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

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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

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:28:45 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:51:06 +0000

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

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:47:13 +0000

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!

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:43:45 +0000

As of March 21^st 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!

FORFAS REPORT OF THE RESEARCH PRIORITISATION STEERING GROUP: 1st March 2012

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:35:05 +0000

This report identifies 14 priority areas that will become the focus of future State investment in research and innovation. The priority areas build on existing research strengths and investments and target public investment towards areas which will ensure that Ireland is a top-tier location for knowledge and innovation intensive enterprises and jobs for the future. The areas selected span all fields of science from natural sciences and engineering to humanities and social sciences.

DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS: 1st & 2nd March 2012, Athlone

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:43:47 +0000

This 2 day course will give engineers and technicians involved in process improvement a comprehensive understanding of the benefits, details and implementation of the design of experiments (DOE) technique.
Cost: €795 inclusive of course manual, lunch and refreshments.

MII DIGITAL MARKETING EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME: 27 March 2012, Dublin

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:20:59 +0000

Amongst other things, participants on this 13 week course will learn how to:

- Develop an Email Marketing Strategy that aligns with your business goals
- Effectively set up and manage Search Engine Marketing and Social Media Campaigns
- Uncover the tools and resources to build effective eCommerce sites at low cost
- Discover the best way to develop and retain customers online

For information contact Ailish Hollingsworth at ailish@mii.ie or 01 295 2355. Registration deadline 21st March 2012.

QUALITY IN IRELAND 2102 – CONFERENCE: 30th March 2012, Sligo

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:50:59 +0000

Hosted by Sligo IT this all Ireland conference on Quality is designed for people working or interested in all aspects of Quality in all sectors of the economy.

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

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:54:30 +0000

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.