubleshooting). Many years experience with Dublin County Council\, IIRS\, Eolas\, Forbairt and Enterprise Ireland. Left Enterprise Ireland in March 2007 and established Enterprise Environmental. Provides a range of Specialist Environmental Monitoring Services\, Consultancy and Training. \nContact Details: Phone: 087 6488690 e-mail: joemcnamee1@gmail.com\nWeb: www.enterpriseenvironmental.com \nTraining in Biological Wastewater Treatment 2018 \nSee – The Activated Sludge Process – 28 February 2018 \n 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/training-biological-wastewater-treatment-aerobic-biological-treatment-processes/
LOCATION:Croke Park\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180227
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20180123T095244Z
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SUMMARY:Management Works LEAN Business Programme
DESCRIPTION:Wexford: Management Works LEAN Business Programme is a green belt level training programme which uses a proven combination of training and onsite project mentoring to help participants understand lean principles\, implement lean tools and deliver improvements for sustainable cost savings. The programme is heavily subsidised by Skillnets and delivered by leading lean consultants\, LBSPartners. \nGreen Belt Training takes place at an offsite location. To embed the training further\, participants complete improvement projects in their workplace with 4 days (or 8\, half days) of onsite project support from one of LBSPartners’ Lean Mentors included in the programme cost. Projects ensure tools and skills are embedded and provide significant ROI for participating companies. \nWexford \nDay 1 February 26th\, Day 2 February 27th\, Day 3 March 20th\, Day 4 April 10th\, Day 5 May 1st\, Graduation June 1st \nLean Business Objectives \nAdopting lean tools and techniques is a business improvement approach being embraced by companies across all industries in Ireland and around the world. WHY?Because it delivers serious competitive advantage to companies who participate. Previous participants are now achieving measureable improvements across a wide range of business outcomes\, including: improved cash flow\, productivity\, waste reduction\, lead times\, employee engagement\, quality and customer service \nBy participating in this programme\, you and your team will: \n\nDevelop a clear understanding and practical knowledge of the tools and practices underpinning lean.\nIdentify and deliver a project or suite of projects to provide meaningful and measureable improvements for your business.\nGain the knowledge\, skills and confidence to apply lean principles\, tools and techniques to other projects within your business.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend \nAll companies where efficiency is a critical factor in success. Participants can include admin staff\, operators\, supervisors and/or managers. We can support you to select a team of up to 3 participants. Each participant will deliver an improvement project in their area of the business. \nWhat will I learn? \n•Key concepts of Lean Thinking: Value\, Value Stream\, Flow\, Pull\, and Perfection\n•Practical understanding of how to identify and expose the opportunities presented by the ubiquity of waste in the organisation\n•Practical and powerful Lean tools & techniques\, such as Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen\n•Lean Six Sigma concepts\, such as variation and process capability\n•Problem solving and process improvement techniques (DMAIC) associated with the Lean Six Sigma framework\n•The concept of Visual Management and the application of it components 6S\, short interval controls and tiered management systems. \nContact us to secure your place on the next Management Works Lean Business Programme.\nPlaces are limited to four companies per programme. \nVincent Leonard\, LBSPartners\nvincentleonard@lbspartners.ie\n085-8374782 \nLBS Lean Green Belt Training \nBrian Colleran\, Skillnets\nbrian@managementworks.ie\n087-2928900 \nManagement Works Lean Business
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/management-works-lean-business-programme-2-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180223
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20180206T091625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T091625Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-West Lean Network: Workshop 1 How to Start the Lean Journey
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. \nWe have learnt in the past year that many companies\, particularly SMEs and the smaller micro enterprises\, have not yet started on their Lean journeys\, either through lack of resources or lack of expertise. \nThis workshop\, the first in our 2018 series\, will start at the very beginning: \n1. Explain what Lean is all about…in any area of a company;\n2. Give case examples (2) of how a company can embrace Lean and;\n3. Highlight the types of support available to adopt and undertake Lean. \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.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/mid-west-lean-network-workshop-1-start-lean-journey/
LOCATION:Atlantic Aviation Institute\, Shannon Industrial Estate\, Shannon\, Clare
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180222
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20170927T081704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180201T100127Z
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SUMMARY:IrBEA National Conference 2018:Delivering Operational Excellence to the Irish Bioenergy Industry
