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SUMMARY:Management Works - Leading people and Teams
DESCRIPTION:Dublin South/Kildare: This programme aims to develop the capability and confidence of managers\, supervisors and team leaders in the basic skills required to manage effectively. It provides a structured and supportive framework for increasing self-awareness\, building and maintaining positive workplace relationships\, identifying everyday challenges and developing strategies and techniques for managing effectively. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInteractive programme\, typically delivered over 12-weeks.\n5 days of training –all participating companies attending together.\n1 half days of on-site mentoring with an expert Management Development Trainer from LBSPartners \n2018 Training Dates \nDublin South/Kildare\nDay 1 Sept 5th\, Day 2 Sept 6th\, Day 3 Sept 26th\, Day 4 Sept 27th\, Day 5 Oct 17th \nWorkshop Training Programme \nTraining Day 1 Managing Vs Leading. The roles and responsibilities of the manager(John Adair). Different management styles.\nTraining Day 2 Planning and Managing Time and Workload. Taking responsibility. Delegating. Prioritising. Managing effective meetings.\nTraining Day 3 : Communication and Influencing. Building and maintaining effective workplace relationships.\nTraining Day 4 : Problem Solving & Decision Making\, Managing high performing teams. Team leadership skills\nTraining Day 5 : Coaching. Most effective coaching methods. Leadership and Change \nCourse Objectives \nBy participating in this programme\, you and your team will: \n\nUnderstand the role of team-leader/frontline supervisor/manager and the capabilities required to execute this role successfully\nDevelop an awareness of their own management style\nEffectively plan and manage their time and workload\nBecome skilled communicators with the ability to plan ahead\, actively listen\, influence others and build positive relationships\nLearn how to manage challenging workplace behaviours\nBe able to develop and lead a high-performing team\nKnow how to problem-solve and make difficult decisions in management\nUnderstand the role of management in leading on change and implementing organisational strategy\n\nWho Should Attend \nPracticing and aspiring supervisors\, team leads and managers who require a deeper understanding of the management part of their role within the organisation \nContact us to secure your place on the next Manager and Supervisor Training Programme. \nVincent Leonard\, LBSPartners\nvincentleonard@lbspartners.ie\n085-8374782 \nLBS Partners Leading People and Teams \nBrian Colleran\, Skillnets\nbrian@managementworks.ie\n087-2928900 \n 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/management-works-leading-people-teams-2-2/
LOCATION:Meath
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180902
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
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SUMMARY:Design Thinking
DESCRIPTION:A “Hands’ On” learning experience focusing on techniques and tools used to implement and drive innovation in your organisation. \nDesign Thinking is a human-centred approach to innovation and problem solving following 5 stages Empathy\, Define\, Ideate\, Prototype & Test. Design thinking has the power to give you the edge over your competitors by actively Empathizing with your clients through Observation\, Immersion & Engagement to create opportunities for your business. Design Thinking can also be used to solve complex problems in your own organisation . Learn the benefits of testing quickly and failing early. \nDuring this workshop\, you will acquire an understanding of the Design Thinking method along with the tools to assess user needs\, define problems\, generate ideas and prototype. You will also engage in a Design Thinking challenge within a small team and apply the learning supported by an experienced mentor . \nWho Should Attend?  \nIndividuals and businesses from any industry who are responsible for problem solving and are looking for innovative approaches to finding solutions.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/design-thinking/
LOCATION:Dublin\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180902
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
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SUMMARY:Business Model Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Business models can best be described through nine basic building blocks that show the logic of how a company intends to make money. The nine blocks cover the four main areas of a business: customers\, offer\, infrastructure\, and financial viability. \nThe business model is a blueprint for a strategy to be implemented through organizational structures\, processes\, and systems. The nine business model building blocks form the basis for a handy tool\, which we call the Business Model Canvas. \nWho Should Attend?  \nEstablished & growing businesses interested in understanding what business models are and how to use business model thinking\, methods and tools to increase their ability to generate revenue . \nWe recommend that teams of 3 participate from each organisation and should be made up from different functions.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/business-model-innovation/
