Increase your knowledge of Training Needs Analysis In today's ever-changing economic climate, investing in your staff's skills and development is crucial for business success. However, how can you ensure this training is effective, balancing both time and cost? Our Training Needs Analysis workshops will help you understand the business benefits of upskilling your workforce. They will also provide you with the tools and techniques to enhance your team's skills and abilities, giving your business the competitive edge it needs to thrive. Topics covered include: The fundamentals of Training Needs Analysis and its importance. The development cycle and how to implement training programmes that align with your company’s goals. Organisational and task analysis to maximise each employee’s potential creating a more efficient and motivated workforce. There will also be opportunities for networking and one to one discussions with our Skills and Training Needs Analysis team.

Expand your knowledge of Supply Chain Support. Invest NI is hosting a series of regional Lunch & Learn workshops on Supply Chain Support. These informal workshops will highlight the importance of the supply chain to your business. You will gain practical insights on how to reduce costs, improve supply chain performance and enhance your overall competitiveness. They will be of particular interest to small or medium sized business looking to streamline operations and reduce costs. There will also be opportunities for networking and company specific one to one discussions with Invest NI Supply Chain experts. This workshop will be held at Invest NI’s North Eastern regional office at Ecos Hub, Ballymena. Please arrive at 11:45 for Registration / Tea & Coffee. Event will start at 12 noon and will be followed by a light lunch.

Innovate NI is pleased to invite you to a free innovation workshop on 6 February, 09:30 to 15:00 at North West Regional College Derry/Londonderry. This workshop is open to all Northern Ireland businesses. This interactive, in-person workshop will guide you through Innovate NI’s complete innovation process from ideation to commercialisation. Through practical exercises and templates, you will learn how to turn your ideas into business opportunities. The workshop is designed to accelerate business development and equip you with the skills necessary to achieve innovation success within your organisation. The session will cover key stages of the Innovate NI Framework: 1. Ideation (understanding current challenges, having ideas) 2. Selection (Prioritising and testing ideas) 3. Development (Conceptualisation & Prototyping) 4. Commercialisation (Scaling strategies and scalable business model) Agenda 09.30 - 10.00 Registrations, Tea / Coffee and Networking 10.00 - 10.20 Welcome, Introduction and Overview of Innovation 10.20 - 10.35 Energiser: Newspaper Headline - Future Back Visioning 10:35 - 11:05 Ideation Part 1: Explore & Define your Innovation Challenge 11.05 - 11.20 Networking Break 11.20 - 11.50 Ideation 11.50 – 12.15 Ideation – Generating Ideas 12.15 – 12.30 Selection & Prioritisation 12.30 - 1:15 Lunch Break 1.15 – 1.40 Development/ Prototyping - Future-State Journey Map 1.40 – 1.55 Validation Testing 1.55 - 2:10 Break 2.10 – 2.45 Commercialisation: Building a Scalable Business Model 2.45 - 3.00 Wrap-Up and Next Steps Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

We are hosting a series of regional Lunch & Learn workshops on Access to Finance. At these informal workshops you'll gain an overview of our funding solutions and how you can apply for finance to help take your business to the next level. You'll hear from: Techstart about their Invest NI backed equity fund and Proof of Concept grant programme Ulster Community Finance about the Invest NI backed NI Small Business Loan Fund British Business Bank about their Investment Fund for Northern Ireland and Start-Up Loans Company There will also be opportunities for networking and company specific one to one discussions with our Access to Finance team. This workshop will be held at Invest NI’s North Eastern Regional office at Ecos Hub, Ballymena. Please arrive at 11:45 for registration / tea & coffee. Event will start at 12 noon and will be followed by a light lunch. This workshop is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Expand your knowledge of Operational Excellence. Invest NI is hosting a series of regional Lunch & Learn workshops on Operational Excellence in January and February 2025. These informal workshops aim to provide an overview of operational excellence and how it can improve productivity and profitability. Led by an experienced operational excellence coach with a wealth of experience in a diverse range of sectors, they will be especially relevant to small or medium sized businesses looking to implement cost efficiencies and foster a culture of continuous improvement. There will also be opportunities for networking and company specific one to one discussions with the Invest NI Operational Excellence team. This workshop will be held at Invest NI’s North Western Regional office at Timber Quay, Derry~Londonderry. Please arrive at 11:45 for Registration / Tea & Coffee. Event will start at 12 noon and will be followed by a light lunch.

Increase your knowledge of Training Needs Analysis In today's ever-changing economic climate, investing in your staff's skills and development is crucial for business success. However, how can you ensure this training is effective, balancing both time and cost? Our Training Needs Analysis workshops will help you understand the business benefits of upskilling your workforce. They will also provide you with the tools and techniques to enhance your team's skills and abilities, giving your business the competitive edge it needs to thrive. Topics covered include: The fundamentals of Training Needs Analysis and its importance. The development cycle and how to implement training programmes that align with your company’s goals. Organisational and task analysis to maximise each employee’s potential creating a more efficient and motivated workforce. There will also be opportunities for networking and one to one discussions with our Skills and Training Needs Analysis team.