DESCRIPTION:The IrBEA National Bioenergy Conference (Bioenergy Future Ireland) is an event driven by the need for sustainability\, growth and development within the Irish Bioenergy industry. This sector of the Irish Green Bioeconomy merits a symposium which recognises leadership and operational excellence in Irish Bioenergy. \nThe theme of IrBEA’s National Conference is very much to develop continuous improvement\, sustainability and operational excellence within the Irish Bioenergy sector and to create Opportunities for Sustainable Growth. \nWith this in mind IrBEA are proud to announce our 2018 National Bioenergy Conference – Bioenergy Future Ireland which will bring together industry leaders and like-minded individuals to openly discuss the importance of operational excellence and sustainability of Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)\, RES (E)\, RED II\, Biomass\, CHP\, Biogas\, Biofuels\, Anaerobic Digestion and much more. \nBioenergy Future Ireland 2018 will attract senior-level executives and influencers from Irish industry & business\, national grid\, supply\, finance and Government to create an environment in which to network\, do business and access frontier knowledge on the latest developments\, trends\, strategies and policies relating to one of Ireland’s most important energy sectors. \nDelegates will hear engaging presentations from some of the most influential people in the Irish & International bioenergy sectors and there will be multiple engagement opportunities with speakers\, IrBEA CEO and President along with Government\, Industry and Solution Supplier representatives. \nAdditional Networking Opportunities:\nIn addition to the main Bioenergy Future Ireland 2018 symposium\, delegates will have an opportunity to take advantage of our: \n\nWorkshops: “ISO50001” and “RHI”.\nHive Meetings: Listen to the solution supplier case studies.\nHuddle Zone: Meet face to face with speakers after each session.\nExhibition Area: To request an exhibition pack please click here.\n\nView Speakers List \nIrBEA National Conference – Itinerary for the day \nSession One: Technical Case Studies\n9:00am – Ministerial Opening\n9.10am – Des O’Toole (President – IrBEA)\n9:20am – Simon Shannon – Supplier Performance Manager – Diageo\n9:40am – Dave Fitzgerald  – Head of Sustainability – Dairygold\n10.00am – Kevin Meehan – Engineering Director – GSK (Dungarvan)\n10:20am – Tim Minett – CEO – CPL Industries \nRefreshments and Q&A Session \nSession Two : Financing and Investment\n11:15am – Garrett Monaghan – Partner – DWF\n11:35am – Patrick Madigan – Head of Bord Na Mona BioEnergy\n11:55am – Ian Kilgallon – Innovation Manager – Gas Networks Ireland\nPanel Debate 12:15pm: Financing the future in Bioenergy \n\nFinbarr O’Sullivan – European Investment Bank\nMichael Doran – Director – Action Renewables\nJohn Durkan – Grp Sustainability Manager – ABP Food Group\nDonal Murphy – Ireland Strategic Investment Fund\n\nLunch & Workshop Opportunity \nSession Three: Policy in Europe & at Home\n2:00pm – Dr. Ger Devlin – CEO – IrBEA\n2.10pm – Kevin Brady – Principle Officer – DCCAE\n2:30pm – Neil Harrison – Director – REA UK (WHA)\n2:50pm – Carlo Giallombardo – Policy Advisor – AEBIOM\nPanel Debate 3:15pm: Support Scheme For Renewable Heat \n\nEamon Ryan – Green Party – Leader\nTBA\nCarlo Giallombardo – Policy Advisor – AEBIOM\nJoe O’Carroll – CCO – Gaelectric
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/irbea-national-conference-2018delivering-operational-excellence-irish-bioenergy-industry/
LOCATION:Croke Park\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180214T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20171117T120838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T120838Z
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SUMMARY:WIT Lean Practitioner Seminar Series 2017-2018 - 5th Seminar - The LEAN Maintenance Journey
DESCRIPTION:In this seminar Joe O’Sullivan discusses the identification and implementation of a Lean Maintenance program. Although the application of lean tools\, techniques and thinking has grown in popularity in organisations\, there is limited information on how best to integrate lean thinking into an existing maintenance program. Advances in artificial intelligence and robotics have created challenges for both Lean and Reliability Engineering models. This seminar will explore the benefits of amalgamating Lean and Reliability Engineering and proposes a Lean Maintenance roadmap that arguably could be adopted by any maintenance department. \nAbout the speaker \nJoe O’Sullivan served his time as a Fitter Turner with the Irish Sugar company in the 1980s. As a Maintenance Manager he has coached and mentored teams of maintenance practitioners over the past 20 years in both the electronic and pharmaceutical industries. He currently holds a Master of Business Studies in Lean Practice from Waterford Institute of Technology; a Master of Science Degree in Maintenance Engineering & Asset Management from University of Manchester; a Graduate Diploma in Management from University of Edinburgh; and a Diploma in Management from University of Limerick. He is currently secretary of the Japanese Karate Association of Ireland\, which successfully hosted the World Karate-Do Championships in August 2017. His role model both in business and in his personal life is Stephen R Covey.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/wit-lean-practitioner-seminar-series-2017-2018-5th-seminar-lean-maintenance-journey/
LOCATION:WIT Arena\, West Campus\, Carriganore\, Waterford\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180213T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20180208T085207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T085207Z
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SUMMARY:Business Model Innovation with Stuart Nelson of Jigsaw Consulting
DESCRIPTION:A business model describes the rationale of how an organization creates\, delivers\, & captures value! \nBusiness 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. The 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 \nWhy you should attend? \nToday\, everything is moving faster yet the business environment is more complex. Opportunities to grow are everywhere but are rarely obvious and innovation is key. Organisations need to understand their model and be able to pre-empt their competition. \nThis taster introduces business model thinking and the methods\, techniques and tools used to innovate business models. \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.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/business-model-innovation-stuart-nelson-jigsaw-consulting/
LOCATION:Bank of Ireland\, University Branch Montrose\, Stillorgan Road\,\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180208T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20180122T141229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T141336Z
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SUMMARY:Inaugural launch of the North-East Lean Network