LOCATION:Dublin\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180904T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180413T070151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T070151Z
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SUMMARY:Knowledge is Power – Derry / Londonderry
DESCRIPTION:safefood in partnership with Teagasc are hosting free workshops specifically for SME food business and those working within the wider food sector providing practical advice on how to produce and handle food safely. Our experts will be there to address all your burning food safety questions. \nThe workshop will cover: \n– What you need to know about bacteria and how to control them to keep your customer’s safe\n– Choosing and using hygiene cleaning products\n– Managing food allergens/labeling? \nAgenda\n9:15am Registration \n9:30am Welcome from safefood \n9:40am Do bacteria have a free travel pass in your facility? – Dr Kieran Jordan (Teagasc) \n10:00am Effective cleaning: The rights and wrongs – Mr Eddie O’Neill (Teagasc) \n10:20am Tea / coffee break with networking \n10:35am Food poisoning bacteria: What you need to know – Dr Kieran Jordan (Teagasc) \n10:55am Food allergens in a nutshell – Dr James McIntosh (safefood) \n11.25am Guest regulatory speaker \n11:40am Guest speaker \n11:50am General discussion and Q & A? \n12:00pm Lunch and Close
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/knowledge-power-derry-londonderry/
LOCATION:Everglades Hotel\, Prehen Road\,\, Derry/Londonderry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180906
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180726T120049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180726T120049Z
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SUMMARY:Food & Drink Conference and Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The theme of the 5th National Food & Drink Business Conference and Exhibition is Collaborating For An Innovative Food Island. The must attend event for food professionals will be held at the Citywest Convention Centre on Wednesday 5th of September. Over 2\,000 key decision makers from Irelands leading food processing\, retail and food service industries will gather to participate in a range of seminars and panel discussions highlighting the key issues facing our industry. \nIreland’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing\, packaging\, ingredients and logistics industries. This event is a one day one-stop shop for manufacturing professionals across the full industry spectrum. The show will shine a light on top trends across the food manufacturing sectors: from improving traceability and consumer trust\, transforming productivity and highlighting the latest new ingredients and super foods to make an impression on the industry. \nSectors: \nDairy\, Meat\, Poultry\, Seafood\, Bakery\, Confectionery\, Convenience Foods\, Fresh Produce\, Snacks\, Brewing\, Distilling\, Soft Drinks\, Bottled Water\, \nExhibitors will showcase: \nIngredients\, Process Engineering\, Packaging Equipment & Materials\, Information Technology\, Logistics\, Materials Handling\, Food Safety\, Sustainability\, Training & Education\, Energy\, Water\, Waste Management\, Sustainable Technology \nAgenda:  \n\nBrexit\nEmerging Markets\nFood Security & Traceability\nConsumer Behaviour\nSmart Factory – IOT – Robotics\nHealth & Wellness\nHow to Scale a Food Business\nSustainability\nMergers & Acquisitions Activity\nJobs\, Skills & Training\nData Analytics
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/food-drink-conference-and-exhibition/
LOCATION:Citywest Convention Centre\, Saggart\,\, Co. Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180905T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180712T121331Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Business Planning
DESCRIPTION:Develop a strategic plan to optimise the performance of your business over the next three years. \nWho is the programme for?\nOwners and managers from all size businesses across all sectors who wish to develop a clear and actionable strategic business plan. \nOne-to-one mentoring\nEach company will be allocated a one-to-one mentor who will provide eight sessions over the course of the programme. This process will assist participants to make the workshop content specific to their individual business and sector. \nHighly affordable\nThis course is financially assisted by Skillnet Ireland which makes it an affordable option for SMEs. Training of this nature is VAT exempt and all payments are made to Skillnet Ireland. \nTRAINING MODULES\nStrategic Planning – Managing Self – Developing Growth Strategy – Leadership & Management – Managing Quality & Operations – Finance for Non-Financial Managers\, Marketing\, Communication & Sales.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/strategic-business-planning/
LOCATION:City North Hotel\, Gormanstown\,\, Co. Meath
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180905T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180905T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180413T070346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T070346Z
