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SUMMARY:FOCUS ON LEAN: The Lean Leader – Building Trust\, Culture and Improvement
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Midlands Lean Network and Jigsaw Better Business\, join us for a practical two-hour workshop exploring the behaviours that make Lean leadership effective in the real world. \nEvent Format: \n\nNetworking Lunch from 1pm\nStart Time 2pm – 4pm\nCoffee and Networking 4pm – 5pm\n\nThis session introduces The Lean Leader\, Jigsaw’s award-winning Lean leadership model\, developed to help leaders understand how trust\, culture\, behaviour\, and psychological safety directly influence operational excellence and continuous improvement. The model is practical\, tangible\, and easy to use for people working at the Gemba\, while also being peer reviewed\, academically published\, and grounded in real business application. \nLean improvement does not succeed through tools alone. It is shaped by the behaviours leaders demonstrate every day\, the environment they create for their teams\, and their ability to build a culture where people feel safe to contribute\, learn\, challenge\, and improve. This workshop gives participants an introduction to the key behaviours of a Lean leader\, the impact those behaviours have on teams\, and how leaders can intentionally develop the skills needed to lead improvement well. \nParticipants will be introduced to the Jigsaw Lean Leadership and Lean Culture Benchmark\, helping them understand the core dimensions of Lean leadership and how these can be observed\, measured\, and strengthened over time. The workshop will also explore how Lean leadership connects to psychological safety\, team engagement\, and a stronger culture of accountability and learning. \nAs part of the session\, attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on their own leadership practice and complete a leadership self-assessment based on the Jigsaw benchmark. This will help them identify strengths\, highlight development areas\, and see how coaching and personal development can build the leadership capability needed to support operational excellence. \nThroughout the workshop\, participants will be given practical examples of behaviours and actions that can be used immediately in their own role. The focus is on making Lean leadership tangible\, measurable\, learnable\, and easy to apply\, especially for leaders working close to the day-to-day reality of teams\, performance\, and improvement. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND \nWhat participants will gain \n\nan introduction to Jigsaw’s award-winning Lean leadership model\ninsight into the key behaviours that make a Lean leader\na better understanding of the relationship between leadership\, culture\, and improvement\npractical guidance on creating a psychologically safe team environment\na self-assessment against the Jigsaw Lean Culture Benchmark\nclear\, practical actions that can be applied immediately in the workplace\n\nWho should attend \nThis workshop is ideal for: \n\nbusiness owners\nmanagers and supervisors\nteam leaders\noperational excellence leads\ncontinuous improvement practitioners\nanyone responsible for leading people\, change\, or improvement activity\n\nAbout Stuart Nelson \nStuart Nelson is Co-Founder of Jigsaw Better Business\, Senior Lean Coach\, and a specialist in operational excellence\, Lean culture\, and business transformation. He has worked extensively with micro\, small\, and growing businesses to help them improve performance through practical Lean implementation\, leadership development\, and culture change. Stuart’s work combines operational improvement with a strong focus on how leaders shape the behaviours\, routines\, and conditions that allow improvement to succeed in practice. He has also received recognition for his work in Lean learning and development and brings both practitioner experience and academic insight to this field. \nAbout Julie O’Sullivan \nJulie O’Sullivan is Head of People at Jigsaw Better Business\, an organisational psychologist\, Lean practitioner\, and leadership development specialist. Her work focuses on leadership behaviour\, team development\, psychological safety\, and helping people and organisations create healthier\, higher-performing workplace cultures. Julie brings a strong psychology and coaching perspective to Lean leadership\, helping leaders understand not just what they need to improve\, but how to develop the mindset\, self-awareness\, and behaviours needed to lead teams effectively through change and improvement. \nFearless Organisation Partner \nJigsaw Better Business is also a certified partner of Amy Edmondson’s Fearless Organisation\, supporting leaders and teams to strengthen psychological safety as a foundation for learning\, contribution\, challenge\, and continuous improvement. This partnership strengthens Jigsaw’s Lean leadership approach by connecting practical operational excellence with globally recognised thinking and tools in psychological safety. Together\, these perspectives help leaders build environments where people feel safe to speak up\, engage\, solve problems\, and improve performance. \nHosted by \nMidlands Lean Network in partnership with Jigsaw Better Business and Local Enterprise Office Kildare. \nBooking essential. \nThis event is being provided free of charge to our clients. \nPlease only book if you intend to attend. \nThis supports our team to correctly prepare for the event and that those that want to attend get the opportunity to do so. Thank you for your cooperation. \nGDPR NOTICE: Photo and video content will be taken at this event for social media\, reporting and promotion of future events. Please advise a member of the LEO team prior to the event if you wish to be not recognisable in that content.
