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SUMMARY:Best Practice Visit Depuy
DESCRIPTION:Lean Best Practice Visit Depuy (Ireland) Ringaskiddy Co. Cork. \nCost: Member cost €100 per person (to be donated to local charity of choice by hosting company) \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 \nTime: 10.00am to 1.00pm \n10.00 to 11.00 On site presentation \n11.00 to 12.30 Site Tour \n12.30 to 1.00 Q&A
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/best-practice-visit-depuy/
LOCATION:Depuy (Ireland)\, Ringaskiddy\, Cork\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170929
DTSTAMP:20260503T121123
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SUMMARY:Environment Ireland® Conference 2017
DESCRIPTION:Environment Ireland® is Ireland’s major environmental policy and management conference. Organised in association with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Communications\, Climate Action and Environment\, the conference is now in its 13th year. \nIreland’s environment in 2017\nAs Ireland moves towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions with the launch of the National Mitigation Plan\, it is looking likely that Ireland will fail to meet the 2020 EU emission targets. These targets are hugely important as we aim to achieve a competitive\, low carbon\, climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable economy by 2050. This year’s conference programme reflects the current changing nature of the Irish and international environment\, including a wider focus on the National Planning Framework\, implementing the Water Framework Directive and working towards achieving a circular economy. It is important not only to hear the latest developments in policy\, but also to discuss and put your questions to expert speakers during dedicated Q&A sessions. Ensure you don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from those individuals and organisations shaping the future of Ireland’s environment on their priorities for delivering a cleaner\, greener environment which supports sustainable economic growth. \nView Environment Ireland Conference 2017 Programme \nKey themes for 2017 \n\nPolicy update and round table: How will Brexit impact the environment on the island of Ireland?\nClimate change\nWater\nPlanning and community engagement\nResource efficiency and circular economy\nIreland’s environment: Health and wellbeing\n\nSpeakers include: \n\nDenis Naughten\, TD\, Minister for Communications\, Climate Action and Environment\nLaura Burke\, Director-General\, EPA\nDr Nils Meyer-Ohlendorf\, Senior Fellow\, Ecologic Institute\, Berlin\nRomain Pardo\, Policy Analyst\, European Policy Centre\nIseult Ward\, CEO\, FoodCloud\nAlexander Teytelboym\, Research Fellow\, INET\, University of Oxford\nDavid Small\, Chief Executive\, Northern Ireland Environment Agency\nAveril Power\, Chief Executive\,Asthma Society\nOisín Coghlan\, Director\, Friends of the Earth Ireland\nMatt Shortt\, Project Leader\, LAWCO (Local Authorities Water and Communities Office)\nClaire Downey\, National Network Coordinator\, Community Reuse Network Ireland\nPeter Hynes\, Chief Executive\, Mayo County Council\nViviane Gravey\, Lecturer in European Politics\, Queen’s University Belfast
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/environment-ireland-conference-2017/
LOCATION:Croke Park\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170928T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121123
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SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Dublin 28th September 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 or 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 14th and 28th September 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-dublin-28th-september-2017/
LOCATION:Dublin\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171003T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121123
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T053840Z
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SUMMARY:Enterprise Excellence – Lean in Ireland – Regional Events 2017
DESCRIPTION:To date IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland have hosted events in Galway\, Athlone and Cork for our small to medium sized client companies. The events have been regionally based and focused on the financial supports our Agencies offer to assist in creating an efficient operation and become more competitive. Speakers from both indigenous and multinational companies have shared how they are building a strong supply chain to win new contracts and how their lean journey has led to real success. \nThis is an opportunity not to be missed and will give you a chance to meet other like-minded companies and see what is going on in your region to support businesses. Look forward to meeting you at one of our events and bring plenty of business cards to share. Please circulate this mail with your teams involved in continuous improvement and operational excellence in your organisation. \nAgenda\n9.00am – Registration and Networking and Providers’ Exhibition\n9.30am – Welcome and Introduction. Lean – What it means for both indigenous and multinational companies. Impact of Lean on creating a culture of Enterprise Excellence in Ireland and the impact of that brand internationally. Supports available from State Agencies.\nBreda O’Toole\, IDA Ireland | Richard Keegan\, Enterprise Ireland\n10.00 – Brexit – Agency Response (IDA and EI) – TBC\n10.15am – Lean Case Study: C & D Foods – David Mulhall\, Head of Group\, Operations Development\,\n11.00am – Break\n11.15am – Medentech’s Lean journey & significant improvements achieved at its operation in Wexford.\nFergus Bates\, Lean Champion\,  Medentech Ltd.\, Whitemill Industrial Estate\, Co. Wexford\n12.00 – Winning new business and developing the supply chain – building enterprise capability; going from good to great; raising ambition; demonstrating the impact of Lean; and continuous Improvement on business growth.\nDavid Griffiths\, Operational Excellence Engineer\, Rottapharm Ltd. \,  Mulhuddart\, Dublin\n12.45pm – Light Lunch & Networking \nRemember your business cards!