UID:17652-1536138000-1536148800@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Knowledge is Power – Belfast
DESCRIPTION:safefood in partnership with Teagasc are hosting free workshops specifically for SME food business and those working within the wider food sector providing practical advice on how to produce and handle food safely. Our experts will be there to address all your burning food safety questions. \nThe workshop will cover: \n– What you need to know about bacteria and how to control them to keep your customer’s safe\n– Choosing and using hygiene cleaning products\n– Managing food allergens/labeling? \nAgenda\n9:15am Registration \n9:30am Welcome from safefood \n9:40am Do bacteria have a free travel pass in your facility? – Dr Kieran Jordan (Teagasc) \n10:00am Effective cleaning: The rights and wrongs – Mr Eddie O’Neill (Teagasc) \n10:20am Tea / coffee break with networking \n10:35am Food poisoning bacteria: What you need to know – Dr Kieran Jordan (Teagasc) \n10:55am Food allergens in a nutshell – Dr James McIntosh (safefood) \n11.25am Guest regulatory speaker \n11:40am Guest speaker \n11:50am General discussion and Q & A? \n12:00pm Lunch and Close
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/knowledge-power-belfast/
LOCATION:Mossley Mill\, Newtownabbey\,\, Co. Antrim
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180907
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180802T095444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T095444Z
UID:18599-1536192000-1536278399@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Journey to Enterprise Excellence Conference 3 - Research
DESCRIPTION:The University of Limerick in collaboration with Central Solutions Lean Green Skillnet and ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet are delighted host the Journey to Enterprise Excellence Research Conference 3. The conference will present the latest research in approaches\, methodologies and applications of Enterprise Excellence. \nThe top 5 papers shortlisted will then be forwarded on September 16th for the Lean Business Ireland\, Enterprise Excellence Awards 2018 which will take place on the 4th October 2018 in Croke Park Dublin. The awards will be supported by Enterprise Ireland\, IDA Ireland and Lean Business Ireland and the nomination will be in the category of \nResearch Award for the Best Contribution to Lean/Operational Excellence Body of Work \nThis award is open to all individuals\, organizations and educational institutes that have contributed to research in Enterprise Excellence \nThe judges will be looking for the following types of papers: \nEmpirical papers that report original research work with the objective of demonstrating enterprise excellence approaches in action. These can take the form of Lean\, Six Sigma\, Continuous Improvement initiatives\, Cultural changes and Organisational alignment\, etc. \nInterventionist papers that report original research work with the objective of improvements of in enterprise performance \nConceptual and critical review papers that either seek to define a research issue and propose a theoretical exposition/explanation capable of empirical testing (e.g.\, theoretical papers)\, or draw upon or synthesize existing knowledge to define what is currently known about a topic or issue (e.g. literature review papers\, methodological papers) . \nEntry should be made by paper submission\, paying particular attention to the following: \n– Research & theoretical/practical framing\n– Research context\, methodology and analysis\n– Discussion & conclusion\n– Organisational & social Impact\n– Submissions of Abstracts for Papers: \nWe invite abstract submissions for research\, practitioner and case study papers. Abstracts on research should include research statement\, methodology and a brief discussion of the findings. We welcome abstracts from students who have completed undergraduate and graduate research. Abstracts should not exceed 500 words and provide a concise summary of what will be presented\, including a paper title and the aim of the presentation. \nThis year’s themes for papers are: \n– Tools & techniques\n– Culture\n– Lean strategy \nAbstracts must be submitted by July 30th 2018. \nAcceptance of abstracts will be confirmed by August 6th 2018
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/journey-to-enterprise-excellence-conference-3-research/
LOCATION:Kemmy Business School\, University of Limerick\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180909
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180404T095847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T100025Z
UID:17406-1536364800-1536451199@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Design Thinking