DESCRIPTION:This industry-led network focuses on best practices and cutting-edge developments in lean enterprise\, operational\, and process excellence; lean thinking and practices; and continuous improvement. It will be of interest to organisations of all sizes and from all sectors that are adopting\, or seeking to adopt\, lean thinking and practices to enable and sustain competitiveness in national and global marketplaces. \nThis event will showcase some local industry champions and case studies for lean practice and continuous improvement. Speakers from Academy and thought leaders on the subject will also highlight the importance of peer to peer learning and how other Networks have proven successful. \nBusinesses of all sizes are encouraged to come along and learn about Lean Supports and how to join the North-East Lean Network. \nAgenda:\n8.30am – 9.00am Registration\n9.00am – 9.05am Opening Remarks – Aidan Brown\, Regional Development Centre\, DKIT\n9.05am – 9.30am Richard Keegan\, Manager-Competitiveness Department\, Lean Business and Benchmarking\, Enterprise Ireland\n9.30am – 10.30am Industry Case Studies\n10.30am – 11.00am Refreshment break and Networking\n11.00am – 11.30am Panel Discussion moderated by Robert Hernan\, Enterprise Ireland\n11.30am – 11.50am Benefits to a Regional Network – Darrin Tayler\, South East Lean Network and WIT\n11.50am – 12.15pm Stakeholders: Enterprise Ireland\nLocal Enterprise Office\nDundalk Institute of Technology\n12.15pm – 12.30pm Official Launch of North East Lean Network (Vice Chair\, Claire Doogan\, McAree Engineering)\n12.30pm Q&A and Wrap-Up\nFollowed by Light Lunch
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/inaugural-launch-north-east-lean-network/
LOCATION:Nuremore Hotel\, Carrickmacross\, Co. Monaghan\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180207T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20180130T150203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T150203Z
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SUMMARY:Business Working Responsibly mark Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you integrating social\, environmental\, ethical\, human rights and consumer concerns into your business operations and strategy? \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the leading companies in Ireland and achieve the Business Working Responsibly mark to gain a competitive advantage. \nThe Business Working Responsibly mark\, audited by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) and based on ISO 26000\, is the only independently audited standard for CSR and Sustainability in Ireland. It is available to all companies in Ireland and once achieved is valid for three years. \nWe would like to invite you to this free information session to hear how SSE Ireland achieved the Mark and how their business benefitted from external validation of their sustainability. 29 leading companies in Ireland now have the Mark\, will yours be next? \nThe Mark helps map your entire CSR and Sustainability activity and benchmark it against other organisations\, all verified by an external assessor.The benefits of the Mark include: \n\nImproved employee morale\nBetter tendering credentials\nEnhanced investor relations\nProfile as a leading organisation in sustainability in Ireland and internationally.\n\nThis free information session will comprise both practical advice about going for the Mark as well as detailed information on how the auditing process works. \n\n\n\n\n\nTo register your place please contact Lorraine Wall on 01- 8743823 or email events@bitc.ie.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/business-working-responsibly-mark-information-session/
LOCATION:Wynns Hotel\, 35-39 Lower Abbey Street\, Dublin
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180209
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20171207T114840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171207T123718Z
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SUMMARY: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. \nWho Should attend:\n-Prospective Product Owners\n-Product Owners looking to gain PSPO Certification\n-Project Managers and Team Leads looking to learn more about Agile-Lean planning techniques
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/product-owner-training/
LOCATION:Ammeon Learning Centre\, 25-26 D'Olier Street \, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180206T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20180125T073410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T073538Z
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SUMMARY:Exploiting Groundwater Resources in Urban Africa: Understanding Choice and Consequences by Dr Adrian Healy
DESCRIPTION:This is the David Burdon Memorial Lecture delivered as part of the IAH Technical Discussion Meetings. \nAcross much of Africa\, domestic water supplies are increasingly dependent on groundwater reserves. Whilst\, the extent to which groundwater reserves are exploited is often a political choice as well as a technological one\, the role of private actors (such as households and businesses) is increasingly coming to the fore. \nThis nascent shift towards a distributed and increasingly individualised water supply may have implications for the resilience of communities to future environmental shocks\, which are\, as yet\, under-explored. Drawing on the case of Nigeria and new interdisciplinary research\, this lecture addresses that gap\, through a specific focus on understanding the behaviour and choices of individuals and other key stakeholders. \nThe findings offer insights for the delivery of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals\, as well as broader challenges for the sustainable management of groundwater reserves. \nAdrian Healy is a Senior Research Fellow at the Water Research Institute\, Cardiff University. His research interests focus on the resilience of people and places to shocks and crises\, with a particular emphasis on the role of agency and choice in resilience outcomes. His current research themes include exploring the development of groundwater resources in urban Africa and the implications of this for the resilience of communities. He recently completed a major project funded by the UK’s Research Councils examining the burgeoning development of privately-commissioned domestic boreholes in Nigeria. He has acted as an expert advisor to the UK Government\, OECD and the European Commission and is keen to ensure the policy-relevance of research findings.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/exploiting-groundwater-resources-urban-africa-understanding-choice-consequences-dr-adrian-healy/
LOCATION:Geological Survey Ireland\, Beggars Bush\, Haddington Road\, Dublin\, D04K7X4
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180205T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20180125T142335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T142659Z
