Certificate in Training Delivery & Evaluation - The New Train the Trainer! (FETAC Level 6)

Course Dates:  2^nd, 9^th, 18^th and 25^th March. Must attend all three days.

Member Rate: €525.00

This 4 day course, one of our more popular, is to provide training delivery personnel with the tools and techniques required to effectively deliver, assess and evaluate their training programmes.

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

• Identify the key principles of adult learning and incorporate these into the design and delivery of their training activities.

• Set clear and specific training objectives for their programmes.

• Outline the roles and competencies of an effective trainer.

• Explain the principles of group dynamics in a training environment.

• Discuss the specific issues of equality, diversity and disability regarding training access and delivery in the context of current legislation.

• Identify the key components in preparing for training delivery.

• Deliver an effective training programme.

• Identify appropriate assessment techniques for a training intervention.

• Assess a range of models, techniques and approaches to evaluate training programmes effectively.

• Produce an evaluation report for a training programme, highlighting the areas of success and the opportunities for improvement.

This course is ideal for Managers and/or supervisors responsible for the training and development of staff, individuals wishing to gain a professional, accredited qualification in the area of training and those who may be seeking to change direction in their professional lives and explore employment opportunities in the area of training.

So if you wish to gain a professional, accredited qualification in the area of training, BOOK TODAY!

Personal Effectiveness

Course Date: 3^rd March 

Member Rate: €140.00

You will gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to manage your time more effectively by:

• eliminating unnecessary interruptions
• prioritising tasks
• understanding the difference between urgent and important

Once you complete this programme, you will be able to

• Assess your work priorities and schedules
• Prioritise your tasks
• Set individual goals and objectives
• Plan your time effectively in order to achieve your personal and organisational goals
• Identify and manage time robbers such as e-mails, meetings, phone calls and interruptions
• Overcome Procrastination
• Manage your communications more effectively
• Delegate tasks effectively
• Improve your work output as a result of improved personal effectiveness

This course includes effective time management, the 4D Process: Important vs Urgent Tasks, Setting SMART Goals & Objectives, Personal Effectiveness, Emotional Intelligence & Influencing Others, Effective Delegation & Focused Communication.

This one day course can transform your working day, BOOK NOW!

Learn About Lille - The Food Industry Powerhouse of Northern France

Tuesday 11^th March 2015, The Clarion Hotel, Cork
08.00-10.30

Join the Enterprise Europe Network on Wednesday 11^th March, to learn about Lille.  Located in Northern France, on the border with Belgium, the Lille region provides access to 78 million consumers and 5 European capitals within a radius of 300km. The region has a particularly strong food industry, and is home to many food industry leaders, including Coca-Cola, Danone, McCain, Tate & Lyle, and Kerry Group, to name but a few. The Boulogne-sur-Mer seafood centre in Lille is the largest seafood processing centre in Europe, processing 300,000 tons of seafood annually.  Two leading regional clusters include the Nutrition, Health, Longevity (NHL) and Eurasanté clusters and these clusters represent the region’s strengths in the food and pharma/healthcare sectors. 

Speakers will include:

• Olivier Charras, Project Manager – Nord France Invest
• Capucine Maës - Deputy Development Director, Nutrition Health & Longevity (NHL) Cluster 
• Emmanuelle Cousin – Project Manager, Nutrevent

Why attend this seminar?

The seminar is designed for Irish companies looking to expand into mainland Europe and who want to learn more about the supports and incentives available via Nord France Invest. Furthermore, companies looking for business partnership opportunities, or collaboration opportunities in the area of R&D and innovation, particularly in the Agri-food and health industries, will learn more about how to explore these opportunities.  

An Introduction to UCC food research and EU project specialists

Following the seminar, from 10.30-11.30, there will be an opportunity for one-to-one meetings and networking with the speakers from Lille and also with some of the UCC food research and EU project experts. There will be a brief introduction to food research at UCC (Prof. Alan Kelly, UCC) and H2020 opportunities in this area (Dr Sonia Monteiro, UCC). SMEs in the food/health sectors that are investing in R&D or have experience of EU projects are invited to join this meeting to investigate potential areas of future collaboration. (Please advise when booking for this event if you would like to stay for this meeting/networking opportunity and if there is anyone in particular that you would like to speak to during a 1:1 meeting.)

