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Who Should Attend?

Go Global is targeted at ambitious top teams from all sectors, committed to adapting and evolving their business functions to prepare for global growth.

The CEO is a vital participant and should be accompanied on the Go Global journey by two senior managers from their top team who have span of control and influence to affect change in-company. A COO or CFO are examples of top team co-participants.

Go Global Enterprise Ireland and Dublin City University working together to enable transformational change in Irish top teams to achieve their global ambition.

‘Our leadership programmes make a significant contribution to developing the capability and competence of Irish top teams, ensuring Irish business leaders have the right skills to lead with confidence into global markets. Our ambition is to widen the access to these leadership programmes so that more Irish leaders and their teams benefit from formal leadership development, helping them to achieve optimal success in global markets.’ Julie Sinnamon, CEO, Enterprise Ireland

What will I get from Go Global?

By the end of this journey you will have;

Why Go Global?

• Are you a busy CEO fulfilling many roles? Do you need more time to work on the business rather than in the business?

• Is your top team empowered and confident, driving towards a common vision and goal?

• Has your business grown rapidly in recent years, yet you haven’t had the time to focus on establishing processes that support this growth?

• Are you close to your staff? Do you understand the dynamics of company culture and the

importance of engaging and involving your wider teams in achieving global growth?

• Are you a family-run firm? A family-run top team has unique challenges which can be supported by the Go Global journey to facilitate your next level of growth.

• Is your business ready to capitalise on changes in the external environment?

• Have you action plans in place to navigate potential changes in international markets?

A highly confident and professional top team; clear of their leadership strengths and challenges with a shared vision, goal and direction

A shared company direction and value proposition which is clear and achievable

An effective leadership, management and board structure, to drive company growth

Realigned company structure, considering key roles, to support your strategy implementation

A shared strategic financial perspective which acknowledges the vital role of the top team in delivering sustainable and positive profitability, cash-flow and return on investment

Embedded measurement approaches; key performance indicators and individual SMART goals

Refined internal processes and controls which allow you to react to change

A HR/talent plan which supports the growth of your people

More open and consistent communications from senior team to ground level to support a culture of learning and trust

Implemented innovation tools and techniques to enhance your innovation potential and opportunities

Continuous awareness and the tools to assess the external environmental factors which impact market opportunities ensuring your company remains alert and agile

Developed and commenced implementation of a Go Global Roadmap, aligned with Enterprise Ireland’s strategic objective to scale Irish SMEs

Established a network of trusted business peers whom you can leverage from in the long-term

Julie Sinnamon, CEO, Enterprise Ireland and Prof Brian MacCraith, President, DCU

Go Global

The Go Global Journey

The Go Global journey offers you world-class, customised management education, delivered by Dublin City University. Together, Enterprise Ireland and DCU have designed a unique and innovative blended learning programme where you will learn

from the best and apply that learning in-company with the support of a dedicated Growth Advisor.

Strategy

Performance & Leadership

Strategic Finance

Operational Excellence

Strategic Sales & Marketing

Innovation Strategy

Go Global Roadmap “Commitment”

Innovation embedded in all aspects of firm functioning

Clear grasp of Finance fundamentals and financial model to support growth and international expansion

Clear Vision, strategic focus and integrated Growth plan

Clear understanding of Market Strategy and Customer needs

Lean perspective with measured targets

Leadership Competence and Balanced Performance Scorecard

Module 1

Module 2Module 3

Peer Learning Networks: you will be assigned to a peer learning network for the duration of your Go Global journey, facilitated by a Growth Advisor.This trusted and safe environment provides a unique opportunity to learn from peers representing other sectors and disciplines. You will have the opportunity to reflect on masterclass content and seek advice on business challenges.

An interactive online learning platform: will support you throughout the Go Global journey providing an anytime-anyplace facility to meet your peers, learn from international thought leaders, prepare and debrief between masterclasses, draw from additional resources, develop in-company plans using simple templates and track your Go Global progress.

Educational Masterclasses delivered in DCU: masterclasses are delivered by Irish-based faculty and have a facilitated, experiential focus. Experienced business people drawn from the SME sphere complement the masterclasses by sharing their growth challenges, reassuring you that you are not alone. The masterclasses focus on Strategy, Innovation, Performance/Leadership, Operational Excellence, Sales/Marketing and Strategic Finance.

Intensive support from a dedicated Growth Advisor: your carefully selected Growth Advisor will work with you on a one-to-one basis as your leadership coach and on a team basis working with your top team in-company. The role of the Growth Advisor is to challenge and support you, ensuring you can easily implement the programme content to the needs of your business.

