Certificate in Business & Executive Coaching Leadership (FETAC Level 6)

Course Dates: 25^th February, 11^th & 12^th March, 8^th & 9^th April & 13^th May

Member Rate: €720.00

Coaching is about unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their performance.

This programme is designed to provide those with responsibilities for developing workplace competencies with the skills needed to develop individual performance in others. It is designed to create an understanding of the organisation and workplace context within which performance and individual career development takes place and it will provide the skills, knowledge and tools required to carry out effective coaching in the workplace.

Specific features of this newly revised programme include

(a) an exploration of the Co-Active Coaching model (course book provided);

(b) enhanced practical coaching applications; and

(c) an individual MBTI Personality assessment designed to provide participants with significant understanding of the psychology of workplace relationships.

All participants are required to attend a pre-course information session on the 25th February which will be held in the Cork Chamber (2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.) The trainer, Pat Lyons, will introduce you to the course and what you can expect from him and indeed, what is expected from you during the course.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will:

• Understand the distinctive nature of coaching as an intervention designed to enhance workplace competencies and career advancement
• Learn how to use a range of coaching models
• Understand the organisational context of coaching
• Have learned how to set goals for individual development
• Be in a position to build powerful coaching relationships
• Understand the non-critical, non-judgemental and confidential nature of the coaching relationship
• Have acquired the skills of rapport building, active listening, systematic questioning, feedback and empathy
• Have acquired an understanding of how personality and individual learning styles impact on the workplace learning environment
• Have developed personal effectiveness as a coach
• Be able to manage a coaching programme and evaluate the effectiveness of coaching as a development tool

This course is ideal for anyone who would like to learn the core skills of Business Coaching whilst also gaining a qualification which is on the National Qualification Framework in Ireland (FETAC Level 6). This course is suitable for managers and other individuals who are responsible for developing workplace competencies and who possess the interest and skills required to develop individual performance in others.

See our full range of courses at www.corkchamber.ie/training

Bookings can be completed through the website and enquiries should be directed to Aoife@corkchamber.ie  (Business School Executive)

Business School Calendar

February

Certificate in Supervisory Management  12^th February

MS Excel Intermediate     13^th February

Certificate in Train the Trainer    17^th February

Effective Presentation Skills 18^th February

MS PowerPoint ‘Beyond the Basics’ 20^th February

Certificate in Business & Executive Coaching Leadership 25^th February

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt           25^th February

MS Word Intermediate     26^th February

Conflict Management       27^th February

Introduction to Technical Writing 27^th February

March

Project Management Professional 11^th March

Microsoft Visio      12^th March

MS Excel Advanced           12^th March

Microsoft Project 13^th March

Dale Carnegie – High Impact Presentations 13^th March

Certificate in Train the Trainer    20^th March

PMI Exam Preparation     24^th March

Certificate in Supervisory Management  25^th March

April

Influencing & Negotiating Skills   16^th April

Call for companies to attend InterTradeIreland’s Equity Advisory Clinic, February 13, Rubicon Centre, CIT

Are you seeking to raise venture capital or business angel finance? Would you benefit from objective, independent advice? Do you meet our eligibility criteria? If you can answer ‘yes’ to these questions, they why not book a slot at the clinic? The clinic takes the form of a private one-to-one meeting with Drew O’Sullivan, InterTradeIreland’s lead equity advisor. During the meeting, Drew will outline and advise on fundraising activities; including business plan review, investment pitch practice and signposting to investors. He can advise on funding opportunities in both Ireland and Northern Ireland. For further information and to register for this event, click here. 

