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INTERTRADE IRELAND INNOVATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE: 12th & 13th June 2012, Galway

The main conference theme is ‘Exploiting Industry and University Research, Development and Innovation: Why it Matters? and the sub theme is ‘Advancing Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY/TOYOTA LEAN CERTIFICATION: 18th-29th June 2012, Kentucky, USA

Facilitated at the University of Kentucky in the USA, and including site visits to Toyota and a supplier site, certification gives participants the confidence and ability to raise the important questions, see the real problems, understand and avoid potential failure modes and most importantly help leadership understand its key role in the transformation process. The days are organized into lecture / discussion in the mornings and laboratory in the afternoon. Cost: €3500.00 Member; €4500.00 Non Member (per person – includes flights, transfers & hotel B&B).

LEAN SIX SIGMA TRAINING AIDS

We have been upgrading our collection of YouTube videos used to support learning workshops. Click on the YouTube tab at the right hand side of this page to view the current collection. We would like to thank all the featured contributors for generously sharing their experiences such that we can learn. Try using the Toyota pit stop video to support your SMED training. Neat!

CRAIG BARRETT ON IRISH TECHNOLOGY SECTOR

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, the former Intel CEO and chairman had some encouraging things to say about the Irish tech sector. In particular, tune in from 3 mins 30 secs onwards.

A WELCOME RETURN – KEVIN’S BACK!

As of March 21st 2012 Kevin Phelan has rejoined the team at Cordatus and is already sharing his lean and six sigma expertise in learning workshops with our clients. We are delighted to have him back and so are our clients!

ICBE ANNUAL CONFERENCE: 18th & 19th April 2012, Dublin

The 2 day conference will be highly interactive consisting of keynote speakers and 2 workshops each day on the 3 transformation topics listed above (6 workshops per day). CEOs of leading companies will share their experiences of how they are transforming their organisations in Ireland to ensure continued growth and success.

HOW TO CREATE CONTROL CHARTS WITH MINITAB 16

For those of you new to Minitab, or looking for a refresher in particular tools, YouTube has a series of useful official Minitab tutorial videos. Just key in “Minitab” in the search box and select the tutorial you want.

SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT – TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

If you’re preparing for a six sigma green belt exam you might like to try our little 20 question green belt trial run. It’s purely for your own benefit, we don’t see your attempt, and you get the answers at the end of the test. More serious students might like to buy the buy the ASQ’s Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Handbook, which comes with CD ROM containing and extensive range of sample exam questions.