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/enterprise-excellence-lean-in-ireland-regional-events-2017-3/
LOCATION:Glenroyal Hotel Maynooth\, Co. Kildare\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171004T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171004T170000
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SUMMARY:ISO 20400:2017 Sustainable Procurement
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with NSAI\, the Lean Skillnet are offering a one-day workshop for the new ISO 20400 standard in Sustainable Procurement. \nWhether its sustainable purchasing\, responsible purchasing or sustainable procurement\, who does not want their purchasing practices to be sustainable anyway? \nA new standard developed\, ISO 20400\, Sustainable Procurement – Guidance. This one-day programme will provide guidelines for organisations wanting to integrate sustainability into their procurement processes\, as described in ISO26000. The training is intended for stakeholders involved in or impacted by procurement decision processes. \nDownload ISO Sustainable Procurement Brochure \nWho will benefit \nAll organisation’s\, independent of their size and sector: \n– By integrating the principles and issues of social responsibility within the purchasing process. \n– It is ideally suited to buyers and supply chain analysts seeking to expand their knowledge in this increasingly influential area. \nProgramme Outline: \n\nIntroduction to General EMS Schemes: ISO 14001\, Eco Label\, PEFC\nIntroduction to Sustainable Procurement\nUnderstanding the Fundamentals of Sustainable Procurement\nIntegrating sustainability into the organisation’s procurement policy and strategy\n Organizing the procurement function towards sustainability\nIntegrating sustainability into the procurement process\n\nOnline booking only. \nDownload Leanskillnet Workshop brochure
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/iso-204002017-sustainable-procurement/
LOCATION:NSAI\, 1 Swift Square\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171012T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121123
CREATED:20170515T153700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T075023Z
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SUMMARY:Go-2-Tender Workshops Ennis 12th 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-12th-and-26th-october-2017/
LOCATION:Ennis\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171018
DTSTAMP:20260503T121123
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170726T070635Z
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SUMMARY:Cré Bioeconomy Study Tour to Italy on 15th to 17th October
DESCRIPTION:The tour is an unique opportunity to have access to Novamont Biorefinery that ferments glucose via E. Coli for 1.4 Butanediol- the only facility in the world that does this. \nTo best understand the plant view the short animation https://youtu.be/zsEfH8-2uN4 \nSESA will be a real eye-opener to those who had never seen such an integrated plant\, one that manages over 500\,000 tonnes of brown bin material annually\, and produces biomethane\, electricity from biogas\, high grade compost\, district heating and heating for local greenhouses\, as well as providing an in-house water treatment plant for effluent- and all topped by solar panels. Details on SESA can be found on here: http://www.sesaeste.it/impianti.php \nTo make a booking\, please contact Sinead- sinead@cre.ie \nCre Bioeconomy Study Tour
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/cre-bioeconomy-study-tour-italy-15th-17th-october/
LOCATION:Venice\, Austria
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171017
DTSTAMP:20260503T121123
CREATED:20170704T061218Z
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SUMMARY:Harnessing Research and Innovation for FOOD
DESCRIPTION:This one day conference will serve to disseminate successful European Research and Innovation (R&I) initiatives and contribute to the ongoing science-policy dialogue in the area of Nutrition and Security (FNS). \nThe conference will provide a stakeholder platform for a science policy dialogues to assess the current state of European research\, innovation and investment\, and explore furture needs relevant to: \n\nSustainable and healthy nutrition;\nclimate-resilience and environmental sustainability;\ncircularity and resource efficienty; and\nfood system innovation and empowerment of communities.\n\nThe conference is free of charge and will be open to researchers\, policy makers\, funders and investors\, policy makers and public authorities\, industry\, entrepreneurs\, students and civil society representatives. \nThe conference builds on the successful FOOD2030 High Level Event of October 2016 and will act as an important milestone in the preparation of the second High Level Event to be held under the Bulgarian Presidency in the first half of 2018. \n  \nDownload Event Draft Programme  \n 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/harnessing-research-innovation-food/
LOCATION:Charlemagne building\, Brussels\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171018T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121123
CREATED:20170925T054503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T055553Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260503T121123
CREATED:20171003T123948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T124012Z
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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:20260503T121123
CREATED:20171010T101117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171010T101117Z
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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:20260503T121123
CREATED:20170808T101836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T102551Z
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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:20260503T121123
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:20260503T121123
CREATED:20170914T121550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T121647Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260503T121123
CREATED:20170515T153746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T074342Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171101T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T121123
CREATED:20170515T153952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T074324Z
UID:6720-1509526800-1509555600@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
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:20260503T121123
CREATED:20171013T052914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171013T052914Z
UID:14740-1510099200-1510185599@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
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
DTSTAMP:20260503T121123
CREATED:20171005T091854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T092028Z
UID:14552-1510128000-1510147800@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
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
DTSTAMP:20260503T121123
CREATED:20170515T154246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T074254Z
UID:6723-1510131600-1510160400@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
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
DTSTAMP:20260503T121123
CREATED:20171006T060428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T060428Z
UID:14571-1510185600-1510271999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
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:20260503T121123
CREATED:20171107T075223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T075340Z
UID:14967-1510304400-1510318800@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
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:20260503T121123
CREATED:20171109T130620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T130620Z
UID:15033-1510560000-1510938000@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
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:20260503T121123
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:20260503T121123
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171117
DTSTAMP:20260503T121123
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:20260503T121123
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:20260503T121123
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:20260503T121123
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171117
DTSTAMP:20260503T121123
CREATED:20171004T070059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T070059Z
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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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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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