DESCRIPTION:A “Hands’ On” learning experience focusing on techniques and tools used to implement and drive innovation in your organisation. \nDesign Thinking is a human-centred approach to innovation and problem solving following 5 stages Empathy\, Define\, Ideate\, Prototype & Test. Design thinking has the power to give you the edge over your competitors by actively Empathizing with your clients through Observation\, Immersion & Engagement to create opportunities for your business. Design Thinking can also be used to solve complex problems in your own organisation . Learn the benefits of testing quickly and failing early. \nDuring this workshop\, you will acquire an understanding of the Design Thinking method along with the tools to assess user needs\, define problems\, generate ideas and prototype. You will also engage in a Design Thinking challenge within a small team and apply the learning supported by an experienced mentor . \nWho Should Attend? \nIndividuals and businesses from any industry who are responsible for problem solving and are looking for innovative approaches to finding solutions.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/design-thinking-2/
LOCATION:Kildare\, Co. Kildare
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180909
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180404T095247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T095330Z
UID:17398-1536364800-1536451199@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Business Model Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Business models can best be described through nine basic building blocks that show the logic of how a company intends to make money. The nine blocks cover the four main areas of a business: customers\, offer\, infrastructure\, and financial viability. \nThe business model is a blueprint for a strategy to be implemented through organizational structures\, processes\, and systems. The nine business model building blocks form the basis for a handy tool\, which we call the Business Model Canvas. \nWho Should Attend? \nEstablished & growing businesses interested in understanding what business models are and how to use business model thinking\, methods and tools to increase their ability to generate revenue . \nWe recommend that teams of 3 participate from each organisation and should be made up from different functions.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/business-model-innovation-2/
LOCATION:Kildare\, Co. Kildare
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181215
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180123T100447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T100447Z
UID:16107-1536537600-1544831999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Management Works LEAN Business Programme
DESCRIPTION:Dublin North/Meath/Louth: 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDublin North/Meath/Louth\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1 September 10th\, Day 2 September 11th\, Day 3 October 2nd\, Day 4 October 23rd\, Day 5 November 13th\, Graduation December 14th \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-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Meath
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180914
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180723T134716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180723T134716Z
UID:18501-1536710400-1536883199@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
DESCRIPTION:Trigraph’s Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course offers Ireland’s only hands-on\, practical introduction to the methods of Lean and Six Sigma. With our Office Simulation Exercise you will learn Lean Six Sigma by running a fun office-simulation exercise. Get ready to play a vital role as part of a process improvement team and become confident in using basic problem solving tools. Ideal for anyone who wants to learn about Lean Six Sigma concepts & tools and how to apply them. Learn to contribute to Process Improvement – Reduce Waste\, Boost Productivity\, Increase Profitability. \nOVERVIEW\nRecommended for anyone looking for a practical introduction to the concepts\, tools and methodologies of Lean and Six Sigma. \nTrigraph’s Office Simulation Exercise teaches the concepts of Lean and Six Sigma through a hands on exercise run by the students. This fun\, highly effective teaching method will show you how to use the Lean Six Sigma tools\, measure the process\, make changes and determine how effective your changes have been. \nDelivered by experienced Black Belts with years of practical industry experience they provoke learning discussions and link the simulation exercise to real life scenarios. \nCOURSE INCLUDES\n– All course materials\n– Practical simulation exercise based on a typical office process\n– Lunch / Refreshments\n– Lean Six Sigma Certification from Trigraph. (Trigraph is a Authorised Training Organisation for the IASSC®)
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-six-sigma-yellow-belt-2/
LOCATION:87 – 89 Pembroke Road\, Dublin 4\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180821T075401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180821T075422Z
