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SUMMARY:Masterclass - Manage Disruption
DESCRIPTION:Over the last few years the business environment has changed dramatically. New\, highly customer focused business models are displacing some of the bigger established brands. It’s called Disruptive Innovation and this workshop aims to teach you to pick up on those changes and new opportunities and use them to your advantage.\nWhat will I take away from this? \n\nA change to the way you see the business environment\nAn understanding of how to make important changes to confront the new reality.\n\nWho should attend? \n\nIdeally 2 people from each company. These should be the leaders of the company. No technical knowledge is necessary but the responsibility and capability to make business changes and drive initiatives at a company level is important.\n\n\nMasterclasses Run by Experts \nMarc Dowd – Managing Director of Manage Disruption  \nManage Disruption is run by experts in the field of business disruption. We provide focused training\, expert consultancy and other services that will enable you to turn market or product disruption decisively to your advantage. Once understood\, the threat of disruptive technological or business model change can be turned into a huge competitive advantage.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/masterclass-manage-disruption/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171121T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171121T123000
DTSTAMP:20171018T105809Z
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UID:914-1511254800-1511267400@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass - Data Analytics and Visualisation
DESCRIPTION:Data Analysis was once a luxury only large businesses could take advantage of. However\, with the availability of affordable tools and improved access to existing datasets it’s become more accessible to small and medium sized businesses than ever before. The main obstacle facing many businesses from taking advantage of data analysis is being able to make sense of the quantum of data produced by billions of users every day.  \nData is an invaluable by-product that can be collected and studied to reveal the habits\, needs and wants of users along with the performance and productivity of employees and business processes. This Masterclass will focus on how to harness the data relevant to an industry and visually translate it into easily understandable content that will help a business make better informed decisions. \nIf a business has struggled to study market data in the past or is looking to start making more informed decisions based on the findings data can produce\, this class is essential. Good data analysis keeps many industry leaders ahead of the curve and with their tools now available to everybody\, smaller businesses and individuals can begin to close the gap between them and their competition. \nWhat attendees will take away from the class:  \n\nKnowledge of the tools available to gather data.\nThe ability to identify existing data sets on their chosen industry.\nAn understanding of how data can be used with languages such as Python & Java to produce better results.\nHow to visualise data findings for presentation to audiences/business partners etc.\nInsight into Exploratory Data Analysis
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/masterclass-data-analytics-visualisation/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171117T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171117T123000
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SUMMARY:Masterclass - Product Design & Prototyping
DESCRIPTION:You already have a personal brand\, the question is\, are you in control of it?\nIn business\, it’s no longer enough to be technically excellent. People buy people\, and they buy into your personal brand. Whatever your role\, clarifying your personal brand and communicating it effectively will allow you to perform to your best and make a positive impact on those around you. \nThis fun and interactive workshop will work through tools and techniques that you can use immediately – communicating your brand with confidence\, building your reputation and profile as the ‘go to’ person in your field. \nThe workshop will cover topics such as – \n\nYour brand values and what you stand for\nFirst impressions & visual impact\nBody language and communication\n\nThis session\, will include practical tools and techniques which will allow you to manage your personal brand effectively\, rather than leaving it to chance!
