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Colm J Hyland presents to the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists at the Practice Managers event in the College of Surgeons.
Hosca hosted a very successful Lean Healthcare Seminar at the end of January. The presentation is available...
In April 2009 Gerry Shaw of HOSCA presented ‘Alternative Methodologies for Energy projects’ at the Energy Show held at the RDS, Dublin.
Spirit of IrelandHosca Lean & Green would like to draw your attention to RTE`s Frontline where Pat Kenny is joined by Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamonn Ryan and Eddie Hobbs to debate the future of Ireland`s energy sources. Follow this link:
Frontline.
Hosca is delighted to annoounce that this programme will commence November, 2009.
HOSCA, like all business has refined its offering over the last five years. We will continue to provide Improvement and Training Consultancy.
Launched by: Mrs. Aine Brady T.D, Minister of State with responsibility for Older People and Health Promotion.
HOSCA is delighted to announce that we are working with the National College of Healthcare Education (NCHE) to provide training and education for Healthcare support staff.
This programme has been developed by Hosca Management Consultants and is aimed at people in HR, Training Specialists or Nursing Educators. The programme will equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide TBPM training and facilitate the process.
We have recently run programme successfully for Community Welfare Trainers in HSE Dublin North East and more recently in February, 2009 in Stewarts Hospital, Palmerstown.
Stewarts Hospital is hosting their second short workshop on their experiences in improving efficiencies and reducing costs.
Hosca announce their schedule for the Business Development Programme 2009.
This years programme concentrates on:-
- Customer Service
- Strategy and Planning
- Lean Manufacturing and the Lean Office
- Energy Management
- Leadership
HOSCA and Teagasc work again together to promote Lean Techniques in the Food Industry.
HOSCA is very encouraged to see organisations continue to invest in training - despite the recession!
HOSCA is pleased to announce registration as a FETAC provider. HOSCA were issued with our award at a ceremony held in the Gresham Hotel on 18th June. The award was presented by Sean Haughey, Minister of Lifelong Learning, Stan McHugh CEO of FETAC along with Donal O`Rourke Chairman.
Hosca gain new contract with Pauwels Trafo
We are delighted to announce that Pauwels in Cavan have awarded a Management Development and Lean Manufacturing project to Hosca. This contract is a key component in a plant expansion project. Pauwels are the largest manufacturer of electrical transformers in Ireland.
This seminar was supported by Pfizer and co-facilitated by HOSCA and Dalkia.
Hosca working with Stewarts Hospital on Training Partnership
Gerry Mulholland (Staffing Director) has agreed terms with Hosca in relation to a partnership approach to deliver training in Performance Management and Lean Healthcare.
Hosca continues to support Performance Management projects in the Health Services.
We are currently working with Stewarts Hospital, The Voluntary Hospitals and the HSE South and Dublin North East, in the implementation of their Team Based Performance Management (TBPM) systems.
HOSCA have been selected to participate in the framework agreement for training services by the Civil Service Training and Development Centre (CSTDC) Category 3 - Management / Leadership.
Hosca is delighted to introduce two new associates, Anne Hennessy and Mary Hanson.
Now is the right time to ensure that you recruit, retain and effectively manage your people.
Hosca is launching its most successful HR Workshops in Dublin and Cork for February and March, 2009. These workshops will keep you up to date with the best HR Practices
In the past, many manufacturers have decided to play safe using traditional management methods, "...we just need to work that bit harder to get these orders out...", increasingly, however, manufacturers are becoming adventurous and many are trying something new and hope to "...get different results from doing things differently..."
Hosca is pleased to announce the alignment of ILM Qualifications with the National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland.
`Fire Toast and Teamwork` has just been released by the Belbin organisation.
Leader Within is a different type of Personal Development Workshop.
This programme is hosted by Navigo in association with Hosca. The next programme is scheduled to run on November 20th & 21st, 2008 in Castleknock Hotel & Country Club.
ILM has recently announced the following good news regarding recognition of their courses through FETAC.
Imagine a food company being able to do more with less - less time, less inventory, less space, less people, and less money. Lean manufacturing is a process management philosophy, which helps companies to do just that. While many people associate lean with car manufacturing and Toyota in particular, the lean principles have been extended throughout the world for all kinds of production.
The new training schedule for the Fingal Chamber of Commerce has now been developed. It now reflects the needs that we determined through the first run of the programme in 2007. For further details please contact Zenda Crowley.
Hosca have been asked by Coclarity to beta test their new software.
Continuous Improvement -
Lucia Berte Interview
Lucia Berte talks about the application of Continuous Improvement to the Health Service. Use the Learn More link to access the interview file, and see further details.
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This workshop took place at a HSE Team Based Performance Management training in the school of Midwifery, Rotunda on the 24th January 2008.
The IMCA is the Recognised Professional Institute for Management Consultants and Business Advisers in the Republic of Ireland.
Hosca is very pleased to announce the launch of a new tool for improving communications with customers.
Hosca is delighted to announce that we have been selected to form part of a panel of qualified training providers for Coillte.
Hosca is pleased to announce their association with Saville Consulting.
Hosca become accredited by Fás and ILM
In 2005 Hosca became an accredited ILM centre. We are also Fás registered.
Hosca is pleased to announce the launch of the Lean Techniques programme. Participants from Anord, Benchmark Electronics, Kepak, Pauwells, and Wavin have started on the first programme.
Tony Brady from
Benchmark commented that
"the first module was both educational and entertaining. John and Gerry are experienced facilitators who bring their own expertise and build upon what the participants bring to the event. I`m looking forward to the next session where we start working on shop floor activity. Another programme is to be launched in March, 2007.
Development Programmes
Development Programmes Swords Chamber of Commerce.
Hosca is currently working with Swords Chamber of Commerce to develop a range of training programmes. for the Chamber`s members.
Watch this space for developments.
Performance Through People
Hosca have recently been contracted by Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals (PIP) to design and pilot a new Leadership Development Process. This new programme will complement a range of development activities already on offer to managers and supervisors in the manufacturing sites.
The web is fifteen years old this month!
The web developed by Tim Berners-Lee, a graduate of Oxford University, started with the philosophy that much academic information should be freely available to anyone. It aims to allow the international sharing and dissemination of information.