URL:https://www.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/focus-on-lean-the-lean-leader-building-trust-culture-and-improvement/
LOCATION:MERITS\, NAAS\, Co.Kildare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:All Events,Midlands Lean Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260325T213000
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SUMMARY:Midland Lean Network Site Visit to Athlone Mail Centre
DESCRIPTION:Join the Midlands Lean Network for a site visit to Athlone Mail Centre\, where participants will have the opportunity to see Lean\, operational management\, and continuous improvement in action within a live operational environment. \nThis visit will include an overview of the Athlone Mail Centre’s Lean journey\, observation of daily management routines\, insights into the An Post Six Sigma programme\, and a guided operational floor visit to follow mail and parcel flow and view improvements on site. \nPlease note\, this is an expression of interest only. Places are limited\, and submission of interest does not guarantee a place. \nImportant Booking Information \n\nThis is an expression of interest only\nPlaces are strictly limited to 8 to 10 participants\nAttendees will be notified one week before the event if their place has been confirmed\nSafety boots and high-visibility clothing are required for this visit\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis event is suitable for business owners\, managers\, operational leaders\, and anyone with an interest in Lean\, continuous improvement\, and seeing operational excellence in practice. \nAgenda \n6:30pm – Meet in Reception\, refreshments on arrival \n6:45pm – Welcome from Plant Manager\, Andrew Naughton \n7:00pm – Daily Operations pre-shift meeting\, Managers Room \n7:15pm – Observe Daily Huddle \n7:25pm – History of the An Post Six Sigma Programme\, Brian Clancy\, Business Process Improvement Manager \n7:45pm – AMC Lean improvements and culture changes\, Eddie McCormack\, AMC Lean Coordinator \n8:15pm – Operational Floor Visit\, follow mail and parcel flow and view improvements \n9:00pm – Q&A session in conference room \n9:30pm – Conclude visit \n  \nAs this is a live operational environment\, participants must wear appropriate PPE. Safety boots and high-visibility clothing are mandatory. \n  \nExpression of Interest \nTo register your interest\, complete the booking form today HERE. Successful applicants will receive confirmation of their place approximately one week before the visit. \n 
URL:https://www.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/midland-lean-network-site-visit-to-athlone-mail-centre/
LOCATION:Athlone Mail Centre\, Athlone Mail Centre\, Athlone Business Park\, Athlone\, Westmeath\, N37 FF68
CATEGORIES:All Events,Midlands Lean Network
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SUMMARY:FOCUS ON LEAN – Live Problem-Solving with Lean Thinking
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Midlands Lean Network\, join us for an interactive\, hands-on event designed to showcase practical approaches to problem-solving using Lean methodologies. \nSolutions in Action brings together business leaders and practitioners to collaboratively tackle real-world challenges in a dynamic\, facilitated environment. \nDuring the session\, our expert team will guide participants through three live problem-solving workshops\, using challenges submitted by attendees! \nEach session will demonstrate how to apply Lean tools effectively—from root cause analysis to structured improvement techniques—offering actionable insights and fostering peer learning. \nWhether you’re looking to overcome operational bottlenecks\, improve processes\, or simply sharpen your problem-solving skills\, this event offers a unique opportunity to see Lean thinking in action. \nWho Should Attend \n\nBusiness owners and managers seeking practical solutions to operational challenges\nTeam leaders and project managers interested in Lean problem-solving techniques\nProfessionals involved in process improvement\, innovation\, or continuous improvement\nAnyone facing a specific business challenge and looking for structured\, expert-led support\n\nBooking essential. \nThis event is being provided free of charge to our clients. \nPlease only book if you intend to attend. \nThis supports our team to correctly prepare for the event and that those that want to attend get the opportunity to do so. Thank you for your cooperation. \n  \nGDPR NOTICE: Photo and video content will be taken at this event for social media\, reporting and promotion of future events. Please advise a member of the LEO team prior to the event\, if you wish to be not recognisable in that content.