UID:18690-1536919200-1536933600@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:LEADER Supporting Local Biodiversity Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Do you or your organisation have an active role in supporting\, improving or restoring biodiversity and unique habitats in your local area? Are you interested in finding out about supporting your local ecosystem and how this can benefit your community? \nIf so\, Meath Partnership would like to invite you to attend a Free Information Seminar on supporting local biodiversity taking place on Friday\, 14th September 2018 at 10.00am in the Ardboyne Hotel\, Navan. Information on the day will be provided by Meath Partnership and guest speakers\, Biodiversity Ireland and Wildlife\nRehabilitation Ireland. \nSupported projects might include: \n– Wildlife Corridors \n– Interpretive Signage \n– Village Biodiversity Plans \n– Lake & River Restoration \n– Habitat Restoration \n– Invasive Species Removal \nWith grants ranging from €2\,000 to €25\,000+ available for your project\, LEADER offers an excellent opportunity for your community to support the sustainability of your local environment. \nFor more information or to register your attendance please contact Aidan on 046-9280790 or visit www.meathpartnership.ie
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/leader-supporting-local-biodiversity-seminar/
LOCATION:Ardboyne Hotel\, Navan\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180916
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180404T100158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T100440Z
UID:17408-1536969600-1537055999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Design Thinking
DESCRIPTION:A “Hands’ On” learning experience focusing on techniques and tools used to implement and drive innovation in your organisation. \nDesign Thinking is a human-centred approach to innovation and problem solving following 5 stages Empathy\, Define\, Ideate\, Prototype & Test. Design thinking has the power to give you the edge over your competitors by actively Empathizing with your clients through Observation\, Immersion & Engagement to create opportunities for your business. Design Thinking can also be used to solve complex problems in your own organisation . Learn the benefits of testing quickly and failing early. \nDuring this workshop\, you will acquire an understanding of the Design Thinking method along with the tools to assess user needs\, define problems\, generate ideas and prototype. You will also engage in a Design Thinking challenge within a small team and apply the learning supported by an experienced mentor . \nWho Should Attend? \nIndividuals and businesses from any industry who are responsible for problem solving and are looking for innovative approaches to finding solutions.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/design-thinking-3/
LOCATION:Westmeath\, Co. Westmeath
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180916
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180404T095443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T100540Z
UID:17401-1536969600-1537055999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Business Model Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Business models can best be described through nine basic building blocks that show the logic of how a company intends to make money. The nine blocks cover the four main areas of a business: customers\, offer\, infrastructure\, and financial viability. \nThe business model is a blueprint for a strategy to be implemented through organizational structures\, processes\, and systems. The nine business model building blocks form the basis for a handy tool\, which we call the Business Model Canvas. \nWho Should Attend? \nEstablished & growing businesses interested in understanding what business models are and how to use business model thinking\, methods and tools to increase their ability to generate revenue . \nWe recommend that teams of 3 participate from each organisation and should be made up from different functions.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/business-model-innovation-3/
LOCATION:Westmeath\, Co. Westmeath
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180921
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180409T122715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180409T122831Z
UID:17517-1537228800-1537487999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:National Ploughing Championships 2018
DESCRIPTION:The National Ploughing Championships takes place each year in the month of September. This year’s Championships will be held at Screggan\, Tullamore\, Co Offaly from September 18th to 20th 2018. \nSince its inception\, the National Ploughing Championships has become much more than just an annual inter-county competition; it has become an intrinsic part of Irish rural life. The National Championships is now no longer just for ploughing or machinery enthusiasts\, the modern event now features something for just about every member of the community.These include a Tented Trade Village\, a Food Fair\, Craft Village\, Livestock\, Forestry\, Education\, Lifestyle\, Motor Show\, Financial Services\, Bio Energy and Agri Service. Along with this\, there are many entertainment and special events taking place. \nSome of these include: Fashion Shows\, Celebrity Guests\, Sheep Dog Trials\, Loy Digging\, All Ireland Lamb Shearing\, Most Appropriately Dressed Lady & Gent Competitions\, Craft Demonstrations\, Meggers\, Celebrity Cookery Demonstrations\, Outdoor Radio Broadcasts and much more.
