Certificate in Supervisory Management (FETAC Level 6)

Course Dates: 22^nd & 28^th April, 8^th & 29^th May (Must attend all 4 days)

Member Rate: €500.00

The main purpose of this programme is to provide candidates with the tools and techniques necessary to work in a supervisory management role in a wide variety of organisations by instructing them in key areas such as their roles and responsibilities, employment legislation, recruitment, performance management, data protection, operational planning and budgeting.

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

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

This course is ideal for existing and newly appointed team leaders and supervisors, managers in business who have direct reports and who wish to learn best practice techniques for managing people through teamwork and people who wish to gain a professional, accredited qualification in the area of Supervisory Management.

This course is assessed through a Skills Demonstration and the trainee must also prepare a portfolio of work. The 4 day course is only €500.00 for Chamber members so don’t delay, BOOK TODAY!

Business School Calendar

April

MS Excel Intermediate                                                                       2^nd April

Dynamic HR Business Partner                                                          17^th April

Certificate in Train the Trainer                                                          23^rd April

Certificate in Supervisory Management                                            22^nd April

Project Management Professional                                                    30^th April

May

Digital Media for Business                                                                  6^th May

Effective Presentation Skills                                                               6^th May

PMI Exam Preparation Course                                                         15^th May

Conflict Management                                                                        19^th May

MS Word Intermediate                                                                      22^nd May

MS PowerPoint ‘Beyond the Basics’                                                 29^th May

At this workshop, you will hear from award winning CSR experts where attendees will:

•  Learn what CSR is all about and how it can be beneficial for your business;
•  Get tips on how to go about starting your own CSR programme;
•  Hear real life experiences from SMEs who have implemented successful CSR programmes;
•  Have the opportunity to ask the panel any questions about CSR; and
•  Have lunch and meet some great people!

Special guest speakers will include:

Karina Howley, CSR Manager, KPMG

Karina has over 10 years experience working in CSR and won the award for Outstanding Achievement in CSR at last year’s Chambers Ireland CSR Awards. She also chairs Chambers Ireland’s CSR Policy Council. Karina will demystify what CSR is really all about, how it can be beneficial for your business and give expert tips on how SMEs can get started in CSR.

Andrew Mullen, Facilities Manager, Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork. Andrew is the brains behind the excellent greening initiative at the Radisson Hotel which took home the award for Best Eco-Business at the 2010 CSR Awards. Sustainability and energy efficiency are often the easiest and most beneficial ways for SMEs to start out in CSR. Andrew will discuss how he implemented his strategy and the benefits he has reaped since.

Greg Canty, Managing Director, Fuzion Communications

Greg and Fuzion Communications were another SME winner at last year’s awards for their innovative project, Safebook. Safebook used Fuzion’s key skills, communications and understanding of social media, to provide the community with effective advice on cyber bullying. Greg will recount his personal experience of engaging in CSR and why he feels it is so important.
To register for this workshop, email amy.woods@chambers.ie or call 01 400 4319. The event is free to attend but places are limited. Refreshments will be served. If you have any queries please contact Amy Woods, Chambers Ireland at amy.woods@chambers.ie or Teresa O’Halloran, South West Regional Authority at tohalloran@swra.ie.

Free Seminar for SMEs on ISO 50001 Energy Management Standards, Cork Chamber, 3 April

In line with the EU priorities on SME competitiveness and energy conservation, Enterprise Europe Network Cork will host a seminar for SMEs on ISO 50001 Energy Management Standards. This seminar will help participating business to improve energy performance, cut costs and meet customer expectations.

ISO 50001 training can deliver energy cost savings for your business and better energy management systems help reduce carbon emissions, and improve business competitiveness. As the demand for environmentally-friendly services and products continues to grow, energy conservation is becoming a strong business advantage.

Topics to be covered in the seminar will include:

• Introduction to ISO 50001
• Comparison to other ISO standards
• ISO 50001 guidelines
• Developing an energy policy
• Establishing a team and deciding who does what
• How to conduct an energy review
• Setting up an improvement programme

The seminar will be facilitated by P.J. Henry, a qualified energy consultant engineer, who has many years experience of working in the multinational sector and currently provides training seminars and energy audits to companies around Ireland.   P.J is also a qualified BER (Building Energy Rating) consultant and ISO 50001 energy management systems lead auditor.

PJ has experience in real world implementation of management systems and will share his wealth of practical experience in showing you how to put systems in place in an efficient manner. Places at this event are limited and advance booking is essential. This workshop is kindly sponsored by Energia. For further information, please contact liz@corkchamber.ie

Atlantic 2014, Atlantic Communication Technologies Event, Santandar (Spain), April 14-15

For online registration which will open on April 8th 2014: www.b2match.eu/atlantic2014

Further information and enquiries: internacional@gruposodercan.es

Some of the topics for the thematic sessions during the Conference are as follows:

• Internet of Things and Internet of Services: Interoperability and Standardisation
• Internet of Energy – Ecosystem for Transferring, Storing and Processing Energy and Information
• The Open Data Paradigm
• From the Clout to the Fog Computing
• Beyond Smart Santandar
• 5g-PPP in H2020: Designing Advance Network Infrastructure for the next decade
• Big Data / Open Data in Business: Applications
• Smart Cities and FI-WARE: Innovation for Citizends
• Solutions in Cloud Computing
• Cloud and Safety

The programme seeks to identify best managed companies through a valuation process that extends far beyond financial results and is unique in that it recognises the efforts of the entire organisation, not just one individual. Michael Barry, Managing Director of Barry & Fitzwilliam, in accepting the award on behalf of his colleagues, stated:

‘With over 100 premium international brands, 70 staff and an anticipated turnover of €75M in 2014, we are always adding to our portfolio in order to enhance our reputation as a key player in the industry, with efficient controls in operation, and providing sustainable employment in Ireland.  This award copper fastens our reputation as a serious player in our market sector and this is really important to us and to our loyal staff.  Our portfolio of brands includes products from the multinational drinks groups Beam Global, Accolade Wines, Rémy Cointreau, Edrington, Mc Guigan, Villa Maria, Corona Extra, Corona Light and several others and we are continually adding to our offering, exploring new markets and new products. Indeed, just this week we have landed the Irish distribution rights to the premium German Pilsner Brand Warsteiner, and hope to replicate the considerable success we have enjoyed with another German brand – Jägermeister.   We plan to add several new brands to our portfolio in 2014.’ 

When asked what, in his opinion, constituted a ‘Best Managed’ company, Michael Barry told us: ‘Personal relationships are the cornerstone of our business.  It is the tide of team-spirit that urges people to drive on to success, and this is very evident in our company.  Trusting relationships across the board are crucial, and while our management team and I are facilitators in driving the business, it is the team on the warehouse floor, in administration, distribution and merchandising, that provide the crucial efficient and timely backup that makes our company a success.  Ultimately, it’s our fantastic sales and marketing team that ensure our range of products are out there on the shelves and they are empowered to be entrepreneurial in their approach to business and clients welcome that flexibility.  Relationships with our brand owners are also key to our success.  Our experience, integrity and ability to deliver the numbers are vital.  Having weathered a tough period in Irish business (like many others) over the last number of years we are optimistic for the future.  Personally, I feel that optimism is the only way to go in life, and it’s amazing how a positive attitude engenders confidence!’ 

He added:  ‘Managing a company requires careful planning.  Planning is essential in developing a firm’s potential, ensuring that long-range visions as well as short-term goals are achieved.  I believe that business owners should look to the talents and leadership skills within their organisations and allocate responsibility in the planning and decision-making processes.Open and effective communications play an integral role in managing and operating any successful business. With open communications, changes and their effects on the organization are quickly shared, allowing time to respond and take advantage of evolving opportunities.’

Mr. Barry concluded:  ‘Good time management, an ability to be decisive, and clearly defined roles and goals within the organisation are essential.  Business today often demands compressed timelines and delivery dates which make extraordinary demands on people.  We try to uphold an effective management structure that can channel the productive capacity of our colleagues towards business growth and profits.’ www.bandf.ie

The event will be of special interest to public representatives and senior management including human resources management of companies in Cork. The unique session will conclude in one hour and light refreshments will be served.

The Chief Scout of Ireland, Michael John Shinnick and his team look forward to meeting you.

R.S.V.P. to southernprovince@scouts.ie / Tel: 021-4310034   .......  By 12.00 noon 28th March

More than one person from each business may attend but please note this seminar is only suitable for those that influence the business strategy. If you have any queries please contact Elmarie Kelleher, Regional Business Banking Manager. Tel 086-0231486. Email: elmarie.m.kelleher@aib.ie

Tickets for this great event cost €75 which will include a champagne drinks reception, beautiful four course meal, entertainment from the ‘The Incredibles’ and the MC on the night will be PJ Coogan from 96FM. There will be great table prizes up for grabs and the monster raffle include prizes of a pair of two season passes to the 2014 Irish Open at Fota Island and a pair of Il Divo tickets for their concert in Musgrave park in June which includes a limousine escort and weekend stay at The Imperial Hotel.

To continue on with this awareness campaign there will be a 'Light it up Blue' coffee morning taking place at the Electric Bar on the South Mall from 10am-12pm on April 2nd, World Autism Awareness Day. On this day businesses and public buildings will light up in the colour blue to raise awareness of autism. The public are encouraged to hold their own coffee mornings and other fundraising events throughout this week to raise money for the Cork Association for Autism who provide residential, respite, day service, home support and an asperger syndrome support service to adults on the autism spectrum.

Marion Courtney Fundraising Manager at the Cork Association for Autism hopes that the people of Cork will come along and show their support for these C.A.A events. ‘Our gala ball will kick-start a week of activities which will raise awareness of autism in Cork and raise funds for our newly launched 'Building for the future' project. Support from the public and corporates is vital in order for us to continue to develop our services’.

Tickets for the Light it Up Blue Gala Ball can be booked at the C.A.A. fundraising office at 18 Cook St., by calling 021 427 1808 or online at www.corkautism.ie.