 ‘Entering the Indian Market’, in association with the Cork Chapter of the Ireland India Business Association, February 13, Port of Cork

The Cork Chapter of the Ireland India Business Association (IIBA) will host an evening seminar on ‘Entering the Indian Market’.  In response to demands from businesses for more focussed educational events with relevant information and vital contacts that they can immediately use to develop their Indian market strategy, the IIBA has organised this interactive event aimed at those who are now keen to enter, or expand, their business links in India. The evening will take the form of an initial presentation by Michael Dineen, CEO of Cork-based Contracting Plus. Michael will give a brief presentation on how he set up his business in India, to be followed by an interactive round-table discussion, which will be chaired by Mike Murphy, Director of the Asian Business Programme in UCC, who has previously lived and worked in India. To ensure that attendees get the maximum benefit from this event, places are strictly limited. 

The seminar will conclude with a short reception allowing participants to continue their discussions one-to-one, and to network. Catering will be provided, and kindly sponsored by, Bollywood Lounge restaurants.  There is no charge for this event, but due to the limited places, immediate booking is essential.  Please do not book a place unless you, or a colleague, will definitely attend.   Please note that there is no parking at the Port of Cork but there is ample parking at the Clarion Hotel car park just across the road. For further information please contact Liz@corkchamber.ie.

‘Mission for Growth to Belgium’, February 18-19, Wallonia, Belgium

A Mission for Growth, led by Vice-President Antonio Tajani, takes place in Wallonia, Belgium, on February 18 and 19, 2014. With a strategic location, Wallonia is within close proximity to excellent transport links, including European road and rail networks. The Walloon leading innovative industries are grouped in clusters. This mission targets the following industry sectors, corresponding to the main regional clusters:

• Transport and Logistics
• Spatial and Aerospace
• Mechanical engineering industries
• Biotech / pharmaceuticals / life sciences
• Cultural and Creative industries

The Mission aims at connecting Walloon SMEs to European companies active in the same or complementary sectors by participating in networking and B2B events. To register for the conference, click here or to register for the B2B event, click here.

‘Enterprise Ireland Exploring Exporting Workshop’, February 25, Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island

This workshop is aimed at early and pre-export companies that have the potential to sell their products/services in international markets. This highly practical one-day workshop will enable participants to investigate the export opportunities for their companies. By participating on the workshop participants will:

• Identify the challenges and risks associated with exporting
• Encourage you to take a systematic approach to preparing for export
• Enable you to assess and prioritise export opportunities
• Provide a framework to assess the capabilities and capacity of the business to support the demands of entering a new market
• Enable you to create a blueprint to prepare the business for the export journey

The workshop participation fee is €100 (VAT exempt) per client company, with a maximum of 2 participating delegates. For further information, contact Rena.Cushion@enterprise-Ireland.Com. Registration may be completed by clicking here. 

‘Mission for Growth to Italy’, March 13th-14th, Naples, Italy

In the framework of the Europe 2020 Strategy for Growth: Promoting Business Partnerships in Europe, the European Commission Vice-President, Antonio Tajani, heads a Mission for Growth whose aim is to contribute in assisting SMEs in the Campania region to successfully overcome current difficulties. The Mission will comprise of a conference and of business to business meetings (B2B); with the scope of promoting business, technological and research partnerships between local and European and non-European companies, universities, research centres and technological institutes. The mission is being organised in conjunction with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network and Regione Campania. Click here to register for the conference and click here to register for the B2B meetings.

‘Human Resources Training Programme - Japan Industry Insight’, May 12 to 06 June, Tokyo

The EU Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is organising a 4-week ‘Human Resources Training Programme (HRTP) - Japan Industry Insight’ and it will offer EU executives the opportunity to experience and understand both the cultural and economic elements which define and explain Japan's business and technological achievements. HRTP is targeted at small, medium and large enterprises, who wish to acquire a broad understanding of Japanese society, its culture, and the business environment and practices in Japan. The programme will comprise of lectures, seminars and company visits and is designed to help participants become informed about the actual conditions of Japanese business through practical analysis and research. The 4-week programme may be extended by an option fifth week of company visits.

