All Start-Ups face a variety of challenges as they try to establish themselves in their respective industries. Scale Ireland launched a ‘State of Start-ups’ Survey to explore the current challenges facing Irish start ups and gauge the sentiment of founders around the country. Scale Ireland is an independent not-for-profit organisation which supports, represents and advocates […]
Embarking on the journey of starting a food business in Ireland can be both exciting and challenging. The Irish food industry is a vibrant and competitive landscape, where success hinges on a well-crafted strategy, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering quality products. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast looking to turn your passion into […]
Is return on investment analysis really worth the effort? Donald H Taylor does not think so, and his article cautions fellow trainers and their clients to steer clear of this troublesome issue. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could prove training’s value in money terms? Sure, really wonderful. So why don’t we do it? A […]
As a business evolves, those that work within it, at all levels become part of a unique community. Those that accompany the business on its journey are almost as critical to its success as those who established it. Investing in developing your staff through supports such as mentorships have strong long term benefits for what […]
Risk is the best-explained probability of any given event taking place, multiplied by the effect of its consequences. So for example, a highly likely outcome with harmful consequences represents a severe risk – while an unlikely event with no real consequences constituting a low risk. By undertaking training in Hazard & Risk Assesment, students will […]
Phillip Khan-Panni, MBA, FPSA and ATM, discusses the many reasons why cross-cultural training is important to every business. The whiskey liqueur, Irish Mist, is sold around the world, but had limited success in Germany. Clairol’s curling iron, the Mist Stick, also failed in that country. The reason was the same for both products – mist is […]
Effective communication is vital for any organization, yet is often overlooked as a key business skill. However clear, consistent and open communication at all levels and across teams impacts effectiveness, productivity, and in the end, an organization’s bottom line. Investing time to build strong communication skills and channels provides immense business value. The Importance of […]
Brian Moore and Guy Flouch outline how to improve training effectiveness by developing a greater understanding of the different learning styles of trainees. Learning is the goal of training. As trainers, you have probably noticed that some trainees appear to learn ‘quicker’ or ‘more easily’ than others. While we are all natural learners, research has […]
Whether you like it or not, you are a brand. Famous brands like Coca-Cola, the Big Mac or the iPhone, elicit an emotional reaction from us. Most people have an opinion – either positive or negative – about each of these. Celebrities are brands too. This branding is part of their star image and is used […]
Being able to manage situations in the workplace where conflict is in play is a very important element of management and leadership development in your career. Organisations need leaders, and future leaders, who are able to identify, adapt to and resolve issues of conflict to ensure they present no strategic threat to the development of […]