Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
UNWRAPPING THE PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT
What does it mean for you and your organisation?
Date: Friday 2nd December 2011
Time: 7.30am – 9.30am
Venue: Ramada Hotel, Shaws Bridge.
Opening Speaker: Bill McGinnis, NI Skills Advisor
Keynote Speakers: Prof. Mike Smyth, Economist, UUJ and Alan Montgomery, Policy Specialist, Gilpin.
Cost: £25
Places are limited and filling up fast. To reserve your’s please contact Stephen Warke on 02890 769900 or email stephen.warke@gilpinesd.com
Tags: alan montgomery, bill mcginnis, gilpin esd, government, mike smyth, Northern Ireland, pfg, policy, programme for government, uuj
Friday, November 4th, 2011
Gilpin have today launched a new suite of policy transformation courses aimed at modernising policy making in government in a number of key areas. These Public Sector Learning Courses are designed to meet the challenges that face the public sector, particularly in the current economic climate
Gilpin Public Sector Learning is led by the Head of Corporate Development, Alan Montgomery, who has over 20 years experience in all aspects of the public policy environment and will be responsible for the roll-out and delivery of high-calibre training particularly aimed towards the public sector.
Speaking today, Gilpin’s Senior Partner Gerry Gilpin said, “I am delighted that we are Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: change, civil servants, courses, Equality, innovation, learning, Northern Ireland, policy, public administration, Public Policy, solution, sustainability, Sustainable Development, training, transformation, uk
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
In times of stability leadership is more about ‘holding the fort’, or ‘keeping the ship steady’. However, in times of economic or societal crisis, leadership becomes more about having the vision, the courage and the conviction to create turning points for change and progress.
Harry S Truman said, “Men and women make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better”.
The challenge of the current financial and economic crisis that dragged us into recession is seriously impacting on the global economy. Right now, almost every country needs a whole new generation of leaders at all levels and in all walks of life.
Undoubtedly there are huge talent pools of potential leaders amongst us. If we don’t encourage them to grow, we do them and ourselves a serious injustice. Harold Geneen said, “Leadership cannot really be taught. It can only be learned.” So, how do you nurture the values, traits and skills in yourself, to become a leader in whatever job you do? Read the rest of this entry »
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
It’s fair to say that most of us want what successful people have, and in a sense there is nothing wrong with this. The problem is that we’re just not prepared to pay the price they paid to achieve it.
One of Michelangelo’s greatest successes was his sculpture of David. He worked on it with such passion that he often slept in his clothes, resenting the time it took to take them off and put them on again. He repeatedly examined and measured the marble to see what pose it could accommodate. He made hundreds of sketches of possible attitudes, and detailed drawings from models. He tested his ideas in wax on a small scale, and only when he was satisfied did he pick up his chisel and mallet.
He approached the painting of the Sistine Chapel with the same intensity. Lying at uncomfortable angles on hard boards, breathing in the suffocating air just under the vault, Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: belfast, Executive jobs, Executive Recruitment, Gilpin, martin luther king, michael angelo, Northern Ireland, recruitment, Search and Selection
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Gilpin consultants attended today’s launch of the GROW NI campaign in the Lyric Theatre in Belfast and we are pleased to support this worthy lobbying group’s endeavours to have the ability to vary and reduce the Corporation Tax rate in NI.
At this morning’s event the GROW NI representative Eamon Donaghy said, “Today is not about the detail of implementing a reduced rate of corporation tax. That debate can take place, and indeed should take place, once the Assembly has the power to vary the corporation tax rate. Today and the next four weeks are about achieving the ability to vary the rate, then we can have the detailed debate about rates and timescale.”
The GROW NI campaign is widely supported and involves a comprehensive range of business organisations and deserves congratulations on achieving an historical and unprecedented amalgamation of support organisations and private companies. It is clear that there are potential benefits to the economy in NI of reducing CT with some saying it could lead to up to 90,000 new sustainable and well-paid jobs over the next 20 years. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: belfast, Gilpin Executive Search, Grow NI, Lyric Theatre, Northern Ireland, Rebalancing NI Economy
Thursday, January 27th, 2011
In response to the current budgetary restraints within the public sector in Northern Ireland Gilpin is now offering a broad range of short courses, providing a high value, cost effective solution to training needs for public sector organisations in skill areas that are critical to effective performance and accountability. These courses of one or two days duration are delivered by recognised experts in their fields who already have strong credibility and who understand the specific challenges being faced in the current climate and strategic context. Candidates have a choice of quality venues in Belfast and the most up to date developments are included.
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Tags: Bribery Bill, Data Protection, Equality, Freedom of Information, Policy Development, Policy Evaluation, Public Consultation, Regulatory Impact Assessment, Schedule 9, Section 75, Training Programmes
Monday, October 18th, 2010
The last few weeks in Northern Ireland have seen numerous professional bodies and organisations arranging breakfasts, policy launches, Politician briefings, social / networking events and development interventions. Following the summer the event programmes by these bodies are full and these events are coming thick and fast. Most that the consultants from Gilpin have attended have been very good, informative and often entertaining. However, the most fascinating has been a recent visit to the
Titanic Quarter, Belfast.
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Tags: belfast, Belfast Maritime Heritage, NI Science Park, Northern Ireland, RMS Titanic, Shipbuilding, Thompson Dry Dock, Titanic Dock, Titanic Pump House, Titanic Signature Project, Tourism NI
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
There are conflicting views on the state of the economy in Northern Ireland. It seems that one week we are hearing from one economist that the worst of the recession has passed, only then to hear another economist stating that there is worse to come.
Will there be a recovery? Will there be a double dip? Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Executive jobs, Executive Recruitment, Headhunting, job market, jobseekers, Management Jobs, ni executive recruitment, Northern Ireland
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Are you a business owner or manager who would love to see your business managed better, making the savings and improvements you know you need to make but can’t afford the downtime for training?
In this time of looking for savings and smarter ways to things on of the best move small and large companies can make is to train front line managers in how to manage more effectively and efficiently, doing more with less, while at the same time exploiting new opportunities. This includes managing people as well as tasks and processes.
We at Gilpin recognise how difficult it is to balance resources and to allow staff time to develop for the betterment of the business. That is why we have come up with an innovative way to offer a ‘business friendly’ First Line Management Qualification that will not mean serious downtime for managers and that will balance their personal investment with the company investment. For just 3 hours per week over 10 -12 weeks you could see serious improvements in the way your buisness is handled.
This is great news for managers who struggle to make the savings and improvements without the know how and for companies who would love their managers to manage better but cant afford the time. Interested? Contact us now for details.
Tags: ILM, institute of leadership and development, Level 3, Level 5, Management Training, qualifications
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Gilpin Leadership and Management Development
Qualifications in First Line management
ILM Level 3 Award in First Line Management
- Learning assessed through work based assignment
- Local flexible delivery
- ILM approved professional tutors
- Additional tutorial support
Duration: The course is usually completed over 10 – 12 weeks. This allows for the implementation of the course back in the workplace between training sessions and for reviewing, during the course, learners results after implementation.
The ILM Level 3 Award in First Line Management is a qualification that has been specially designed to give practising or aspiring first line managers a solid foundation in their formal development as a manager. The Award is a concise qualification which gives an introduction to the basic skills, knowledge and understanding required by today’s first line manager. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: accredited training, First Line Management, Gilpin, ILM, ILM Level 3, Leadership, managing performance, qualifications