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/national-ploughing-championships-2018/
LOCATION:Screggan\, Tullarmore\,\, Co. Offaly\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180929
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
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SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course
DESCRIPTION:The first part of this program is an intensive\, highly interactive 44 hour classroom lab which will teach you the Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools through engaging simulation exercises\, hands-on practical challenges and the application of the Lean Six Sigma principles to solve real-world problems. \nAt the end of the course you will be ready to take Trigraph’s online certification test. Upon successful completion of this test\, you will earn your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. \nOVERVIEW\nThis interactive program gives the student multiple skillsets and the confidence to begin applying the tools and techniques immediately within their own organisation utilising the concept of ‘practice practice practice confidence confidence confidence’ the student enjoys a learning experience mixed with practical button pushing exercises to take the theory and apply it to practical outcomes while learning a consistent powerful problem solving methodology in DMAIC while learning the soft skills and facilitation techniques to create conversations in a team environment. \nAt the end of the training course participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the concept of Six Sigma and the DMAIC approach to process improvement.\nUnderstand the tools involved in the Define\, Measure\, Analyse\, Improve and Control phases.\nUnderstand the use of the tools in characterising processes\, analysing process data\, solving problems and controlling processes.\nUse the key tools to solve practical business problems.\nLead local Six Sigma project teams or assist Black Belts to deliver tangible business results on larger projects\n\nCOURSE INCLUDES \n\nAll course materials\nLunch each day\nRefreshments\nTrigraph Certification Exam\nTrigraph Lean Six Sigma Certification
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-six-sigma-green-belt-course/
LOCATION:87 – 89 Pembroke Road\, Dublin 4\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180924T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180924T133703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T133802Z
UID:18792-1537812900-1537822800@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Lean Construction Ireland - Regional Engagement Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Lean Construction Ireland – Regional Engagement Seminar in assocation with Construction Industry Federation\n\n\n\n\nThe event will include an overview of Lean construction\, presentations on practical case studies\, and an outline of what help is available.\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nLean Construction Ireland Regional Collaborative Engagement Event \nBrought to you by LCi in association with the Southern Region CIF\, Enterprise Ireland\, IDA Ireland\, Lean Business Ireland and Local LEO \n“Lean Construction: Why should I start and Where can I get help” \nThe Event will include an Overview of Lean Construction\, Presentations on Practical Case Studies and an Outline of What Help is available
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-construction-ireland-regional-engagement-seminar/
LOCATION:Meath
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180926
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180803T091904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T091904Z
UID:18610-1537833600-1537919999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Essential Learning Series from Kilsaran International
DESCRIPTION:Kilsaran International are taking the hugely successful Essential Learning Series suite of seminars to the road with events to be held the Aviva Stadium on September 25th and Fota Island Resort in Cork on October 17th 2018. \nThese free one day events will appeal to construction professionals who want to have a better understanding of today’s complex construction industry standards. The six modules in the series include ready mix concrete\, dry mortar products\, SUDs\, masonry products\, asphalt and aggregates. Each module is designed to bridge the gap between the interpretation of industry standards and their implementation\, providing up to date information and an insight into future trends. \n 
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/essential-learning-series-from-kilsaran-international/
LOCATION:Aviva Stadium\, Lansdowne Road\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180926
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180919T104230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T110451Z
UID:18764-1537833600-1537919999@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Getting started in lean and visualisation techniques that improve performance
DESCRIPTION:Getting started in lean and visualisation techniques that improve performance\nThis Workshop is designed for anyone who wants to learn about\, and become confident in using Lean to reduce waste and implement process improvements within any organisation. Topics include: \n\nGetting Started with Lean – How it can increase profits and reduce stress\nVisualisation of data – Visualisation techniques that improve performance\nCase Studies\nQ & A
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/getting-started-in-lean-and-visualisation-techniques-that-improve-performance/