Who should attend?

Organisations working in the agri-food/health/logistics sectors or anyone with an interest in the Lille region, including SMEs and MNCs; Researchers; Industry clusters; Educational bodies. For more information contact Katherine@corkchamber.ie

Speaker Profiles:

Olivier Charras, Project Manager – Nord France Invest 
Olivier has a Masters in International Management (ESC Poitiers Business School – Sherbrooke University (Quebec)) and is a graduate of Graduate of ESC Poitiers Business School. Since 2004 he has been working as Project Manager - Direct Marketing Manager for NORD FRANCE INVEST, the Investment Promotion Agency for Lille Region. NORD FRANCE INVEST is charged with promoting the Lille Region solutions for the development of internationally mobile investments and assisting foreign companies in all the steps of their investment projects in Lille Region. It is the 3rd region in France for inward investment, Lille Region welcomes Irish leaders such as Kerry Ingredients, Ingersoll Rand, Kingspan, Smurfit Kappa to name a few. The Lille Region is a major hub for food and nutrition companies, home to major actors such as Tate & Lyle, Roquette, Coca – Cola, Häagen Dazs, Cargill, Mondelez. 

Capucine Maës - Deputy Development Director, Nutrition Health & Longevity (NHL) Cluster 
Capucine studied Nutrition and Health at Lasalle Beauvais, a specialist institution in the areas of Nutrition, Health and Agrifood. I graduated as a nutritionist in 2005. Since 2006, she has been working in the Nutrition Health Longevity Cluster. From 2006 to 2013, she was a nutrition and agrifood Project Manager where she was responsible for collaborative projects between academia and private companies. In addition, she developed the network of members and also designed the concept of key events such as Nutrevent.  In 2013, she became Deputy Development Director of the NHL Cluster. My role consists of managing the development team, promoting the Cluster and its members and increasing membership. I also research, develop and initiate projects.

Emmanuelle Cousin – Project Manager, Nutrevent
Following a Masters degree in Business and Science, Emmanuelle started to work as an international marketing officer at Eurasanté, the economic development agency dedicated to the health sector in Northern France. Part of her job was to advise companies in their strategic development abroad, identify business opportunities and provide market analysis. After a 4-year experience, Emmanuelle moved to Eurasanté events department as a project manager and is now in charge of the promotion of NutrEvent, the international event dedicated to business & innovation in the field of Nutrition and Health (Lille, 17-18 June 2015)

ANUGA FoodTec 2015 – Sustainability in Food Production –Workshops and Brokerage Event, 26th-27th March, Cologne

Anuga FoodTec is one of the world’s leading global trade-fairs for the food and beverage industry and is one of the only fairs in the world that covers all aspects of food production. It covers everything from machines, to packaging material, to food ingredients and services. The prime focus of the event is on innovation and technology within the industry.

The EEN, together with TRADEIT, are organising a free brokerage event at the ANUGA FoodTec in Cologne next month. The brokerage event is targeted at small food producers and companies that can provide technology and knowledge to help them create more sustainable businesses. The event, therefore, will be of particular interest to food producers and to sustainable technology providers. The main focus of interest at the trade-fair will be on:

• Water and energy efficiency in food production
• Efficient raw material sourcing and waste prevention management
• Food chains and food miles
• Direct business effects of green certifications / audits

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Get the latest information about keeping food businesses sustainable
• Present, discuss and develop new projects
• Initiate cross-border contacts and co-operation
• Showcase business and technologies
• Improve, diversify and innovate to gain market share

Network Cork is excited to be hosting an interactive and informative panel discussion at its monthly network meeting on Wednesday, 11^th March at the River Lee Hotel. Focusing on harnessing opportunities in changing times, the event will be chaired by Avine McNally, Director of Ibec Networks, and will feature four speakers from the Cork business world who will share their experiences and perspectives on the theme of “Harnessing Opportunity in Changing Times”.

Featuring:

•  Ann Doherty, Chief Executive, Cork City Council 
• Jean O’Sullivan, Manager Female Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Ireland
•  Kay Flynn, Senior Director, Lilly Global Finance Shared Services, Eli Lilly and
• Jim Barry, Managing Director, Barry Group.

This event is free of charge to Network Cork Members with a fee of €25 for Non-members. Men are also welcome to attend.