A business model describes the rationale of how an organization creates, delivers, & captures value! 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. … Read more
The 2018 Research and Innovation Conference & Exhibition in March 2018 in CityWest boasts an impressive line-up of industry leaders, academics and government agencies who will engage in a stimulating blend of key note addresses and debates. Agenda 2020 is an ambitious plan to position Ireland as a global knowledge leader and a major hub of … Read more
Controlling energy, waste and water costs within an SME is oftentimes difficult to achieve as many companies simply don’t have a dedicated environmental manager. This is where €coMerit comes in. It has been designed specifically to assist SMEs identify and attain costs savings whilst also improving their environmental performance. This event will give SMEs in … Read more
The Mid-West Lean Network is now well established. It was set up to enable companies within the Mid-West region to learn about Lean, share best practice, improve their Lean undertakings and to facilitate member-to-member networking. We have learnt in the past year that many companies, particularly SMEs and the smaller micro enterprises, have not yet … Read more
The 5-day World Class Manufacturing training mission provides an in-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology and is aimed exclusively at EU managers with knowledge of WCM and an engineering background. It assists the participants to acquire a better understanding of TQC (Total Quality Control), TQM (Total Quality Management), TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), JIT (Just In … Read more
This 2 part-program will give you the skills and confidence to use the Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve processes and drive out waste in your organisation. You’ll also learn the essential faciliation skills you’ll need to run highly successful Lean Six Sigma projects. The first part of this program is an intensive, highly interactive … Read more
If your organisation is using agile practices in projects, or is considering adopting agile approaches to project management, the PMI-ACP® certification may be right for you. The PMI-ACP encompasses knowledge of agile principles, practices and tools and techniques across agile methodologies. It is intended for individuals who want to – Demonstrate to employers their level … Read more
This intensive half-day briefing is suitable for anyone who needs to learn the essential skills of managing their time effectively and optimising their personal effectiveness. You will learn how to organise your workflow, how to prioritise and how to delegate when appropriate. It is a practical course where the skills and techniques learned on the … Read more