UID:16165-1517839200-1517850000@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Circular Economy Mapping Session
DESCRIPTION:This Circular Economy Club event will expand your knowledge around circular initiatives taking place in Dublin. It is also an opportunity to socialise with other circular economy professionals and brainstorm future projects. \nDuring the session\, you will work in teams to identify circular initiatives happening in Dublin\, across different sectors and types of organisations. \nAt the end of the collaborative session you will get a clear idea of the state of the circular economy in Dublin. You will also have the chance to learn about what other peers are doing worldwide\, as CEC will share the outcomes of all sessions happening globally\, online for free. After the session\, the list of stakeholders will be publicly available on CEC’s website for participants and the general public. \nWho is the event for? \n\nArchitects\, Designers\, Engineers and Makers\nEstablished companies and Start-ups in the energy sector\, agriculture\, construction\, textiles/fashion\, electronics\, renewable energies\, etc\nConsultants\, Business leaders and Strategists\nEducation professionals and Researchers\nNGOs and professional associations\nSupporters of the circular economy
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/circular-economy-mapping-session/
LOCATION:University College Dublin\, Stillorgan Road\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180201
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20171207T141458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171207T141458Z
UID:15604-1517356800-1517443199@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:New approaches and technology have been introduced in recent years that have created significant organisational and process improvements. The aim of the conference is to showcase such innovative approaches and to disseminate the cutting edge research that underpins them. \nThe conference will be of interest to senior management\, established practicing engineers and researchers together with those that are much earlier in their careers. \nDelegates have registered from leading food\, pharmaceutical\, medical\, chemical\, electronics and engineering manufacturing sectors. \nManufacturing on this island of Ireland has some of the best people\, products\, brands and innovation. We deserve nothing less than the best business environment to chart a new economic course to growth. But government needs to set the climate and conditions to allow this to happen. \nManufacturers small and large from across the country will gather to challenge political decision makers to deliver a business environment which manufacturing deserves. Delegates attending the conference will: \n– gain industry insights to help their business plan ahead\n– share good practice and learn from each other’s experience\n– connected with senior business leaders to find new business opportunities\n– meet with key technology providers in the dedicated exhibition area
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/national-manufacturing-supply-chain-conference-exhibition/
LOCATION:CityWest\, Dublin\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180201
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20171121T083951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T083951Z
UID:15305-1517356800-1517443199@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Lean productivity & Continuous Improvement Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Inaugural Lean\, Productivity and Continuous Improvement Summit is being held on Jan 31st In Citywest Exhibition Centre. \nThe purpose of the event has a singular focus — Bring together 1000+ senior management from sectors such as Manufacturing\, Food\, IT\, Retail\, Hospitality and tourism\, Utilities and energy\, banking and Finance\, Aviation\, healthcare etc that have an interest in improving their business performance\, productivity and cost performance. \nKey delegates will include: \nManaging Directors\, Operation directors\, finance directors\, Lean directors\, continuous improvement directors\, heads of productivity\, change directors\, sustainability directors\, plant managers\, supply chain directors\, manufacturing directors\, senior engineers etc. \nThe aim is to facilitate knowledge sharing\, networking and the demonstration of lean\, productivity and continuous improvement trends\, technology and innovations. \nThe speaker line up is drawn from senior management from leading Irish and multinational companies that are leading the way in making their business more efficient and productive. \nKey topics will include: \nBusiness transformation\, Waste reduction\, change management. lean sigma\, leadership and culture\, continuous improvement\, reducing downtime\, Data/ IT\, decreasing workplace footprint \,business excellence\, production optimisation\, sustainability\, yield management\, employee efficiency\, process efficiency\, quality management\, skills and training\, cost reduction\, OEE\, ERP\, competitiveness\, business intelligence\, consumption reduction\, inventory optimisation\, manufacturing intelligence and much more …. \nIf you are involved with improving the productivity\, performance and cost performance in your business\, you cannot afford to miss this event. \nAgenda
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-productivity-continuous-improvement-summit/
LOCATION:CityWest\, Dublin\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180201
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20171005T055654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T063824Z
UID:14541-1517356800-1517443199@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:National Procurement Summit
DESCRIPTION:The National Procurement Summit is being held on 31st JANUARY in the Citywest Hotel\, Dublin \nThis gathering of over 1000 procurement directors\, sourcing directors\, senior management and supply chain directors is the ultimate procurement and supply chain conference and exhibition in Ireland. \nThis is a sourcing exhibition and conference where you meet sourcing\, procurement\, purchasing and buying professionals from both government and the private sector. The exhibition will offer you easy access to procurement professionals ensuring that you can learn more about their requirements and meet their needs. \nOver 100 speakers and 100 exhibitors will inform and educate the senior purchasing\, sourcing and supply chain executives who have gathered to meet with suppliers and keep up-to-date with the latest industry innovations\, best practice and new technology solutions. \nWhy Attend \n· Educational seminars on the latest industry issues\n· Key insights from industry thought leaders\, practitioners & service providers\n· First-hand case studies on the challenges of procurement leadership\n· Hands-on demonstrations of the latest solutions in the technology showcase\n· Excellent networking opportunities with peers throughout the day\n· Meet over 100 exhibitors that can meet your procurement needs.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/national-procurement-summit/
