Course details

“I attended the Essential Management Skills course through ISME in 2013 and found all aspects of the course to be extremely interesting and beneficial to both myself and Sea Clean Ltd.

The course enabled me to get a full understanding of the business and competitive environment we work in and from this base I was able to recommend and implement a number of new business initiatives with Sea Clean, most notably the Human Resources end of the business.

I found the Trainers worked with the group very well based on peoples expectations of what they needed to get out of the course.

Undertaking the project was a great achievement for me personally.”

Theresa Connolly, Sea Clean

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This programme is designed for newly appointed managers/supervisors or those who haven’t yet received formal management training as it provides them with the fundamentals of Management Skills.

HOW DOES MY BUSINESS BENEFIT?

The programme will provide you with specific skills in management and the learning is transferred to the company through the completion of an IMPROVEMENT PROJECT under the guidance of an experienced Business Mentor. (2 days individual mentoring provided) for each participant. The programme will also enhance the participants’ practical capabilities and confidence to help them contribute more positively to your business.

AIM

In order to grow your business you need skilled managers in place. The skills learned on the programme will help your managers to:

  • Be better managers, with an improved aptitude for business
  • Be more effective communicators in all business situations
  • Have a more proactive, skilled approach to doing business
  • Have additional skills in finance, people and profit management

COURSE CONTENT

Participants complete 8 one day modules and a company improvement project and are provided with 2 days one-to-one mentoring which is provided by experienced SME advisers.

  • Communication Skills
  • People Management
  • Project Planning
  • Financial Management
  • Time Management
  • Health and Safety Management
  • Report Writing and Presentation Skills
  • Employment Law

METHODOLOGY

In class sessions are highly interactive, with participants learning practical tools which they can used immediately back in the workplace. Learning is transferred to the company through the completion of an IN-COMPANY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. All participants complete an improvement project in their own company under the guidance of an experienced SME Business Adviser. (2 days individual mentoring provided.)

CERTIFICATION

Participants who successfully complete the company improvement project, related report, short assignments and presentation are eligible for certification to achieve QQI Level 6 Component Awards in Business Management and Communications.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About ISME Skillnet

ISME, the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association, is the only independent representative association for Small and Medium Enterprises and currently has in excess of 8,750 members nationwide. Uniquely in Ireland, ISME is independent of big business, big banks and government and gives voice to the issues facing SME owner-managers.
ISME is owned, funded and managed by SME owner-managers, representing the sector through its almost 9,000 members. Therefore they can rightly claim to be the true independent voice of the Irish SME. ISME is a not for profit membership organisation whose National Council is made up of elected owner-managers of SMEs from all over Ireland and from a variety of sectors.
ISME exists to support SME owner-managers by lobbying on their behalf, providing advice and information, and offering discounts on products and services through Discount Schemes. ISME also provides a number of opportunities for business networking through events and training and to do business with other ISME members via the Member to Member area of the theybsite.
The tax-deductible membership is a cost-effective way for SME owner-managers to network with like-minded business people and to be continually updated on issues that impact on their business.
The mission of ISME, the independent organisation for the Irish Small & Medium business sector, is to:
  • To represent the best of what is best in the SME sector.
  • To anticipate and decisively articulate the needs of the sector.
  • To be vigilant, decisive, and direct in defending the interests of all small and medium businesses.
  • To be beholden to no interests, other than the members.
  • To ensure that what is urgent does not detract from what is important to the members.
  • To help members better manage their business through the provision of accurate, timely and pertinent information.
  • To drive down members costs through the co-ordinated strength of the sector.

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