For the first four weeks of the programme, the EU-Japan Centre will cover costs relating to tuition, travel costs for visits, interpretation, etc. SMEs can apply for a €2,500 scholarship towards living expenses. Additionally, a €500 scholarship will be paid after participation in the HRTP course if they submit a profile through the Enterprise Europe Network’s partnering service. Eligibility will be checked through the ‘scholarship request – self-assessment declaration’ form that will be sent to the selected SMEs before participating in the HRTP course. For further information about this programme, please click here. The deadline for receipt of applications is March 6.

Business Partnership Opportunities

• A Romanian manufacturer, integrator, and distributor of equipment and solutions for the ICT Industry are interested in developing partnerships with Irish companies. The company provides high performance IT equipment and has expertise and recognition for software solutions based on Intel technologies, Oracle, SAP etc. across a wide range of sectors. For further information, contact Liz@corkchamber.ie
• A German SME, working as a professionally qualified and independent consultant in the field of Renewable Energy, seeks partners working in the same field to share its know-how and to cooperate in international projects; preferable through a joint-venture type arrangement. For further information on this profile, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie
• A Belgian manufacturer of stainless steel toilet seats suited for use in public toilets, the medical sector, hotels, airports, boats, schools and companies; seeks trade intermediary partners. For further information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote 20130227032.
• An Israeli company specialised in the manufacture of electronic equipment and mechanically-accurate assemblies for the industry domain seeks hi-tech companies and security organisations to which it can offer its services under a joint-venture arrangement. For further information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote 20130603041

Andre Rieu in Vienna

4 night Vienna package from Cork 26 May 2014

Includes :

Coach Transfer from Cork to Dublin

Return Flights to Vienna with Aer Lingus including taxes

1 x 10 kg carry on bag

Return Private Airport Transfers

4 nights in a 3* Hotel in Vienna including breakfast

Seated Ticket to Andre Rieu Concert

City Tour & Schobrunn

€699 including taxes for 3* City Centre Hotel for 4 night package

€759 including taxes for 4* Hotel for 3 night package

Andre Rieu in Budapest

4 night Budapest package from Cork 31 May 2014

Coach Transfer from Cork to Dublin

Return Flights to Budapest with Aer Lingus including taxes

1 x 10 kg carry on bag

Return Private Airport Transfers

4 nights in a 4* City Hotel in Budapest including breakfast

Seated Ticket to Andre Rieu Concert on 07 May (can be upgraded)

City Tour of Budapest

€599 including taxes for 4* City Centre Hotel for 4 night package

AGENDA

- 09.00  Registration and Tea/Coffee

- 09.30  Welcome and Introduction

Enda McDonnell, Director – South/South East, Enterprise Ireland

09:40  Session 1 - The Business Story of William O’Brien Group

Hosted by business mentor John Lennon, this session will take the form of an interactive conversation with William O’Brien, CEO of William O’Brien Group about the company’s journey from home supplier to global player.

With the participation of the audience, the conversation will explore the pros and cons of preparing for, and finding, new customers overseas and assess the risks and rewards from deciding to grow a business through exporting.

11.00   Tea/Coffee

11.15  Session 2 – “Get Export Ready”

David Byrne, Manager, Potential Exporters Division, Enterprise Ireland. This session walks participants through the Enterprise Ireland programmes that support new and early stage exporters. It will cover the range of information, training, and financial products that are designed to test the commercial or technical feasibility of a new business idea. And will look at the on -line export “Health Check” tool, designed to enable a company to assess its business readiness for exporting.  Followed by Q&A.

Adrienne Rodgers, CEO (Acting), Cork City Enterprise Board This session will outline the supports offered by the Cork City and County Enterprise Board to drive the development of local business, including those interested in exploring exporting.  Followed by Q&A.

• 12.00          Close

 Enda McDonnell, Director – South/South East, Enterprise Ireland

If this is for you register here without delay: By Thursday, 13th February 2014

If you have any queries in relation to the workshop please contact Jacqui Norton HERE  or 021-4800228

We look forward to seeing you in Cork on Tuesday, 18th February 2014

http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/Events/OurEvents/Export-Workshops/