Certificate in Supervisory Management (FETAC Level 6)

Course Dates: 4 Days (25th February, 3rd March, 10th March & 7th April) Must attend all 4 days

Member Rate: €525.00

The main purpose of this programme is to provide candidates with the tools and techniques necessary to work in a supervisory management role. You will learn the key areas of management such as roles and responsibilities, employment legislation, recruitment, performance management, data protection, operational planning and budgeting.

If you are new to the management area, thinking of moving or are an existing manager, this course is ideal for you.

At the end of this programme, successful participants will be able to:

1. List the roles and responsibilities of a supervisor/line manager;
2. Analyse the process of staff recruitment;
3. Identify the key areas of workplace legislation and best practice in staff supervision;
4. List the main provisions of the Data Protection Act;
5. Develop operations manuals for work-related procedures, including systems for records management;
6. Prepare departmental budgets, taking into account a range of potential expenses such as labour and material costs, insurances and contingency;
7. Identify best practices in the ongoing training and development of their staff;

Manage performance and conduct effective performance appraisals.

European funding available for ‘Human Resources Training Programme – Japan Industry Insight, 9 May to 3/10 June 2016, Tokyo, Japan

This 4/5 week managerial programme is being run by the EU Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation in Japan provides an outstanding opportunity for EU companies to understand Japanese industrial structure and business practices. It is aimed towards European managers who have a role in defining and implementing their companies’ policies in relation to Japan, who engage in business travel to Japan, or who wish to be kept informed about management practices there.

What is Human Resources Training Programme (HRTP)?

The Human Resources Training Programme (HRTP) is open to companies of varying sizes and its course content will include:

• Lectures on Japanese history, economy, politics and legal matters
• Japanese language and culture courses
• Joint seminars with Japanese business people (with role-play exercises about decision-making, team management & negotiation)
• Field trip outside Tokyo
• Optional individual company visits and matchmaking activities during the 5th week

Special participation conditions for European SMEs

Participants from SME companies can benefit from up to €3,000 in scholarships.

For further information about this training programme, contact Eimear. 

One of the functions of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) project is to gather SME feedback on various EU issues and topics. This information is then fed back to the European Commission. The Commission is currently consulting on the new eGovernment Action Plan 2016-2020, one of the actions for completing the Digital Single Market, as announced in the Communication on a Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe.

The new eGovernment Action Plan 2016-2010 will address the needs, requirements and expectations of European citizens and businesses with respect to the delivery of effective, efficient and user-friendly government services to the EU. The consultation is aimed towards individual citizens, businesses or private organisations, and from national/regional/local public bodies.

To complete the survey and have your say, click here. Upon completion of the survey, please send your survey case ID number to Katherine. The closing date for receipt of survey reference numbers is Friday, 22^nd January. 

In between these overnight closures period i.e. during the day on Wednesday and Thursday, the N40 including the Tunnel and its approach roads will be open to traffic as normal.

Alternative traffic routes are available via the city centre during the periods of closure as follows:

On the North side of the river, Southbound traffic should travel from the Dunkettle Interchange to the City Centre via the Tivoli dual carriageway and Lower Glanmire Road (N8), and then follow signs for the South Ring (N40) via the South City Link Road (N27).

On the Southern approaches to the Tunnel, Northbound traffic should travel via the Kinsale Road Roundabout to the City Centre via the South City Link Road (N27), and then follow signs for Dublin (N8) and Waterford (N25) via Lower Glanmire Road.

Are you planning some important changes in your business in 2016?

More than 70% of organisational change efforts fail! Many of the reasons for these failures have been identified as

• Failure to share the vision successfully
• Failure to communicate effectively throughout the change cycle
• Failure to deal effectively with fear and resistance around change
• Failure to have meaningful accountability for success or failure

None of these reasons have anything to do with the actual planned change itself, but rather with the leadership and motivation of the people involved. We so often fail to give the time and attention needed to engage people properly in change from the beginning resulting costly delays and often failure.

I have been partnering successfully with leaders and organisations for 10 years now to help them design and implement change in a way that achieves their goals and leaves them with a happy, motivated workforce. My client list includes banks, pharmaceuticals, technology companies, SMEs and charities.

I am now offering intensive one-to-one half-day and full-day programmes for leaders on How to Plan for Success Through Your People. The programme will involve

• A discovery phone-call to get a clear understanding about your particular challenge and change context

• 1-2 follow up coaching sessions by phone to ensure that you are getting the results you desire when you are implementing your plan.

This programme can take place at your office, on-line or at a pleasant hotel setting and is priced accordingly.

To discover if this programme will deliver what you need for 2016, please contact Miriam by calling 087-2399522 or emailing Miriam.

For more information about Space for Change or Miriam, please check out website.

The Simon Community works tirelessly in their effort to help homeless people return to independent living through the provision of a wide range of services including; sheltered accommodation, community outreach and health services. 

Freshly prepared pancakes, with a delicious variety of fillings, will be served in the relaxed surroundings of Orchids restaurant overlooking our private gardens. Pancakes are not the only delights on offer. Our Patisserie team will serve dainty miniature cakes, pastries, mini-breads as well as sandwiches. Round off the afternoon with your choice of freshly brewed tea or coffee.

Should you wish to support this initiative, Hayfield Manor’s Afternoon Tea will be served on Tuesday 9^th February between 1 and 3.30pm.  Afternoon Tea in aid of this very deserving charity will be priced at €32 per person.  This will be a ticketed event so pre-booking is essential. For bookings please call 021 4845900 or alternatively email.