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APPENDIX 2 - PROGRAMME OF SUPPORTS
THE LEAN FOR MICRO PROGRAMME Designed to support owner managers and key staff members who wish to gain an understanding of lean principles and how lean can help increase the overall productivity, effectiveness and efficiency of the enterprise.
THE LEAN DIGITISATION PROGRAMME As a follow up from very successful lean program interventions, we have launched the LEAN Digitisation Programme to support Kildare businesses in the introduction and implementation of a secure and effective CRM system.
THE GREEN FOR MICRO PROGRAMME Designed to improve the environmental performance of the business thereby increasing the agility and resilience to climate change impacts. It is intended for businesses unfamiliar with or lacking sufficient capability in environmental improvement methodologies. Eligible projects may include: • Guidance with basic Environmental / Climate Action Management Systems • Guidance with developing a Sustainable Strategy and Action Plan • Guidance with aligning environmental practices to global/Irish sustainability reporting initiatives, e.g. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Origin Green, etc. • Guidance with Life cycle assessment and/or Circular economy thinking
LEADERSHIP COACHING The aim of this coaching is to build the individual leadership capacity, as well as supporting the development of skills to manage stakeholders and teams, during adverse (changing) business environments. Coaching sessions involve establishing a clear vision, identifying challenges and opportunities and agreeing leadership goals. Some outcomes include: • Equips the individual with the skills to enrich performance in their role, by building on their strengths, improving their development areas and achieving their goals. • Enhances specific aspects of interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. • Strengthens skills in leading and managing change, and improving performance, as required by their role. • Creates the environment for the individual to agree and implement a plan of continuous performance improvement. • Empowers the individual to take full responsibility of their own leadership development. • Supports a culture of continuous professional development. • Generally, improves confidence, performance and capability to lead the business in a volatile business environment
INNOVATION CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Aimed to support owner managers to embed innovative thinking into their business. An innovation expert will support them in a practical way to develop a roadmap to uncover the innovation potential that exists in their business stimulating the creation of new business models, services, products and processes to create new opportunities in the marketplace.
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