URL:https://www.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/focus-on-lean-live-problem-solving-with-lean-thinking/
LOCATION:MERITS\, Naas\, County Kildare\, Naas\, W91 FE8V\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:All Events,Midlands Lean Network
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Going to the Gemba - Where the Real Work Happens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#03a9f4″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” top_padding=”7%” bottom_padding=”3%” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Midlands Lean Network” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:18|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”50″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1685014876307{margin-top: -8px !important;margin-bottom: -8px !important;}”] \nWebinar – Going to the Gemba – Where the Real Work Happens \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner] \n[vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”100″][vc_custom_heading text=”On Thursday 8th June\, join Master Lean Practitioners\, Miriam Keogh of Dawn\, Liam Farrell of Boliden (Tara Mines) and Billy Creavin of Alkermes on their practical experience of going to the Gemba\, what the pitfalls are and how to avoid them.”.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=”h6″ style=”color-strip-reveal” color=”Accent-Color” text=”June 8th @ 10am – 11am”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”About the Event” google_fonts=”font_family:Dosis%3A200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_thickness=”3″ divider_color=”accent-color”][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] \nGemba is a Japanese term that translates to the “real place” or where the work takes place. “Going to Gemba” is a philosophy that instructs management to spend time where real work occurs in order to build profound knowledge of the process. \nGoing to the Gemba involves taking a visit to the work area and looking at the work and talking to those closest to the work. Gemba walks are a series of structured\, on-site interviews with representative process participants with the goal of gaining a comprehensive understanding of the process. Interviews focus on detail such as process time\, wait time\, defect rates\, root causes and other information that can lead to targeted improvements. \nIn this session\, we will give an overview of how to approach the Gemba Walk and hear from Master Lean Practitioners\, Miriam Keogh of Dawn\, Liam Farrell of Boliden (Tara Mines) and Billy Creavin of Alkermes on their practical experience of going to the Gemba\, what the pitfalls are and how to avoid them. \n[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”About the Midlands Lean Network” google_fonts=”font_family:Dosis%3A200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_thickness=”3″ divider_color=”accent-color”][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] The Midlands Lean Network strives to provide a regional forum and community for Lean & Operation Excellence best practices in the midlands. Regional networks are an integral part of the Lean Business Ireland Strategy. \nWe aim to build a community to bring together excellence in the region and to provide a forum to network\, collaborate\, and learn. The network and its events will be for organizations at all stages of their lean journey and of all sizes. \nMembership of the network and attendance at events is open to all organizations of all sizes\, no matter where you are on your Lean journey. \nNetwork Activities \n\nSite Visits\nSeminars\nCase Studies\nEducation\, Training\, Development\nPeer Networking.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_color=”#f4f4f4″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”80″ bottom_padding=”80″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”center” phone_text_alignment=”center” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Join us for this event:” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”center” phone_text_alignment=”center” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”right”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular-tilt” button_color=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=” https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/going-to-the-gemba-where-the-real-work-happens-tickets-633129556547″ text=”Register Here”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n 
URL:https://www.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/webinar-going-to-the-gemba/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Midlands Lean Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220505T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111829
CREATED:20220405T151049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T151941Z
UID:24019-1651748400-1651752000@www.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Lean Culture Benchmark: Kijun\, Hansei\, & Kaizen
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URL:https://www.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-culture-benchmark/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
CATEGORIES:Digitalisation,Lean,Midlands Lean Network
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DTSTAMP:20260417T111829
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T193047Z
UID:23892-1649156400-1649160000@www.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:OEE & The Hidden Factory
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#03a9f4″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” top_padding=”4%” bottom_padding=”4%” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Midlands Lean Network” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:18|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”50″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1645704351111{margin-top: -8px !important;margin-bottom: -8px !important;}”] \nOEE & The Hidden Factory\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner] \nThis event is organised by the Midlands Lean Network and aims to provide an opportunity for practitioners\, business owners\, beginners\, and enthusiasts to Learn\, Share\, & Network. All businesses with an interest in Lean and Operational Excellence are welcome. \nJoin Billy Creavin\, Operational Excellence and Sustainability Manager at Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited as he shares their experience with implementing OEE\, and how they automated the data collection with Irish technology partner. \nThis session will include a 25 mins presentation with Q& A followed by group discussion and networking. \nApril 5th @ 11am \n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” color_overlay=”#ffffff” overlay_strength=”1″][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text] \nSpeakers\n \n\nBilly Creavin\nOperational Excellence and Sustainability Manager at Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited \n\nAbout Alkermes\nAlkermes focuses on the development of innovative medicines that seek to address the unmet needs of people living with serious mental illness\, addiction\, and cancer. As a fully-integrated\, global biopharmaceutical company\, we apply our scientific expertise and proprietary technologies to develop products that are designed to make a meaningful difference in the way patients manage their disease. \nWe are inspired by some of the most pressing public health challenges of our time to help advance innovation with the potential to improve treatment options and outcomes for patients. \nBeyond our important mission of developing medicines\, we believe it is our responsibility to take a holistic approach as we seek to support patients\, caregivers\, and broader impacted communities. In this context we also work to help support and enhance the systems through which these complex diseases are treated. We are committed to patient engagement\, disease education and awareness\, and advocacy for important policies that support equitable access to quality treatment. \nHeadquartered in Dublin\, Ireland\, we have an R&D center in Waltham\, Massachusetts; a research and manufacturing facility in Athlone\, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington\, Ohio. \nJoin us for this event\n[/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”center” phone_text_alignment=”center” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”right”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular-tilt” button_color=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/events/6907752367585136641/about/” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/oee-and-the-hidden-factory/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
CATEGORIES:Digitalisation,Lean,Midlands Lean Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220308T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111829
CREATED:20220223T152740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T152740Z
UID:23633-1646748000-1646755200@www.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:Using Lean for a Competitive Edge
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#03a9f4″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” top_padding=”7%” bottom_padding=”7%” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”FROM GOOD TO GREAT:” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:18|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”50″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1645530968417{margin-top: -8px !important;margin-bottom: -8px !important;}”] \nUsing Lean for a Competitive Edge\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”100″][vc_custom_heading text=”This event is part of the Kildare Local Enterprise Week and features talks from local business owners that will give an insight into how they achieved real and tangible change using LEAN principles. On the day we will also hear from award winning Lean Coach\, Stuart Nelson of Jigsaw Better Business and Robert Hernan of Enterprise Ireland and Jacqui McNabb from Kildare Local Enterprise Office\, who will both discuss the many supports available. ” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=”h6″ style=”color-strip-reveal” color=”Accent-Color” text=”March 8th @ 2pm”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”4%” bottom_padding=”4%” overlay_strength=”1″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][split_line_heading] \nMany of us are Swans in the business world. On the surface we glide effortlessly across the water while beneath\, we paddle furiously just to keep going. Many more of us are the “Mighty Oz”. All powerful and in control with the appearance of seamless automation and flow\, but in reality\, our teams are manually pulling levers to keep the show on the road.\n[/split_line_heading][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/2″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1645531403983{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]Businesses across Ireland are facing these challenges head on by adopting Lean Thinking. By breaking down What They Do & How They Do It\, and then focusing on what the customer actually values. Through this they identify and eliminate Waste and Inefficiency\, leading to reduced costs\, improved quality\, and better customer service\, giving them the competitive edge.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/2″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”100″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1645531421394{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]This event will provide a hands-on introduction to Lean Thinking\, showing you how to spot Wastes in your processes. We will set out the many supports available to businesses to Grow Lean and hear from local businesses who will give an insight into the real and tangible change introducing LEAN principles to their business.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”23624″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] \nBrendan Pittman\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nPitmann Traffic & Safety Equipment\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Brendan Pittman is the managing director of Pittman Traffic and Safety Equipment which is a wholly Irish owned family run business since 1966. They supply leading edge road and protection products both in Ireland and globally.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_position=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] \nNessa Maguire\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nSam Agus Nessa\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nNessa is the founder of Sam agus Nessa which is an award winning furniture and product design company based in county Kildare\, Ireland. They design and create contemporary\, functional furniture and home wares utilising locally sourced\, Irish materials.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”23628″ alignment=”right” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_color=”#f4f4f4″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”80″ bottom_padding=”80″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”center” phone_text_alignment=”center” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Join us for this event:” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”center” phone_text_alignment=”center” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”right”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular-tilt” button_color=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://www.localenterprise.ie/Kildare/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/LEW-2022-From-Good-to-Great-Using-Lean-for-a-Competitive-Edge.html” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/using-lean-for-a-competitive-edge/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Kildare LEO,Lean,Lean business ireland,Midlands Lean Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220302T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111829