LOCATION:CityWest\, Dublin\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180125
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20180115T094643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T094643Z
UID:15907-1516752000-1516838399@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Introduction to Project Management
DESCRIPTION:This practical\, one day course will introduce you to the essentials of good project management practice. \nSuitable for:\nThis course is suitable for anyone who is new to Project Management or for anyone who wants to learn the essentials of good project management practice. It’s a practical course and will explain the tools and techniques to give you confidence in applying best practice. \nWhat’s good about the course?\nA short\, focussed\, practical introduction to Project Management – delivered by very experienced trainers who themselves are practicing project managers.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/introduction-project-management/
LOCATION:Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge\, Merrion Road\, Dublin 4\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180117T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20171117T120304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T120304Z
UID:15232-1516212000-1516219200@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:The Business Case for LEAN Capital project Delivery
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, Paul Ebbs will facilitate a Lean simulation “Make-A-Card” that demonstrates key Lean principles flow\, pull production\, batching\, and continuous improvement. He will also deliver a short presentation on the business case for Lean Capital Project Delivery\, and will be joined by Glenn Ballard and Professor Christine Pasquire for Q&A. Between them they have over 50 years’ collective Lean Construction experience to draw upon. \nAbout the speaker \nPaul is an action-based researcher working with Professor Christine Pasquire at the Lean Project Management Research Group in Nottingham Trent University to design\, develop\, and test a Lean Project Delivery System for a UK based company in a highly regulated engineering sector. \nPaul has trade\, supervision\, and management level experience on a wide range of construction projects. More recently\, he worked with Umstot Solutions\, a US-based Lean coaching and consulting firm helping Architectural\, Engineering\, and Construction (AEC) organisations and teams deliver better project performance and results using a variety of lean construction methods\, including the Last Planner System\, Target Value Delivery\, Alignment Partnering\, Choosing By Advantages\, and Study Action Teams. \nThis Seminar is a free and open event\, however place numbers are limited and it is strictly a ticket-only event. \nThis Seminar Series is brought to you in association with Waterford Chamber Skillnet. \n 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/business-case-lean-capital-project-delivery/
LOCATION:WIT Arena\, West Campus\, Carriganore\, Waterford\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180117T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180117T093000
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20171215T073827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T074045Z
UID:15716-1516176000-1516181400@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:MasterClass - Creating a Culture of Change in 2018
DESCRIPTION:We’re coming off the back of what was a very significant downturn in the world economy in which companies faced significant challenges. Now we face a new challenge – how\, in the face of a growing economy AND economic uncertainty\, do companies grow and scale? \nPut simply\, they need to change. And they need to do that in a way that ensures they attract and retain the right people. \nSo how do you bring your people on a change journey that keeps them engaged\, involves them and ensures that you create a culture in which those people can flourish and grow\, benefiting them and your business? \nIn this 90 min masterclass over breakfast we’ll explore: \n\nThe undeniable case for a focus on your people and on strong change communications\nEmployee engagement\, what it is and why it’s important to build and maintain it\nBuilding a corporate narrative that your staff can connect to\nThe critical role of your people leaders during change\nCreating a culture of constant communication and why it’s important.\n\nThis will be a masterclass that’s heavy on hints\, tips and advice that you can take away to apply in your own business.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/masterclass-creating-culture-change-2018/
LOCATION:Omey Room\, Irish Aviation Authority\, The Times Building\, 11-12 D'Olier Street\, Dublin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180119
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20180115T091927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T091927Z
UID:15888-1516147200-1516319999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt Certificate
DESCRIPTION:This Lean Six Sigma course is primarily aimed at any member of staff and Management within an organisation who are about to embark on\, or who have recently commenced\, a Lean or Six Sigma business improvement initiative. \nIt is a useful course for bringing the company’s Management Team and their Teams to a common understanding of the capabilities\, goals and objectives of a Lean Six Sigma Programme. \nOn this two-day Lean Six Sigma course participants will learn about Six Sigma\, Lean principles and the practical application of these tools and techniques\, as well as how they can actively direct\, manage and participate in these programmes. \nSuitable for:\nThe Introduction to Lean Six Sigma course is recommended for all those in an organisation who want to get an overview of the concepts\, tools and methodologies of Lean and Six Sigma.\nThis course is suitable for senior managers\, department managers\, line managers\, internal consultants\, change agents\, project managers\, team leaders and subject matter experts in your business.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-six-sigma-yellow-belt-certificate/