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/masterclass-product-design-prototyping/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171106T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171106T123000
DTSTAMP:20171018T113317Z
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UID:916-1509958800-1509971400@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass - App Development for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:People worldwide use smartphones and tablets to organise their lives\, something the world of business knows all too well. Each device is a potential point of sale and every user a potential customer. Creating innovative apps that allow users effortless access to goods or services has become a source of growth for businesses who can identify and act upon opportunities to reach their market through the technology already in the hands of millions.  \nThis Masterclass will focus on how to think creatively to identify the solutions and innovations that will provide a business with new opportunities. The design process will be broken down\, showing how apps themselves get from the drawing board to the app store and all in between. \nAttendees\, interested in developing their own apps\, will expand their knowledge and skill set to enable them to take the initial steps in creating apps of their own. \nWhat attendees will take away from the class:  \n\nAn insight into the development process with examples from a live project. Get the full picture of a developers work and learn how to engage effectively with them on projects.\nKnowledge of good practice in software design. Learn how to find the right aesthetic for an app to better suit its purpose and its users.\nExperience design insight\, see how user interaction with software is planned and executed to provide a smooth user experience.\nAn understanding of the fundamental languages that go into app development.\nUnderstand the technical requirements it takes to build an app.\n\nWho should attend? \n\nBusiness Owners\, Managers and Entrepreneurs who want help in identifying the mobile software innovation that will expand their business.\nDevelopers and Programmers who are interested in expanding their skillset and pursuing app development professionally.\nStudents and Graduates who want to learn about the professional requirements facing developers or who wish to start on their own development projects.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/masterclass-app-development-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171101T003000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171101T133000
DTSTAMP:20171031T103347Z
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UID:920-1509496200-1509543000@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Tools for life in business
DESCRIPTION:Giving business owners the tools for optimum performance and personal health maintenance.\nThe dangers of consistent stress on health and business\nMany successful people in Business sadly reach their goals but lose their health in the process. Working longer hours than their staff\, bringing work home and high levels of anxiety leads to many physical and psychological issues that in many cases can become fatal. \nMental toughness Vs mental resilience\nThere is still a myth in the Business world that mental toughness is a vital attribute to one’s success. This may be true in certain situations but can lead to break down and burn out. Metal resilience on the other hand is more beneficial long term and is less damaging on ones health. \nThe only 2 ways of dealing with stress\nThe conventional methods in Business to reduce stress is to try and avoid it. Not always an easy or realistic task in the business world. \nSean believes the best strategy is to reduce the stress by installing the tools to create a stronger self belief in one’s ability to deal with challenges. A technique he uses regularly with high level athletes during his sports psychology workshops. \nThe easy way to work / life balance\nSean has taken many of the advanced techniques from psychology and simplified them for his clients so that they may easily use them for the best results in a busy schedule. \nQuestion and answer session for 15 mins \n\nWorkshops run by experts \nSean Connolly’s unique program is the result of 30 yrs experience and knowledge in the human development field of Therapy. As a business owner himself he understands the unique pressures of the business world and would have first hand experience in dealing with Business owners who have became successful but at the cost of their health. A specialist in self maintenance and performance under pressure.\nA personal mentor and training facilitator to directors and management teams Sean has an array of tools that can maintain and establish personal growth for those in the stressful world of business.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/tools-life-business/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171019T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171019T123000
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UID:902-1508401800-1508416200@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass: Intellectual Property
DESCRIPTION:Too many businesses are still not aware of their own Intellectual Property\, the need to protect their name or\, if they have created or improved a product\, the need for patent protection. \nThis masterclass aims to explore the different types of Intellectual Property which encompasses\, among other things\, patents\, trade marks\, designs and copyright and aims to inform the attendees of the importance of identifying and protecting these\, oftentimes lucrative but intangible\, assets and how best to go about it\, as well as highlighting the danger of infringing third party rights. \nOver the course of this intensive workshop you will gain; \n\nAn understanding of what Intellectual property is.\nAn understanding of what Intellectual Property you / your company may hold.\nAn understanding of what you need to do to protect your Intellectual Property.\nAn awareness of the Intellectual Property of others.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/masterclass-intellectual-property/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170627T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170627T123000
DTSTAMP:20170509T154714Z
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UID:834-1498552200-1498566600@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass - Exploring Exporting
DESCRIPTION:With a total population of just over 1.5 million\, Northern Ireland has limited growth potential for many local businesses. Consequently\, many owner-managers in NI – even of very small businesses – have to begin focusing sooner or later on the real challenges of identifying\, targeting and exploiting new sales opportunities in markets outside NI.\nThere are however many pitfalls involved in exporting. This workshop focuses on identifying those pitfalls and\, more importantly\, showing participants how to avoid these. \nWhat will I take away from this? \n\nHow ready are you and your business to export?\nWhere should you start?\nHow do you convert words into action and really make exporting happen for your business?\nWhat are the key attributes that all successful exporters share?\n\nWho should attend? \n\nThis workshop is aimed at SME / micro enterprise owner-managers who know that they need to look outside NI for future growth and are looking for guidance on how to make this a reality.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/masterclass-exploring-exporting/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Full Circle Management Solutions":MAILTO:info@fullcircle.eu.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170615T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170615T130000