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Strategy Diagnosis, Leadership and Performance

Financial Planning for Growth and achieving Operational Excellence

Strategic Sales & Marketing and Innovation Strategy

On-going personal leadership coaching and in-company team advisory sessions

Online preparation, learning, networking and support

Interlaced format of two-day modules

1Module OpeningProgramme Leader sets the theme and participants report on their Go Global journey progress

2Module Masterclass IFour-hour interactive workshop led by renowned expert

3Peer Network Session90-minute peer learning forum facilitated by a Growth Advisor

4 Module Masterclass II Four-hour interactive workshop led by renowned expert

5Inspire Guest SessionProgramme alumnus share their challenge and success stories

6Integrate and Plan Session Programme Leader facilitates a workshop to support the integration of master class content into Go Global Roadmap for each firm

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8

Testimonials

Focus on how we approach our business - “The management team were focused on operations and an impending factory move so more time was needed for strategic planning. This programme was used to focus on how we approach our business. We made time both in modules and back in the office to maximise the benefit of this programme. We have now completed our restructuring and we are in the process of rolling out an ambitious strategic plan.”

James Simpson, Financial Controller, Blenders

Stretch beyond the obvious solutions - “The programme gave us a wonderful opportunity to work as a Team on both strategic and operational challenges. We also got to meet other Leadership Teams and exchange real practical tasks in a proactive, positive environment. All through the programme we were challenged by our mentors and lecturers to stretch beyond the obvious solutions. We would highly recommend the programme to growth minded SME’s.”

Aodh O’ Donnell, MD, O’Donnell Furniture

Affirm our growth plans - “This programme helped the Vertice team affirm our growth plans and develop the confidence and capability of our senior managers. The experience has also strengthened our own relationship with Enterprise Ireland as we realise our ambitions. When was it right for us to do this? In our case we just went for it and no regrets.”

Tony Cassidy, CEO, Vertice

Time Investment

Date - Stream A Date - Stream B Venue

Launch

• Introduction & Orientation

15th May 2018 16th May 2018 DCU

Module 1

• Masterclass: Strategy Diagnosis with Dr. Brian Harney

• Peer Learning Networks

• Masterclass: Leadership & Performance with Dr. Yseult Freeney

• Integrate & Plan Workshops

5th & 6th June 2018

7th & 8th June 2018

DCU

Residential / Group Dinner 5th June 2018 7th June 2018 Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport

Module 2

• Masterclass: Financial planning for growth with Brendan Binchy

• Peer Learning Networks

• Masterclass: Innovation Strategy with Fergal Brophy

• Integrate & Plan Workshops

4th & 5th

September 20186th & 7th

September 2018DCU

Module 3

• Masterclass: Operational Excellence with Michael Murtagh

• Peer Learning Networks

• Masterclass: Strategic Sales & Marketing with Cariona Neary

• Integrate & Plan Workshops

30th & 31st

October 20186th & 7th

November 2018DCU

Finale

• Presentation of Go Global Roadmap

11th December 2018

11th December 2018

EI

Growth Action Plan Growth action plans must be submitted to Enterprise Ireland within 10 weeks of the finale to allow us to further support companies post programme.

EI

*The total time commitment per participant is in the region of 2.5 days per month over 7 months. Successful applicants will be enrolled onto either Stream A or B of the programme.

Financial Investment Subsidised Fee Payable by Company

Participating Top Team (CEO + 2 Managers)

€ 9,000

*This equates to 3,000 per participant

Fees include all programme elements, meals and overnight accommodation/group dinner at the formal residential module to be held on Tuesday 5th June 2018 (Stream A) and Thursday 7th June 2018 (Stream B).

We can facilitate companies who may wish to bring teams with more than 3 individuals, for more information please contact a member of the Go Global team.

Fees do not include accommodation for other overnights, however competitive rates for hotel accommodation close to DCU have been secured and will be shared with participants before programme launch.

Meet the DCU Team

How to Apply

Places on Go Global are strictly limited and a competitive application process applies.

Please complete an online application form by visiting our website www.enterprise-ireland.com/GoGlobal

Once you submit your completed form it will be forwarded to the Go Global Team in Enterprise Ireland.

Education Faculty: Dr. Yseult Freeney, Lecturer in Organisational Psychology, Leadership, People Management, Motivation and Employee Engagement

Programme Leader: Prof. Finian Buckley, Head of Programme Development for the Centre for Executive Programmes, DCU Lecturer in Personal Leadership Awareness and Innovation Profiling, will draw from a diverse educational faculty. Some of the faculty you will meet are included here.

Growth Advisors are experienced business people, many having fulfilled senior roles in Irish Companies. They bring with them significant experience from a broad range of disciplines, sectors and regions.

Closing date

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 23rd April 2018.

Contact

Clare Power, Programme Manager, Go Global - (01) 727 2683 Charlotte Mattu, Programme Coordinator, Go Global – (01) 727 2972 Email: GoGlobal@enterprise-ireland.com

Education Faculty, Cariona Neary, Lecturer & Consultant in International Marketing, New Market Entry and Market Strategy

Education Faculty: Dr. Brian Harney, Lecturer in Strategy for SME Growth and Development, Organisational Structure Change & SME HRM

* The fee payable represents in the region of 50% of the total cost with the remainder subsidised by Enterprise Ireland. If you are a Large Company a slightly higher fee may apply.

Information Session

An information session will take place in Enterprise Ireland on Friday 23rd March 2018. You can register for this free event by visiting our website.