CREATED:20220223T150913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T120906Z
UID:23651-1646218800-1646222400@www.leanbusinessireland.ie
SUMMARY:The Role of Digitization in Supporting Lean Methods and Culture with Dawn Foods
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#03a9f4″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” top_padding=”4%” bottom_padding=”4%” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Midlands Lean Network” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:18|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”50″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1645704351111{margin-top: -8px !important;margin-bottom: -8px !important;}”] \nThe move to remote working and social distancing in workplaces led to disruption to so many aspects of businesses including Lean activities.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”100″][vc_custom_heading text=”This event is organised by the Midlands Lean Network and aims to provide an opportunity for practitioners\, business owners\, beginners\, and enthusiasts to Learn\, Share\, & Network. All businesses with an interest in Lean and Operational Excellence are welcome.  \nJoin Miriam Keogh\, Head of Continuous Improvement\, and Shannon Geoghegan\, Continuous Improvement Specialist to gain insights into how digitalization supported their Lean methods and culture in Dawn Farms. The event will include a presentation followed by optional breakouts sessions to connect with peers and discuss the topic of the day.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][nectar_animated_title heading_tag=”h6″ style=”color-strip-reveal” color=”Accent-Color” text=”March 2nd @ 11am”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” color_overlay=”#ffffff” overlay_strength=”1″][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text] \nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_thickness=”3″ divider_color=”accent-color” custom_height=”30″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_position=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] \n\nMiriam Keogh\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nHead of Continuous Improvement\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Miriam has worked in Dawn Farms for 18 years and her depth of knowledge and experience helps her to play a leading role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement across all the various functions of the business. She believes passionately in the power of great team work and sustainable long term solutions. \nMiriam is a graduate of UCC with a MSC in Supply Chain and a Lean Black Belt.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”23671″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_position=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”23672″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] \n\nShannon Geoghegan\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nContinuous Improvement Specialist\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShannon has an MSc in Strategic Quality Management with a specialism in Lean Sigma Systems and Lean Six Sigma. Before joining Dawn Farms she worked and studied Analytical Chemistry.  \n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] \nAbout Dawn Farms\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_thickness=”3″ divider_color=”accent-color” custom_height=”30″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”23642″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Established in 1985\, Dawn Farms is a family-owned company and the largest B2B specialist supplier of pre- cooked meat\, plant protein\, fermented and dried sausage ingredients outside of the U.S. The company currently supplies the world’s leading food brands across more than 50 international markets throughout the UK\, Europe\, The Middle East\, Asia and Africa.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_color=”#f4f4f4″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”80″ bottom_padding=”80″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”center” phone_text_alignment=”center” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Join us for this event:” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”center” phone_text_alignment=”center” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”right”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular-tilt” button_color=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/events/theroleofdigitizationinsupporti6900823057729216512/” text=”Register Here”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/the-role-of-digitization-in-supporting-lean-methods-and-culture/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
CATEGORIES:Digitalisation,Lean,Midlands Lean Network
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210910
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SUMMARY:Lean Business Ireland Enterprise Excellence Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:[button color=”undefined” hover_text_color_override=”undefined” url=”http://eeireland.com/lbi-registration/” text=”Register Here” color_override=””] \nNow in our 5th year of providing the Irish business community with an opportunity to share\, learn and continuously improve – the Lean Business Ireland conference (9th September)  2021 will come to you on an interactive virtual format and adapting to the current Global environment. \nOur delegates will join in from the comfort and safety of their own homes and offices across Ireland and around the world. While a number of our national speakers will broadcast live from a dedicated studio in Croke Park\, Dublin. International presentations will live stream from a number of destinations across the world\, including USA\, UK\, Finland\, etc. \nDelegates will enter into an interactive virtual conference environment\, which is designed with purpose to provide attendees with a visually attractive and engaging platform. Our delegates will have access to all presentations\, virtual exhibition booths for up to 12 months post event – allowing you revisit when particular topics become relevant in your organisation. \nBenefits of interactive virtual conference platform include: \n\nAccess to Virtual Main Stage for all keynotes\, presentations\, debates\, workshops for a period of 12 months.\nInteractive chat\, notes and digital meeting rooms (up to 16 people).\nOpportunities to meet 100’s of attendees virtually\, and set up private meetings and conversations.\nTake a break from presentations and visit our case study room\, poster display\, exhibitor booths during our virtual lunch.\nMeet the industry using our matchmaking and profiling facilities.\nAccess to mobile event app for 12 month period.\nDownload all your notes and messages taken throughout the event.