DTSTAMP:20170601T145457Z
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UID:849-1497524400-1497531600@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Innovation Factory Heritage Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Factory will be hosting a temporary exhibition of Mackie’s & Sons memorabilia and artefacts to mark the past and discover the future. Come along and experience how the old Mackie’s site is being used to attract and support the innovators and entrepreneurs of the future. \nRSVP: Shane Smith\, s.smith@innovationfactoryni.com or call 02895 902500
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/innovation-factory-heritage-exhibition/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170609T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170609T103000
DTSTAMP:20170511T105604Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170511T105604Z
UID:837-1496998800-1497004200@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:IF Customer Co-create Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:What if you could network with the best? \nThe businesses who choose to make Innovation Factory their home are innovators\, inventors\, entrepreneurs and visionaries. You challenge the norm. You work small but think big. You ask “What IF?” \nTake a step out of working hard\, to network harder. \nThis Co-create Breakfast will provide you with the opportunity to: \n\nGive a 3 minute pitch to tell others at IF about you and your business\,\nHear from other IF customers about their businesses\,\nNetwork with other IF businesses\,\nIdentify opportunities for collaboration\, referrals and pooling resources.\n\nTo book your spaces and to let us know about any dietary requirements please register now.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/customer-co-create-breakfast/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170525T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170525T133000
DTSTAMP:20170425T094306Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T094306Z
UID:830-1495701000-1495719000@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Social Media Masterclass – Engaging with your customers online
DESCRIPTION:This half day social media masterclass is designed to give you the tools to enable you to effectively engage with your customers in your chosen social media platforms. \nAccording to recent studies\, a business has around eight seconds to capture a customer’s attention. This interactive masterclass aims to help you develop strategies to capture and engage a customer’s attention. \nThe masterclass will cover how you can: \n\nGet to know what your audience are interested in hearing about and why.\nCreate an online marketing schedule to manage your efforts online.\nBe different to your competition.\nCreate engaging and compelling content that your customers will respond to\, and share with others.\nUse tools freely available online.\nAnalyse what’s working to get the results.\n\nWho’s this workshop for? \nThis course is designed for any business that has an existing online presence that they wish to grow; or businesses new to social media\, that would like to add social media to their marketing efforts. \nSuitable for both beginners to those with a general knowledge of social media. \nDo i need to bring anything? \nThis is an interactive masterclass\, attendees will need to bring their own laptop\, tablet or smartphone.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/social-media-masterclass-engaging-customers-online/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170518T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170518T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T093746Z
UID:825-1495096200-1495110600@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass - Taking on your first employee
DESCRIPTION:Taking on your first employee is critical to the success of your business and the aim of this workshop is to equip you with the skills you need to make sure your first employee is the right employee. \nThis highly interactive workshop will help you take this first step as we review the legal\, financial and administrative requirements. The workshop will also help you draw up a person and job specification and guide you through the recruitment and interview process. \n\nUnderstanding the legal and financial implications\nWriting a job and person specification\nAttracting the right applicants\nInterviewing dos and don’ts\n\nWho’s this workshop for? \nAnyone who is considering recruiting their first employee. Take the risk out of this critical step in your growth by setting yourself up to succeed. \nWorkshops run By Experts \nFull Circle Management Solutions \nFull Circle Management Solutions Ltd is one of Northern Ireland’s foremost management consultancy practices. We attribute our success to our passion for excellence\, our ability to help clients to achieve positive and tangible change and our preparedness to “go the extra mile” on each and every assignment that we work on.
URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/masterclass-taking-first-employee/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Factory":MAILTO:info@innovationfactoryni.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170125
DTSTAMP:20161207T133253Z
CREATED:20161207T133253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161207T133253Z
UID:573-1485216000-1485302399@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Disruptive Innovation Masterclass
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URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/disruptive-innovation-masterclass/
LOCATION:Belfast
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170120
DTSTAMP:20161207T133219Z
CREATED:20161207T133219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161207T133219Z
UID:572-1484784000-1484870399@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Business Growth Workshop
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URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/business-growth-workshop/
LOCATION:Innovation Factory\, Forthriver Business Park\, 385 Springfield Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT12 7DG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161209
DTSTAMP:20161207T132743Z
CREATED:20161207T132743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161207T132743Z
UID:571-1481155200-1481241599@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Innovation Leadership Masterclass
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URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/innovation-leadership-masterclass/
LOCATION:Belfast
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161202
DTSTAMP:20161207T132711Z
CREATED:20161207T132711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161207T132711Z
UID:570-1480550400-1480636799@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:R&D Support 1-2-1 Clinic
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URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/rd-support-1-2-1-clinic/
LOCATION:Belfast
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161118
DTSTAMP:20161207T132535Z
CREATED:20161207T132535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161207T132535Z
UID:569-1479340800-1479427199@www.innovationfactoryni.com
SUMMARY:Winning the Sale Masterclass
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URL:https://www.innovationfactoryni.com/event/winning-sale-masterclass/
LOCATION:Belfast
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