Course details

“Advanced Skills & Thinking for Managers" is organised by long established, professional and experienced team of Business Management Trainers & Consultants. Delivered to the highest international standards, the programme provides a unique opportunity to build management knowledge, skills and experience in an enjoyable and highly effective learning environment. Programmes are tailored to meet the specific needs of each visiting group, usually groups are 10 to 15 people and in duration. Each day combines a ‘focused & practical’ learning workshop with a visit to Industry, Business or Government Agency and complimented by an appropriate social & cultural dimension. Alternative arrangements can be made but please request details. 

Typical Programme

The Programme is designed for Middle and Senior Managers of both Private & Public Sector organisations...

Participants complete a brief on-line form prior to the Study Visit to assist the organisers to understand the business and specific needs of each participant.

Each Programme has a Programme Director who is involved in all aspects of organisation and stays with the group each day throughout the visit.

Day 1, Arrive Dublin International Airport, usually Monday morning / return Saturday (programme adjusted to suit flights)

Luxury coach transfer to 4 Star Dublin City Centre Hotel (five nights). Meeting rooms, coffees, teas, water, light lunch and evening meals are provided.

Day 2, Introductory meeting; Programme overview & Introductions, ‘Actions & Learning’ Workbook and Programme Support Materials.

Each of four days has a high quality, half day tutor led workshop (possible subjects: Strategy, Leadership, Managing Self, HRM/D, Marketing & eCommerce, Innovation & Creativity, Managing Change, Optimising Growth & Profitability etc etc )

The programme includes five visits of interest to relevant Industries / Business or Irish State Facilities.

Day 3, mid afternoon, Tour of Irish Government Buildings, meeting with Government Senior Officials (as may be available).

Day 4, mid afternoon, Tour of Dublin City followed by Programme Dinner with Guest Speaker & Entertainment (eg. Dublin Castle, Trinity College etc).

Day 5, facilitated discussion, review of learning “Capture the Nuggets”, Action Planning, Business & Personal Development. Organisation of follow-up review meeting. Presentation of Certificates & Photos. Afternoon free / shopping / sightseeing.

Optional extension of visit to undertake additional research or study or visit more of Ireland (not include in fees)

Note, arrangements are subject to change as tutors and visit hosts may be available and so as to optimise the value of the programme for the majority of the participants.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Optimum Results

Since our foundation in 1995, We_They has been “Dedicated to Improving the Business Performance of our Clients” through the design and delivery of a wide range of results-focused training and consultancy services. We have worked with over 9000 clients across 11 Countries and are generally regarded within the industry as one of Ireland’s leading Training Companies.

In 2013, We_They was selected as a significant contributor to the development of new “Best Practice Guidelines in Training” by the EU’s European Training Foundation (ETF) and the company was also selected as “an exemplary host company” by the JobBridge Internship Programme evaluation consultants, Indicon.

We have worked with all of the Business Development Agencies on the Island of Ireland and operate from purpose designed office and support facilities mid-point on the Dublin / Belfast economic corridor. We employ 20 fulltime staff and 22 Quality Approved Associate Trainers / Consultants (QAAs), a quality standard which has been developed by, and is unique to, our company.

We_They has consistently maintained the highest of International Quality Standards, including ISO9001:2008 (since 1996), BS 8555 ‘Environmental & CSR’ best practices standard (2005) and Human Resource Excellence (2012). The Company is also an Accredited Centre for the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) and The Institute of International Trade (IITI), (both subject to Quality Assurance Audits).

In addition to our work in Ireland and the UK, our export work has seen projects over the past decade in Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, The Czech Republic, Romania, Malta and Jordan. In 2013 we commenced a series of substantial SME First Time Exporters programmes in the UAE.

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