URL:https://www.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lean-business-ireland-enterprise-excellence-conference-2021/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Dublin Lean Network,Energy,Lean,Lean business ireland,Mid West Lean Network,Midlands Lean Network,Other,South West,West North West Lean Network
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210302T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111829
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T122351Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Lean: One Small Step or One Giant Leap\, Getting Started with Lean
DESCRIPTION:Growing Lean: One Small Step or One Giant Leap\, Getting Started with Lean \nLean focuses on the elimination of waste in day-to-day tasks\, improving efficiency\, saving time and money. The biggest challenge which many business-owners face\, is how to get started with Lean. \nThis afternoon session will introduce you to the basics of Lean thinking\, how it is applied and the many supports available. \nLean can be about more than cash savings though. It is about building a stable\, secure\, and sustainable business that is agile enough to face economic challenges. It liberates you\, as the business owner\, from non-value adding activities by questioning and re-designing processes. It allows you to focus on business growth and value-adding activities. It can also enhance your quality-of-life by relieving you of non-productive work. \nThe big question everyone is “How do I Get started”?  The decision to get started is the hard part and this seminar will introduce lean tools and thinking\, key steps and challenges to getting started.  It will also feature real-life examples from Irish businesses are that living Lean including: \n\nTrevor Lynam\, Lynam Painting\nKathleen Scully\, Vacuum & Pressure Service\nBarry Flanagan\, Kildare Brewing Company\n\nBusiness owners will be joined by Robert Hernan of Enterprise Ireland Stuart Nelson of Jigsaw Better Business for a panel discussion. \nThe webinar will include practical exercises and steps that you can apply in your business straight away. It will show you the way to get started\, who to connect with and what supports are available. If you are a micro enterprise looking to take your first steps in Lean\, this workshop is for you. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/growing-lean-one-small-step-or-one-giant-leap-getting-started-with-lean/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Dublin Lean Network,Lean business ireland,Mid West Lean Network,Midlands Lean Network,North East Lean Network,South East,South West,West North West Lean Network
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210121T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111829
CREATED:20210115T175725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T175823Z
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SUMMARY:Midlands Lean Network Seminar: Lean Reboot- Kicking off the Lean Journey in 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join Integra Lifesciences and Critical Healthcare for a discussion on Lean in 2021. \nThis lunchtime seminar hosted by the Midlands Lean Network will demonstrate the importance of Resilience and Innovation in achieving success in Lean and Operational Excellence. \nTopics include:\n– COVID-19 Impact to Business and to Lean journey.\n– Elements of Lean that have stood to business during COVID-19.\n– Lean Reboot 2021 – creating a new way of working. \nPanelists include:\n– John O’Donovan\, Plant Manager\, Integra Lifesciences\n– Catherine Cox\, Global Operations Excellence Program Manager\, Integra Lifesciences\n– Avril Crowley\, Supply Chain & Logistics Manager\, Critical Healthcare\n– Chloe Lowry\, Operations Assistant\, Critical Healthcare \nRegistration prior to event is essential  \nDate: January 21st\, 2021\nTime: 1pm\nPlatform: Zoom\nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuceutrzwjGdP1IajnXG5r5f0hhRk6Ofeb
URL:https://www.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/midlands-lean-network-seminar-lean-reboot-kicking-off-the-lean-journey-in-2021/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Lean business ireland,Midlands Lean Network,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201216T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111829
CREATED:20201130T160303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T160303Z
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SUMMARY:Midlands Lean Network: The 8 Wastes of Christmas -"Tim Woods"
DESCRIPTION:Midlands Lean Network: The 8 Wastes of Christmas -“Tim Woods”\nMidlands Lean Network\, in partnership with Lean Business Ireland\, will host an online networking event focusing on\nTIM WOODS\, aka “The Eight Wastes of Christmas” on December 16th at 7pm. \nIn this one-hour online evening event\, you will have an opportunity to meet and discuss with peers the challenges and success achieved by different companies in identifying and eliminating waste in their business. \nThis is an excellent opportunity to:\n1. Gain insights into the approach other companies take when faced with a similar challenge\n2. Share and discuss issues that you face in your own Lean journey\n3. Connect with peers and grow your network \nCapacity is limited and priority will be given to industry representatives. \n 
URL:https://www.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/midlands-lean-network-the-8-wastes-of-christmas-tim-woods/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Lean business ireland,Midlands Lean Network
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200423T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200423T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111829
CREATED:20200420T162820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T162820Z
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SUMMARY:LBI Webinar: What the Smart People are doing: Utilising Lean Tools to Engage and Maximise Remote Teams.
