Introducing… Simon Boucher & Alistair Tosh

Our mission… To improve the standard of management in Ireland.

Our goals... Deliver tangible business results to organisations through improved management capability Transform individuals in line with their career objectives Transform organisations in line with their strategic objectives

Founded in An independent membership organisation – owned by Irish business Provides innovative and practical executive education for business professionals Pioneers of “action learning” – enabling real transfer of learning back to the workplace Over 100 associate / full-time faculty from Ireland and around the world Over 50 distinct programmes, many delivered through strategic partnership

How do we achieve these goals?

IMI Membership

Owned by our members Over 200 companies registered as IMI members in 2012 – from SMEs to MNCs

Benefits include... Access to one of Ireland’s largest business & management libraries Peer networks Off-site meeting space for team away days Significant savings on the cost of training programmes CPD workshops Strategy facilitation Training tools for Learning and Development Market reports and industry data Regular briefings & events on current themes for managers

Regular events... We connect managers to each other and to new knowledge in an active learning community… 13 events in autumn 2012 for IMI members

Graduate Studies

National Framework of Qualifications

1 st IMI Diploma nd IMI Diploma Business research project LEVEL 9 CREDITS 30 credits + + MoB STEPS 90 credits Master of Business Qualification

Master of Business suite

Start in the autumn and spring, run for 7 months Professional orientation Monthly modular basis – 3 days of IMI per month, 21 in total Class sizes – typically Intensely practical Ongoing reading, assignments

Who is in the MoB classroom? Gender: 72% male Average age: 37 Average experience: 14 years Company size: 70% SMEs

Short Programmes

IMI Short Programmes Typically 2-3 days long Run regularly throughout the year Provide key skills required for success across a range of business areas Delivered in some cases with partner organisations

Management and Leadership Excellence Personal & Career Development Business and Functional Excellence HR and People Development Open Programmes

Custom Programmes

“Open” programmes “Custom” programmes

Made to measure... Developed in partnership for strategic alignment Tailored content, ongoing review Executive coaching & industry speakers Sponsored from the top

IMI is the only business school in Ireland and one of only seven in the British Isles to be globally ranked for customised executive education

A few case examples of FT-ranked custom projects Irish based High Potential Cohort EMEA based Graduate Cohort Internationally based Technical Cohort

The Business Challenge Leadership behavioural change to make the transition into a de-regulated market. The IMI Solution 12 day programme emphasising action learning and featuring Strategy, Vision, Performance Management, Communication, Strategic Group Projects The Outcomes Participants in new roles of greater responsibility. Group Projects drove return on investment – including the Irish Water Feasibility Study.

The Business Challenge Evolving organisation heaping greater responsibility on the Graduate population in line with business imperatives The IMI Solution Residential, modular programme aligned with Kerry specific competencies. ‘Generation Y’ learning style adaption. 1-to-1 Executive Coaching. The Outcomes Fast-tracked young managers, engaged in the culture, talent identified

The Business Challenge Matrix-based organisation with managers from multiple disciplines required shared culture of leadership The IMI Solution Themed programme over 3 days based on Shackleton Case on ‘Leading in Crisis’. Blended learning, including classroom / outdoor/ 1-to-1& Skype coaching The Outcomes Top rated programme throughout their International Academy. Shared rather than disparate culture

UCC/IMI Collaboration – A Few Case Examples IMI Graduate Development Programme Collaboration on delivery with: School of Food & Nutritional Sciences Food Business & Development IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy Leveraged UCC expertise in Cloud Initiated by BIS in UCC Collaboration on delivery Fits with modular Masters structure

For you to consider

1.Are there opportunities for similar collaborations with you/your Department? 2.Who should we be working with in your area of expertise? 3.Who can the IMI connect you with for research or business insights? 4.Do you have any questions for us in the context of our offerings? Take some time to discuss, capture and feedback

Added Context – clusters for growth ICT – including Digital Media & Gaming In 2012 IT related occupations accounted for over 40% of all advertised vacancies Export Led Transportation, Distribution & Logistics – in areas such as inventory control and logistics management Sales & Marketing – in particular data warehousing and sales analysts as well as online marketing skills Healthcare & Social Services Including healthcare assistants and those skilled in hygiene, cleansing and decontamination Natural resources & energy conservation Particularly in the context of the built environment – energy reduction/energy rating/energy efficient technologies Food, food processing and food services Including speciality needs in supply chain management, lean operations & innovation Consideration given to training in specialised craft areas

For you to consider 1.Are there opportunities for similar collaborations with you/your Department? 2.Who should we be working with in your area of expertise? 3.Who can the IMI connect you with for research or business insights? 4.Do you have any questions for us in the context of our offerings? Take some time to discuss, capture and feedback