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Welcome to Galway Executive Skillnet
Galway Executive Skillnet is a multi-sector learning network which provides subsidised training for over 300 local businesses. We are committed to supporting regional growth and workforce development through the provision of quality, industry-led training. Our objective is to support the advancement of our member companies by identifying and addressing their technical and non-technical skills needs. Contact us today to learn more.
Galway Executive Skillnet is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and member companies.
BiG* Leaders Summit 2019
We are Galway Executive Skillnet and we believe that while Galway is recognised as ‘the place to live in Ireland’ we need to ensure that it is ‘the place to work in Ireland’. To achieve this aim we need strong successful businesses, with strong successful teams, managers and leaders.
If you believe that BiG* contributes to your success – this is the event for you.
Our Keynote Speakers
Why Challenge and Adventure?
Damian Browne, Ultra Adventurer
Maximising Talent & Creating High-Performance Teams
Petal Pilley, Blue Teapot Theatre
Global Workplace Trends
Paul Healy, Skillnet Ireland
Enhancing Innovation Capability
Sinead Heneghan, IITD
Making a Profit in a 4 Day Week
Felim McDonnell, ICE Group
The Millennial Generation
A panel discussion which will have a group of millennials sharing their views on working in a multi-generational environment, the challenges and opportunities which this presents in the future world of work.
Why Challenge and Adventure?
Damian Browne, Ultra Adventurer
Ultra adventurer Damian Browne will talk about his mental strategies, processes and tools that have helped him overcome some of the most extreme environments and challenges: A 6-day Sahara marathon, solo row across the Atlantic, and 5 out of 7 complete on his Seven Summits Challenge. Not to be missed!
Maximising Talent & Creating High-Performance Teams
Petal Pilley, Blue Teapot Theatre
CEO & Artistic Director of the multi-award-winning Blue Teapot Theatre Co., Petal Pilley, will share insights into how to recognise and maximise the talent available to achieve a high performing team. Petal’s inspiring and authentic story will show how she has led a team with intellectual disabilities to win multiple awards both on stage and on film.
Global Workplace Trends
Paul Healy, Skillnet Ireland
The pace of change will never be slower than it is today. As Chief Executive of Skillnet Ireland, the Government agency responsible for the promotion and facilitation of in-employment upskilling, Galway native Paul Healy will examine some of the mega trends rapidly changing the workplace.
These include digital transformation, demographics, disruption and changing consumption patterns, which will direct the future focus of our Learning and Development activity.
Enhancing Innovation Capability
Sinead Heneghan, IITD
Peter Drucker famously said: “Business has only two basic functions – marketing and innovation”.
As CEO of the IITD, Sinead Heneghan is one of the leading authorities on Learning & Development and will take a critical look at how Ireland is currently performing on innovation. Are we supporting our staff enough to be truly innovative? Can this be trained or learned? The IITD has just completed a research project which provides these answers, which Sinead will share at BiG* Leaders Summit.
Making a Profit in a 4 Day Week
Felim McDonnell, ICE Group
CEO of ICE Group Felim McDonnell had the idea to introduce the ground-breaking 4 Day Week in his organisation. The first company in Ireland to do so, Felim will talk about how it is possible to implement radical change while getting buy-in from staff, without compromising on client service levels and maintaining a profitable business.
Our Promoting Agency
With offices in Galway, Dublin, Limerick and Sligo, we provide national and international services across a wide variety of sectors.
Training Programmes
Thu 19 Sep 2019
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM (4 hours) The course is suitable for those with a responsibility for the installation, operation and maintenance of abrasive wheels in accordance with the relevant regulations.
The course is highly participative with emphasis on the
practical element of the training.
Note: This course is specific to tools associated with abrasive wheels and not the safe use of power tools in general.
Thu 19 Sep 2019 - Mon 23 Sep 2019
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (5 days) The course aims to equip learners with the practical skills, knowledge and competencies to provide first aid and life-saving support in an accident situation.
The instructional format includes: lectures, practical exercises, practice and drills, and instructional videos.
Thu 19 Sep 2019
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (3 hours) Current health and safety legislation requires that all employees engaged in manual handling activities must be given training in safe lifting techniques.
The term manual handling is used to describe a range of activities including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving an object.
The course provides participants with the knowledge and skill to conduct manual handling activities in a manner that will prevent injury.
All Trainers are QQI certified as required by the Health & Safety Authority (HSA).
Mon 23 Sep 2019 - Mon 18 Nov 2019
06:30 PM - 08:00 PM (9 weeks) Now, more than ever, employers have to ensure that they are complying with their obligations under employment legislation. With so many changes taking place in the Irish workplace an understanding of the fundamental issues in employment law is now essential.
This 8 week course will provide participants with a thorough understanding of the crucial elements of Irish employment law including contracts of employment, equality, unfair dismissals, statutory leave, The WRC and workplace bullying and harassment.