LOCATION:Irish Computer Society\, 87-89 Pembroke Road\, Dublin 4\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171216
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20170704T060048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170704T060540Z
UID:12647-1513209600-1513382399@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Bioeconomy Investment Summit 2017
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 14-15 December 2017 in Helsinki\, Finland for the 2017 Bioeconomy Investment Summit. \nOver 30 speakers from across the globe will share their views on how we can bring together the economy and the environment. \nNew advances in technology mean that everything that can be made out of oil can be made from renewable\, biological resources. There are huge environmental and business opportunities for a wide range of industries: construction\, chemicals\, textiles\, energy\, plastics. \nThe bioeconomy gives us a unique opportunity for building a sustainable future. Our speakers will focus on what investment steps we need to take to make it happen. \nThe Summit discusses the potential the bioeconomy has to offer in building a sustainable future\, and how to mobilize investments to unlock that potential. Key topics include: \n\nRegulatory policy environment to transition towards a circular bioeconomy\nBioeconomy products and services value chains\, including sustainability issues\nPrivate and public financing opportunities for the bioeconomy\nIdentifications of barriers and obstacles for investments in the bioeconomy\nInternational bioeconomy markets\nEurope’s bioeconomy strategy development\n\nView Event Programme
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/bioeconomy-investment-summit-2017/
LOCATION:Finlandia Hall\, Helsinki\, Finland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171213T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20171117T121150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T121150Z
UID:15237-1513188000-1513195200@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:WIT Lean Practitioner Seminar Series 2017-2018 - 3rd Seminar  - LEAN Accounting: Management accounting in LEAN Environment
DESCRIPTION:The presenters contend that traditional management accounting approaches are not relevant in a lean environment\, and can even be damaging to the lean proposition. Research suggests that traditional management accounting approaches\, in particular standard costing\, promote anti-lean behaviour that can undermine the value creation associated with lean. This seminar introduces the concept and practice ‘Lean Accounting’ – a management accounting approach designed to support and promote the lean transformation. Drawing from research and practice\, Sean and Collette will explore the challenges and opportunities commonly encountered when introducing and embedding lean accounting. \nAbout the speakers \nSean Cooney\, Head of Finance\, Cartamundi Ireland: Sean is a CIMA qualified accountant who has 25 years’ experience in senior finance roles with leading Irish multinationals. Throughout his career\, Sean has been responsible for developing high performing management accounting systems that have been to the fore in setting business priorities and driving performance. Sean has just graduated from the Master of Business in Lean Practice programme at WIT\, for which he completed his research thesis on the role of management accounting in a lean environment. Dr Collette Kirwan was Sean’s supervisor for the thesis. \nDr Collette Kirwan\, FCA\, BBS\, PhD\, Lecturer in Accounting\, Waterford Institute of Technology: Dr. Collette Kirwan qualified as a chartered accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers where she subsequently worked as a manager in Audit Services. Collette first joined the School of Business at WIT in 2005. Over her career\, Collette has lectured at undergraduate\, postgraduate\, and executive education levels. Her main subject areas include financial reporting\, financial management\, and business research methods. In 2013 Collette was awarded her Ph.D from University College Dublin. Collette’s Ph.D examines the role of non-executive directors on boards of private family firms. During her academic career\, Collette has presented at several international and national conferences. Collette’s main research interests include corporate governance\, boards of directors\, governance of family firms\, governance of not-for-profit organisations\, financial reporting and auditing.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/wit-lean-practitioner-seminar-series-2017-2018-3rd-seminar-lean-accounting-management-accounting-lean-environment/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171213T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20170515T154654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T074029Z
UID:6730-1513155600-1513184400@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Sligo 13th December 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 6th and 13th December 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-sligo-13th-december-2017/
LOCATION:Sligo\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171207T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171207T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20170704T054915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170704T055154Z
UID:12642-1512633600-1512671400@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:BBI JU Stakeholder Forum