DESCRIPTION:Description \n  \nLean Business Ireland would like to invite you to the third panel discussion in a Covid 19 Series of online panel discussions with industry leaders. \nOur first two panel discussions focused on how businesses are reacting to the Covid 19 Public Health Emergency. These are available to view on www.LeanBusinessIreland.ie. \nWe are now transitioning to the second phase\, Continuing Operations During the Covid 19 Public Health Emergency. The next online panel discussion will be focused on the implementation of continuous improvement through remote teams. It will include a case study on “Remote Kanban” and the associated tools and best practice in remote training and development. \nPanellists: \n\nAiden O’Dwyer\, Head of Operations Ireland & UK\, DPS Engineering\nFiona Keogh\, Learning & Organisational Development Manager\, Analog Devices\n\n  \nModerator\, Sean Devlin\, Business Excellence Program Manager\, AbbVie and Chairperson of the West North West Lean Network \n  \nRegistration for the Event: \nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsfuiupzopGtWXc7WG1ClnZ9c41r4zk87N \nAs this is an online panel discussion\, please: \n  \n\nMute your microphone. If you are calling from a smartphone you will see the mic symbol or press *6 after you dial in;\nUse the chat function on Zoom to ask questions or email Senan.ORiain@ida.ie before or during the call;\nPlease note that places are limited however this event will be recorded and made available afterwards.\n\n  \nPlease check www.LeanBusinessIreland.ie for further details and Join Your local Lean Regional Network!
URL:https://www.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/lbi-webinar-what-the-smart-people-are-doing-utilising-lean-tools-to-engage-and-maximise-remote-teams/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
CATEGORIES:Dublin Lean Network,Lean business ireland,Mid West Lean Network,Midlands Lean Network,North East Lean Network,Other,South East,South West,West North West Lean Network
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200303T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111829
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T144045Z
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SUMMARY:Midlands Lean Network: An Introduction to LEAN Management
DESCRIPTION:As part of Enterprise Week the Local Enterprise Office in Kildare in association with the Midlands Lean Network are hosting a Getting Started with Lean event in the Osprey Hotel\, on Tuesday March 3rd @ 2pm – 4pm.  This is a popular event and will include talks local business people that will give an insight into the real and tangible change introducing Lean principles can have on businesses.  There will also be information of the many supports available to companies to Grow Lean\, including offers from the Local Enterprise Office\, Enterprise Ireland & the IDA.   \nLocal businesses speaking on the day include: Pop Up Races (Brian Conroy) & Carve On (Alan McCormack) talking about their experience on the LEO supported Lean for Micro Program.  Dawn Farms will be represented by Miriam Keogh discussing how Culture is Critical for Lean success. \nThese will be followed by an interactive presentation from Stuart Nelson of Jigsaw VAE: Getting Started with Lean: One small step or One Giant Leap.  Jigsaw VAE deliver the Lean for Micro program for Kildare LEO in 2020 \nThere will be Q&A with the speakers and there will be an opportunity for networking and refreshments after the talks have completed. \nThe event is free however registering your interest is essential. Registration from 2pm.
URL:https://www.leanbusinessireland.ie/event/midlands-lean-network-an-introduction-to-lean-management/
LOCATION:Osprey Hotel\, Naas\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Lean business ireland,Midlands Lean Network
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