1. IITD NATIONAL TRAINING AWARDS 2015
An Overview
Wednesday, October 8th 2014

2. Where & When? Killashee House Hotel, Naas
March 6th, 2015

3. Previous Winners

4. The Story so far … 17 Years 1200 + Applications 450 + Awards
5,500 Guests
2 Supporting Partners

6. Aim
To recognise organisations which demonstrate best practice and an on-going commitment to training and developing their people.
Provides an opportunity for the many organisations that are experiencing exciting and empowering human resource development to share their learning with others

7. Objective
By focusing on engagement, collaboration, participative management, excellence in training initiatives, transparency, innovation and learning and development of both individuals and organisations.
Organisations and individuals submit entries based on specific Training Initiatives that they believe have contributed to the success of their organisations.

8. Categories
Organisations that demonstrate enterprise-wide success or achievement as a result of employee learning
Micro Enterprises (1 – 10 employees)
Small Enterprises ( employees)
Medium Sized Enterprises ( employees)
Large Enterprises (Over 250 employees)
Not for Profit
Networks & Groups
It is designed for organisations who have developed an excellent and effective training initiative. The resulting initiative must demonstrate good learner outcome and show the added value to their business.

9. Best L&D Organisation
Evidence that the learning function has an enterprise-wide role: involves executive teams, creating solutions to business issues, and setting organisational strategy
Evidence that learning has value in the organisation's culture: learning opportunities, senior management support, learning for growth, and innovation
Recognise organisations that demonstrate enterprise-wide success or achievement as a result of employee learning 9

10. Categories – Specific Initiatives
Best Leadership Development Initiative
Best Change Management Initiative
Best Talent Management Initiative
Most Innovative Use of Technology
Best Consultancy Partnership
Best Workbased Learning Initiative
Best Graduate / Internship Programme
Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative
Excellence in Coaching
Rising Star
This is awarded to the best submission from Networks or Groups who display excellence in training and development through collaborative or partnership approaches.

11. Specific Initiatives – Think about ….
What was the Challenge? – Set the Context
Business Goals, Objectives, Outcomes from the Initiative
TNA Process & Findings
Learning Objectives & Key Deliverables
Exceptional Design Elements
Innovation – Sector/Region/Size/Context
Setting up for Success – Implementation, Project Plan etc
Success Metrics & Contribution to Performance 11

12. Making a Submission Two Stage Process 1500 word written submission
Presentation to Judging Panel
- Shortlisted Companies
- 2 Presenters 12

13. Making a Submission Apply in Multiple Categories
Many Initiatives in Same Category
Each Initiative may be entered ONCE
Qualitative & Quantitative
Reflective Process
Initiatives over the past 2 years 13

14. Making a Submission Vertical & Horizontal Involvement
Evidence of Commitment / Involvement
Links to Other Areas of the Business
Linked to Performance
Metrics, Metrics, Metrics
Unique Selling Points
Innovation
Values & Ethics
Outputs Based 14

15. When all is said and done..
Use your own discretion ……. 15

16. Submission Process www.iitd.ie Confidentiality Submission Length
Guidelines
Supporting Material
Media Publicity 16

17. Sending in an Entry Launch: October 30th 2014
Closing Date: 23rd January 2015
Presentations: February 5th 2015
By to:
Two copies (including any supporting documentation or attachments) by post 17