Tue 24 Sep 2019 - Wed 4 Dec 2019
09:30 AM - 03:30 PM (11 weeks) This programme is designed to support a combination of team leaders, supervisors and managers. It is of benefit to managers looking to enhance their skills further and looking for practical application of best management practices and how to successfully apply them consistently.
Thu 26 Sep 2019 - Mon 30 Sep 2019
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (5 days) The course aims to equip learners with the practical skills, knowledge and competencies to provide first aid and life-saving support in an accident situation.
The instructional format includes: lectures, practical exercises, practice and drills, and instructional videos.
Thu 26 Sep 2019 - Fri 18 Oct 2019
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (4 weeks) The course is designed to equip the learner with knowledge, skills and competence in the theory, principles and best practices of project management. The learner will be provided with the fundamental skills required to adopt a structured approach to project management which can be applied to almost any project management situation across industry and business.
Mon 30 Sep 2019
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM (4 hours) This Cardiac First Response – Community Level course was developed by PHECC, the Pre- Hospital Emergency Care Council, as a national standard for anyone who has to deal with a heart attack, stroke or choking. A Cardiac First Responder can play a vital role in keeping a person alive until they receive expert medical assistance. Equally CPR and an AED are important links in the chain of survival.
Mon 30 Sep 2019
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM (4 hours) This Cardiac First Response – Community Level course was developed by PHECC, the Pre- Hospital Emergency Care Council, as a national standard for anyone who has to deal with a heart attack, stroke or choking. A Cardiac First Responder can play a vital role in keeping a person alive until they receive expert medical assistance. Equally CPR and an AED are important links in the chain of survival.
Mon 30 Sep 2019 - Tue 1 Oct 2019
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM (2 days) Designed as an approved Certification Course for Experienced Operators who are not certified or whose certificates have expired.
The course covers the key operating elements and safety practices for Reach or Counter Balance Trucks. It concludes with theoretical and practical competence tests.
Mon 30 Sep 2019
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM (1 day) Designed as an approved Refresher course for previously certified operators, the course revisits the key operating elements and safety practices in line with the Code of Practice. The course concludes with theoretical and practical assessments.
Mon 30 Sep 2019
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (3 hours) Current health and safety legislation requires that all employees engaged in manual handling activities must be given training in safe lifting techniques.
The term manual handling is used to describe a range of activities including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving an object.
The course provides participants with the knowledge and skill to conduct manual handling activities in a manner that will prevent injury.
All Trainers are QQI certified as required by the Health & Safety Authority (HSA).
Tue 1 Oct 2019
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (1 day) To give the novice Excel user an introduction to Excel and enable him/her get familiar with formulas/basic functions/data entry and how to navigate around the programme.
Tue 1 Oct 2019
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM (1 day) This programme will give participants confidence to deal with challenging behaviour and performance related issues. Furthermore it addresses how to continue to maintain high levels of performance from staff that are performing well.
Wed 2 Oct 2019
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (1 day) The aim of this workshop is to enable participants to explore how they too can manage their time better and thus improve their effectiveness and deliver the results that matter.
Thu 3 Oct 2019 - Fri 4 Oct 2019
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (2 days) The aim of the course is to refresh learners with the practical skills, knowledge and competence to provide first aid and life-saving support in an accident situation.
Thu 3 Oct 2019
09:30 AM - 03:30 PM (1 day) The Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the General Applications 2007 requires that all hazards in a workplace be identified, risk assessed and that adequate precautions be introduced.
Ergonomics is a method of fitting a work area to the worker. The purpose is to reduce the amount of strain put on the body and eliminate visual and musculoskeletal stress and damage.
Employers are required to analyze VDU workstations and the general work environment paying particular attention to eyesight, physical difficulties and mental stress and to introduce measures to control any risks identified.
Thu 3 Oct 2019 - Thu 12 Dec 2019
09:30 AM - 03:30 PM (11 weeks) This programme is designed to support a combination of team leaders, supervisors and managers. It is of benefit to managers looking to enhance their skills further and looking for practical application of best management practices and how to successfully apply them consistently.
Mon 7 Oct 2019
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM (4 hours) The course trains participants to act in the capacity of a Fire Warden/Fire Marshal in a place of work. It reviews the actions to be taken by a Fire Warden in the event of a fire or emergency situation.
Wed 9 Oct 2019
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (1 day) For users who have either completed the Beginners’ course or who have gained sufficient experience to be familiar with the Beginners’ topics.September 2019
October 2019
Testimonials
"Well done on a great event. I thoroughly enjoyed participating and learning from it. "
"Congratulations to all on an excellent event yesterday, I have spoken to several delegates and feedback was very very positive."
"I have found the course very enjoyable, informative and practical. Looking forward to closing out on Monday and putting my new training to good use."
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