IoD Members' Update -
March 2019
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As the days drift by and the uncertainty over
Brexit
continues to cast a shadow, the
IoD
has lined up an exciting series of events and workshops throughout the spring at which you can meet your fellow members and discuss the issues of the day.
In the climate in which we currently find ourselves, the importance of networking, exchanging ideas and continued professional development cannot be overstated. If you have not done so already, please consider attending the
events and workshops
listed below, and click through the link provided to see further events and activities on our website.
We would also like to give you the 'heads up' that, in the coming weeks, the IoD will be asking for your co-operation and input into our quarterly
Director Sentiment Monitor
members' survey.
Thanking you in advance and see you soon!
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McCann FitzGerald factsheet (March 2019):
Our sincere thanks to
McCann FitzGerald
for their ongoing assistance in producing the IoD factsheets.
Remember, you need to be logged into the website to view the IoD factsheets.
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In our highlighted videos this month,
Tony Smurfit
, Smurfit Kappa Group, answers the question, 'What is your view of Brexit in respect to Irish businesses?' while
Corporate Governance expert,
George Bartlett,
discusses the top ten mistakes most commonly made by company directors.
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Ray O’Connor
is Chief Commercial Officer of
4site
, the providers of innovative engineering solutions for major infrastructural developments in telecommunications
What qualities do you need to succeed in business?
There are three – the utmost integrity, emotional intelligence and an aptitude for listening. In the telecoms business, your reputation, ability to deliver and willingness to help clients find the right solution is key, as you will often find yourself working with that same client time and time again over the years.
What, in your opinion, makes a great leader?
Great leaders develop, embrace and build trusting relationships with a diverse range of individuals who all share a similar goal or purpose. Great leaders know this diversity means they are going to be challenged time and time again, and this will ultimately help them grow their own thinking and approach.
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Speaker:
Carol Bolger
CDir, Chartered Director
Time:
09:00 - 16:30
Venue:
Irish Management Institute, 16 Sandyford Road, Sandyford, Dublin 16
Cost:
€425 ex VAT IoD members/€485 ex VAT non-members.
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Speaker:
Mark Little , CEO, Kinzen
Time:
12:30 - 15:30
Venue:
InterContinental Hotel, Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Cost:
€95 per person/€950 for table of ten (tables of 12 available on request)
Sponsored by
Mason Hayes & Curran
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Speaker:
John Smyth
, Chartered Director
Time:
09:00 - 16:30
Venue:
Strand Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick
Cost:
€360 ex VAT for IoD members/€405 ex VAT non-members
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Presenter:
Marian Finnegan
, Chief Economist and Director of Research, Sherry FitzGerald Group
Time:
12:30 - 14:00
Venue:
Mazar's office, Mayoralty House, Flood Street, Galway
Cost:
Free to IoD Members - Members are welcome to bring a guest, free of charge, subject to availability
Sponsored by
Mazars
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*Member Benefits*
Nox Hotel, Galway
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Nox Hotel
is one of the newest and trendiest hotels
Galway city
has to offer. Located a stone’s throw from the city centre and adjacent to all major roadways, Nox Hotel is ideally positioned for business in Galway. With contemporary, chic décor and a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Nox is the perfect place to take a break and relax.
More information is available
here
. Please note: you will need your member's password to log in.
Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.
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*Central Statistics Office*
Gender Balance in Business Survey
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The
Central Statistics Office (CSO)
has asked the IoD if we would share a link to its
Gender Balance in Business Survey
, launched recently, to see if our members would like to take part.
The CSO plans to continue the data collection process until the
end of April 2019
, with results published in May 2019.
This is the inaugural survey of a series that will, henceforth, be run on a biennial basis, and the CSO is anxious to raise the profile of the survey and ensure respondents and the business community are aware of its existence.
The
Gender Balance in Business Survey
itself is located
here
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This month's blog looks at how information sessions on housing issues can benefit employees, written by Threshold CEO,
John-Mark McCafferty
.
If you are interested in contributing to our blog or for further information, please contact Paul O'Mahony at
[email protected]
or call 01 1411 0010.
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Business Benefits of ISO 27001 and Implementation Overview {Webinar}
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ISO 27001 certification demonstrates to existing and potential customers that an organisation has identified and implemented best-practice information security processes. ISO 27001 is the only auditable international standard that defines the requirements of an ISMS (information security management system).
When:
Thursday 21
st
March
Time:
2.35pm
Reserve your place for this webinar by visiting the website
here
. Please note: This is not an IoD event.
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Have you joined our
private IoD networking group
on LinkedIn? Meet, network and share ideas with fellow members in our private forum.
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Use
#iodevents
to tweet when you're at our events.
We love to hear from you!
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