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Stakeholder Forum is a one-day public event dedicated to engaging directly in dialogue with BBI JU’s stakeholders. Save the date and make sure you are part of the day. The event will include plenary keynote speeches\, high-level discussions with expert panels\, thematic breakout sessions\, with plenty of networking possibilities. \nYou can also find out about our work through meeting all 65 of our ongoing projects who will be presenting their work in the permanent exhibition\, accessible throughout the event. \nThe agenda includes opening and closing keynote speeches from champions of the bio-based economy. In the plenary sessions key contributors will present their views on defining the roadmap for a bio-based Europe\, the strategic context of the BBI initiative & achievements\, lessons learned & sector development and rapporteur feedback. \nThematic breakout sessions will offer the chance to any stakeholder to contribute their views on the way forward in the following areas: \n\nThe role of the primary sector in building bio-based industries\nIndustrial innovation – defining the direction for science-based innovation\nThe value for Europe’s citizens – aligning economic & societal expectations & needs\nNew markets\, new sectors\, new products\n\nThe outputs from the event will be collected and used as stakeholder feedback to help shape BBI JU’s role in the bioeconomy for the coming years. \nRegistration will be free but obligatory. Places will be offered on a first come basis and places are limited. \nRegistration will open at the beginning of September \nDownload Event Programme
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/bbi-ju-stakeholder-forum/
LOCATION:The Square\, Brussels\, Belgium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171208
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20171109T133117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T133117Z
UID:15047-1512604800-1512691199@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Essential Negotiation Skills
DESCRIPTION:This course demonstrates how to negotiate to a position of success. \nToo often a group will meet to negotiate an arrangement and fail to come to a reasonable position – entrenched positions will stop useful negotiation and poor use of interpersonal skills leads to “stand off” positions. Aggressive behavior wins out and the result is not implemented. \nThis course prepares attendees for successful win-win negotiations. \nIt gives a structure to preparing\, planning and implementing successful negotiations within the work place. It looks at tactics\, emotional intelligence and communication skills. Our reference is the Harvard Business model of Negotiation\, which is well known and recognised as Principled in type. It is judged by three main criteria. \nAny method of negotiation may be fairly judged by three criteria: \n\nIt should produce a wise agreement if agreement is possible.\nIt should be efficient.\nIt should improve or at least not damage the relationship between the parties.\n\nOn completion of this course participants will be able to:\n•Define negotiation\, influencing and bargaining\n•Identify the attributes of a successful negotiator\n•Improve discussion and effective communication\n•Be able to use a structured approach\n•Understand the role of personality and deal with tactics\n•Negotiate for resolution and consensus\n•Achieve closure \n\nSuitable for: \nPeople whose role involves reaching agreement with others\, who need to influence\, persuade or bargain .Useful also for people managers who seek to manage performance and in doing so may need to negotiate.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/essential-negotiation-skills/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171209
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20171109T131712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T131712Z
UID:15039-1512604800-1512777599@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:ITIL® Practitioner
DESCRIPTION:ITIL® Foundation is a prerequisite to take ITIL® Practitioner as it supplements\, rather than substitutes the Foundation qualification. To that end the ITIL® Practitioner syllabus will require delegates to have passed their ITIL® Foundation exam and be familiar with the principles of ITSM and the organization-wide common language of ITIL®. These learnings will be put in context to answer the ‘how’ of successful improvement initiatives with ITIL® Practitioner\, which is the next step after Foundation\, not a substitution. \nThis course is designed to teach you how to:\n•Use the foundational ITIL concepts that are important drivers for improvement initiatives\n•Apply the ITSM Guiding Principles of a service-oriented approach to IT\n•Apply ITIL’s CSI Approach in a given organizational context\n•Use metrics and measurements to enable improvements\n•Communicate effectively as part of improvement initiatives\n•Address the people side of improvements through the application of Organizational Change Management practices\n•Provide practical guidance on how individuals can leverage Continual Service Improvement (CSI)\n•Maximize the benefits of adoption and adaption of ITIL.\n•Improve the capability of individuals throughout the business.\n•Adopt and adapt ITIL in their day-to-day roles to generate maximum business benefits.\n•Make use of technological capabilities\, such as automation\, real-time reporting and Cloud computing.\n•Increase the quality of service design and the efficiency of service delivery.\n•Leverage other frameworks and good practices and methodologies – such as Lean\, DevOps\, Agile and SIAM – to further enhance the value of ITSM. \n  \n 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/itil-practitioner/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171206T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20170515T154621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T074112Z
UID:6728-1512550800-1512579600@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Sligo 6th December 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 6th and 13th December 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-sligo-6th-and-13th-december-2017/
LOCATION:Sligo\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171205T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T163944
CREATED:20171130T131520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171130T131520Z
UID:15427-1512496800-1512500400@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Celebrating Excellence - Business Networking Evening
