Lean Business Ireland

Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt Certificate
2018-01-17 - 2018-01-18 | Irish Computer Society, 87-89 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4, Ireland
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.
It 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.
On 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.
Suitable for:
The 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.
This 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.

MasterClass - Creating a Culture of Change in 2018
2018-01-17 08:00 - 09:30 UTC | Omey Room, Irish Aviation Authority, The Times Building, 11-12 D'Olier Street, Dublin
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?
Put simply, they need to change. And they need to do that in a way that ensures they attract and retain the right people.
So 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?
In this 90 min masterclass over breakfast we’ll explore:

The undeniable case for a focus on your people and on strong change communications
Employee engagement, what it is and why it’s important to build and maintain it
Building a corporate narrative that your staff can connect to
The critical role of your people leaders during change
Creating a culture of constant communication and why it’s important.

This will be a masterclass that’s heavy on hints, tips and advice that you can take away to apply in your own business.

The Business Case for LEAN Capital project Delivery
2018-01-17 18:00 - 20:00 | WIT Arena, West Campus, Carriganore, Waterford, Ireland
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.
About the speaker
Paul 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.
Paul 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.
This Seminar is a free and open event, however place numbers are limited and it is strictly a ticket-only event.
This Seminar Series is brought to you in association with Waterford Chamber Skillnet.

Introduction to Project Management
2018-01-24 | Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, Ireland
This practical, one day course will introduce you to the essentials of good project management practice.
Suitable for:
This 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.
What’s good about the course?
A short, focussed, practical introduction to Project Management – delivered by very experienced trainers who themselves are practicing project managers.

National Procurement Summit
2018-01-31 | CityWest, Dublin, Ireland
The National Procurement Summit is being held on 31st JANUARY in the Citywest Hotel, Dublin
This 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.
This 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.
Over 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.
Why Attend
· Educational seminars on the latest industry issues
· Key insights from industry thought leaders, practitioners & service providers
· First-hand case studies on the challenges of procurement leadership
· Hands-on demonstrations of the latest solutions in the technology showcase
· Excellent networking opportunities with peers throughout the day
· Meet over 100 exhibitors that can meet your procurement needs.

Lean productivity & Continuous Improvement Summit
2018-01-31 | CityWest, Dublin, Ireland
The Inaugural Lean, Productivity and Continuous Improvement Summit is being held on Jan 31st In Citywest Exhibition Centre.
The 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.
Key delegates will include:
Managing 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.
The aim is to facilitate knowledge sharing, networking and the demonstration of lean, productivity and continuous improvement trends, technology and innovations.
The 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.
Key topics will include:
Business 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 ….
If you are involved with improving the productivity, performance and cost performance in your business, you cannot afford to miss this event.
Agenda

National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
2018-01-31 | CityWest, Dublin, Ireland
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.
The conference will be of interest to senior management, established practicing engineers and researchers together with those that are much earlier in their careers.
Delegates have registered from leading food, pharmaceutical, medical, chemical, electronics and engineering manufacturing sectors.
Manufacturing 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.
Manufacturers 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:
– gain industry insights to help their business plan ahead
– share good practice and learn from each other’s experience
– connected with senior business leaders to find new business opportunities
– meet with key technology providers in the dedicated exhibition area