LOCATION:Meath
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190112
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180123T100712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T100712Z
UID:16109-1537920000-1547251199@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Management Works LEAN Business Programme
DESCRIPTION:Dublin South/Kildare/Wicklow: 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDublin South/Kildare/Wicklow \nDay 1 September 26th\, Day 2 September 27th\, Day 3 October 18th\, Day 4 November 8th\, Day 5 November 29th\, Graduation January 11th \n\n\n\n\n\n\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-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Meath
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180927
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180814T121648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T121817Z
UID:18665-1537920000-1538006399@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Reliability UK 2018
DESCRIPTION:A unique learning and networking event for reliability leaders\, critical asset managers and maintenance professionals across industry\, power generation and mobile fleets. \nLearn about \n\nThe latest reliability-focused tools\, technology and tactics\nA synergistic approach to asset performance from procurement to predictive maintenance to people\nBest practice in conditioning monitoring and predictive maintenance\, including vibrational\, oil\, thermal and ultrasonic analysis\nHarnessing the digital revolution from diagnostic software and online monitoring to wireless asset management\nThe business case and cost-benefit analysis for reliability and maintenance investments\nThe role of reliability in health and safety\, sustainability and corporate social responsibility\nA professional\, standardised approach for training and developing your team\nMotivating and harnessing your workforce to develop reliability as a core organisational value\n\n  \nAGENDA \n08.15-08.45 Registration\, Tea/Coffee\n08.45 -10.00 OPENING KEYNOTE\nMark Gallagher Founder and CEO of Performance Insights\n“Reliability on the Edge – Insights on Reliability from the F1 Industry”\n10.00-10.40 Martin Williamson Director\, KEW Engineering\n“Achieving best practice lubrication\, contamination control and oil analysis”\n10.40-10.55 What’s new from industry\n3-minute briefings on latest technologies and solutions from our sponsors \n10.55-11.15 Coffee Break \n11.15-12.00 Andrew Fraser Managing Director\, Reliable Manufacturing\, UK\n“Making reliability a core business value”\n12.00-12.30 Keith Edwards Head of Toyota Lean Management Centre\, Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK)\n“Case study: Using Lean approaches to move from reactive to pro-active maintenance at Toyota\nMotor Manufacturing\, Deeside”\n12.30-12.45 What’s new from industry\n3-minute briefings on latest technologies and solutions from our sponsors \n12.45-13.45 Lunch Break \n13.45-14.15 Jenny Frances Intelligent Digital – UK Drones Programme and Project Manager Lead\, PwC UK\n“How drones can revolutionise maintenance and asset management”\n14.15-14.45 Tom Murphy Managing Director\, Reliability Team\, UK\n“Best practice ultrasound use for condition monitoring and proactive maintenance”\n14.45-15.15 Lt Cdr Ronan Carey Marine Engineering Officer in Charge of Maintenance Management Unit at\nthe Irish Naval Service\n“Case study: Ensuring the availability and reliability of naval assets for defence and humanitarian\noperations” \n15.15-15.30 Coffee Break \n15.30-16.00 Gary Tyne Director\, Pro-Reliability Solutions\n“Key Reasons Why Reliability Strategies Fail and How to Avoid Them”\n16.00-16.30 Carles CG Data Scientist\, Reliable Dynamics\, Copenhagen\, Denmark\n“Collecting clean and usable data for better reliability modelling – lessons learned from the field”\n16.30 Conference Close. Apple iWatch Draw and Delegate Tours of Old Trafford Commence
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/reliability-uk-2018/
LOCATION:Old Trafford\, Sir Matt Busby Way\, Stretford\,\, Manchester\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180926T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180926T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T063105
CREATED:20180920T131758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T134852Z
UID:18778-1537952400-1537965000@stage.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Benchmarking Visit to Hollister - 26 September 2018
DESCRIPTION:The second of our 2018 workshops series is being hosted by Hollister Ballina\, Co. Mayo on Wednesday 26th September 2018 when Jim McGuinness and team will outline their ‘Lean Continuous Improvement Journey with a focus on 5S and Visual Management” \nThis event will enable companies within the region\, particularly SME’s and smaller micro enterprises\, to learn about Lean\, share best practice\, improve their Lean undertakings and to facilitate member-to-member networking. \nAs there are only 35 places available on this visit please Click Here to secure your place. \nKind regards \nMary Harty\nSligo Chamber Skillnet – Network Manager\nSligo Chamber\n16 Quay StreetSligo F91 X923\nTel: 00353719161274\nEmail: mary@sligochamber.ie\nwww.sligochamber.com
URL:https://stage.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/benchmarking-visit-to-hollister-26-september-2018/
LOCATION:Foxford Road\, Rehins\,\, Ballina\, Co. Mayo\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sligo Chamber":MAILTO:mary@sligochamber.ie
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