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Excellence – Business Networking Evening has been designed to help you promote your business and develop your own business network while hearing from international experts and sharing in a celebration of achievement of excellence of Carlow Companies in the areas of LEAN\, Management Development\, and Youth Entrepreneurship. \nOur Guest Speaker is David Meade \nDavid Meade is a trainer\, facilitator\, broadcaster\, researcher\, and international speaker. He’s worked with organisations that include Apple\, PwC\, Harvard in Boston\, the Cabinet Office in Westminster\, Bombardier\, and Bank of America\, with whom he works on improving the way they work and perform through comprehensive management\, leadership\, and operational development programmes. David is a first class honours graduate from Ulster University’s School of International Business. His work as a lecturer and award winning researcher in business and strategy with one of Irelands leading Universities has built his reputation as one of Europe’s most sought after organisational facilitators. \nDavid’s personal interests have always focused on aspects of organisational psychology\, consumer behaviour and choice\, and by combining these professional and personal passions with his dynamic and engaging presentation style\, David has become known for an innovative style that forces audiences to think critically about the challenges around them. \nOver 85% percent of his diary is spent working at the executive level on motivating and inspiring some of the largest and most diverse organisations to work more effectively. \nHe cultivates decades of cutting edge research into management\, organisations\, and leadership to build scientifically sound and evidence based development programs that create demonstrable improvements in even the largest companies. David receives continued acclaim from clients that recognise the strong business value he offers organisations. \nView Event Agenda 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/celebrating-excellence-business-networking-evening/
LOCATION:Woodford Dolmen Hotel\, Kilkenny Road\, Carlow\, R93 N207\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171209
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SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate program with Facilitation Skills
DESCRIPTION:This 2 part-program will give you the skills and confidence to use the Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve processes and drive out waste in your organisation. You’ll also learn the essential faciliation skills you’ll need to run highly successful Lean Six Sigma projects. \nThe 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. Through case-studies and exercises\, you’ll learn how to apply the Lean Six Sigma tools\, originally designed for manufacturing\, into any business\, especially service and office based industries. \nDuring the lessons and labs you’ll use Lean Six Sigma tools including Statistical Process Control software\, a Microsoft Excel tool. Working through real-life scenarios and practical breakout exercises you’ll quickly gain the confidence\, knowledge and understanding to interpret and communicat data\, graphs and charts. You will receive a Certificate of Completion – Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Theory at the end of part one. \nThe second part of this program will require you to complete a project that demonstrates that you have understood and can apply the Lean Six Sigma tools at a Green Belt level. Green Belt projects take approximately 16 hours to complete. Trigraph will provide you with mentoring support from a qualified mentor and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to help you deliver your project. Trigraph will also provide you with project templates and Lean Six Sigma tool templates. \nUpon completion of this project\, you will earn your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. \nThis program also acts as an intensive exam preparation course for the internationally recognised and respected IASSC certification. Once you complete this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program you will be qualified to take the IASSC exam (additional $295). Should you wish\, Trigraph will arrange the exam for you. \nIf you wish to achieve a HETAC level 7 accreditation\, Trigraph can support you too. Please call for further details. \nWhat is Lean Six Sigma and who is this course suitable for? \nLean Six Sigma focuses on process performance removing waste and non-value add activities striving for a six-sigma level process of 3.4 defects per million opportunities through reduction of variation and data based decision making. \nThis is achieved through a philosophy to deliver and balance customer value and business profitability by removing wasteful and non-value-added activities from all business processes and products. Variation is reduced resulting in better\, faster\, lower cost products and services. \nResults are delivered through a consistent\, powerful methodology for gaining knowledge and problem solving known as DMAIC (Define\, Measure\, Analyze\, Improve and Control)
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-six-sigma-iassc-lean-six-sigma-green-belt-certificate-program-facilitation-skills/
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SUMMARY:LEAN Construction Ireland Community - "Alignment of Client and Supply Chain to Enable the Successful Delivery of Lean Projects"
DESCRIPTION:Lean Construction Ireland (LCI)\, ARUP\, and Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) are delighted to invite you and colleagues to attend the upcoming LCI Community Event on Thursday the 30th of November 2017 at DIT Bolton Street. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a free and open event as part of the all-island Lean Construction Ireland community of learning and practice; however places are limited in number and attendance is strictly by ticket booking only. Please register. \nAgenda \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:00 – 18:00 – Registration\, Refreshments\, Networking \n18:00 – 18:05 – Opening: MC \n18:05 – 18:20 – Lean Construction Ireland Introduction & Welcome: Richard Fitzpatrick\, LCI Chairperson & Head of Project Controls on National Paediatric Hospital. \n18:20 – 18:30 – Lean Business Offer: Robert Hernan\, Enterprise Ireland. \n18:30 – 19:15 – First Keynote: “Aligning Clients and the Supply Chain” by David Umstot. \n19:15 – 20:00 – Breakout Sessions: \n Breakout 1: “Lean & BIM” by Kieran O’Neill\, DIT \n Breakout 2: “Lean Construction 101” by Ray Curley\, Jones Engineering Group \n Breakout 3: “Lean Construction Congress USA – Comparitive Report” by Dr Avril Behan & Brian Clare\, DIT \n20:05 – 20:45 – Second Keynote: “Lean Implementation Initiatives at ARUP – Inspection Programmes with Clients” by Aidan Madden. \n20:45 – 21:00 – Summary & Closing
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-construction-ireland-community-alignment-client-supply-chain-enable-successful-delivery-lean-projects/
LOCATION:DIT\, 1 Bolton Street\, Dublin\, Ireland
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