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Dr Tom McCarthy, IMI Chief Executive addressed the recent Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party meeting in Athlone on September 14th.

Dr McCarthy told the assembled TDs and Senators that the economy needs a poductivity stimulus plan and that this should be funded using a redistribution of the National Training Fund.

Read Dr McCarthy's presentation here.

As part of Dublin Innovation Week, IMI is hosting an workshop on October 15th.

This high-octane event takes participants from A to Z on an entire innovation project - from idea generation, concept development to customer testing and prototyping. A practical guide with real business challenges which you can bring to life in your own organisation.

Please see our Events section for further information.

A to Z of Innovation

Thursday 15th October 09.30 - 17.45

Limited number of places available. For queries or to apply for a place on this unique event please contact Dr Déirdre Crowe.

The IMI is inviting applications for the Henley MBA which will begin in October 2009.

Deadline for receipt of applications is September 13th.

Click here for further information on the Henley MBA and to download a brochure. Download the application form here.

The Henley MBA is designed to develop future leaders who are confident in their ability to make strategic decisions quickly. It is carefully designed to address the ever-evolving challenges facing organisations in every sector, in every country and at every level.

The programme is supported at the IMI on a number of levels; by faculty who have worked extensively with the programme are accredited by Henley and make up a dedicated support team here in Dublin. Henley provides online support through its website. 

For further details contact Programme Director Dr. Mary Hogan on mary.hogan@imi.ie or (01) 2078551.

Download the application form and reference form along with details on how to complete these here.

The IMI Master of Business (MoB) professional development framework is expanding to provide learners with even greater flexibility and choice.

From autumn 2009, the range of MoB Diploma's will increase to seven, with the addition of our new Diploma in Leadership and Diploma in Strategy.

Through the MoB Managers can earn a Masters Qualification by completing any two IMI Diplomas together with a Business Research Project withing a flexible five year time frame.

Click here for further information.

At the IMI we provide the professional setting for your events at an affordable price. Our Sandyford Campus boasts a large conference accommodating up to 300 people theatre style. Smaller breakout areas are also available.

IMI Conference Centre Day Delegate rate of €55 per person per day. Room hire, catering, audiovisual technician and equipment included.

This special day delegate rate available is available for new bookings and includes:

Full Day Room Hire of the conference centre - room with natural day light suitable for 40 to 300 people.

Access to the Atrium area - suitable for refreshment breaks and also exhibition stands and a registration desk.

Catering included

Tea/ coffee/ Danish on arrival

Tea/ coffee/ Danish in the mid morning

3 course lunch with tea / coffee

Tea/ coffee / biscuits in the afternoon

Audiovisual equipment included

LCD projector

Laptop

Ceiling mounted screen

Podium and mic

Flipcharts (2) and markers

Sound and lighting

Delegate Stationary

AV Technician included (based on 10 hours)

Complimentary Wi Fi 

Complimentary Car Parking

Convenient to M50, Sandyford and Dundrum.

Conditions: Subject to availability

To avail of this offer, contact our sales team on conferencecentre@imi.ie or call (01) 2078411.

Find out more about the IMI Conference Centre here.

The IMI Residence is also offering accommodation rates available from €49 per room per night.

IMI has recently begun the fieldwork for the latest round of it's annual Survey of Multinational Companies in Ireland.

For over ten years now the IMI has surveyed the attitudes and experiences of Chief Executives and Senior Managers of multinational companies operating in Ireland.

This year IMI have once again partnered with National Irish Bank to carry out this research.

This series of research has, over the years highlighted the major issues affecting MNCs here and the factors underpinning Ireland's competitiveness and attractiveness for the continued involvement of these organisations in our economy.

The 2008 report showed that multinationals feel Ireland could continue to attract and retain foreign-owned MNC business. With two thirds of all companies indicating that their Irish operation was either strategically important or very important in terms of their global operation.

However, the cost environment was one of the top concerns of firms based in Ireland.

Five of the 'top ten' factors of most importance to Ireland’s competitive position are related to the cost of doing business in Ireland, these included wage costs, the rate of inflation, energy costs, corporation tax and non-labour costs.

Management skill was placed second in the top ten most important factors affecting competitiveness.

In 2008 one third of respondents to the survey expected the numbers they employed to decrease over the coming year. While 35.9% of respondents saw Ireland as uncompetitive and identified China as the biggest threat to Ireland's international competitive position, with India a close second.

This year's report will be published in association with National Irish Bank in October.

Click here for more information on this survey and other IMI Research.

The Irish Management Institute (IMI) and University College Cork (UCC) have announced the commencement of exclusive negotiations between the two bodies aimed at reaching agreement on the IMI merging with UCC.

Both organisations view this significant development as mutually enhancing the delivery of their strategic objectives in the area of executive education.

UCC President, Dr. Michael Murphy, in welcoming the decision of the IMI Board to engage so positively with UCC, said: “UCC has a long history of excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate education in business disciplines while IMI is a leading international brand in executive education. A merger will strengthen further the capacity of each organisation nationally and internationally, and advances the national agenda for enhanced collaboration between higher education institutions.

"The IMI, from its campus in Sandyford, Dublin, has been the leading Irish provider of executive education for over 50 years and is the only Irish institution listed in the Financial Times list of top international executive education programmes. The Institute has a goal to improve our overall ranking to the top 25 in the world and to continue to offer the highest quality executive training. The Board of IMI had taken a strategic decision to enhance its offerings in the future though seeking a merger with a higher education institution. In recent years, the College of Business and Law at UCC had set out its strategic objective to enhance its capacity in the delivery of executive education regionally and nationally. We look forward to our discussions with UCC and hope they will be successful and to the benefit of Irish business and society", stated Dr. Tom McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer of IMI.

Both institutions have indicated that no further comment will be made during the negotiations to protect the integrity of the ongoing process.

The MSc in Organisational Behaviour is Ireland’s premier post-graduate qualification in the area of human behaviour in organisational settings. This programme is run in association with Trinity College Dublin.

Bringing together the thinking and research of the behavioural and organisational sciences, the programme aims to produce leaders with a superior ability to analyse problems, generate key insights and implement creative solutions.

Now in it's 17th iteration, we are now accepting applications for the October 2009 intake

Please click here for more information and to obtain a detailed brochure with application form.

Contact Louise Birrell by email or by phone on (+353) 1 2078516 to discuss the programme.

Because we recognise the importance of expanding your skills – not only to enhance the practical value you contribute to your organisation, but also to increase your personal marketability we have introduced our EASY PAY Finance Package.

This added service (in conjunction with our financial partners) is designed to optimize accessibility for participants on the IMI’s suite of 7 Diplomas commencing this autumn.

Sign up for an IMI Diploma before July 31st 2009 you will receive a Special 10% Discount off the listed normal and members' fees.

Also don’t forget Tax Relief is available for IMI Diploma Tuition Fees. Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) in the tax years 2008 and 2009 is available for tuition fees on our diploma programmes.

Find out more about these and other funding options here.

Sign up for an IMI Diploma before July 31st and receive a special 10% discount* off the normal and members fees listed.

As the economic situation continues to deteriorate, it has never been more important to expand your skills – not only to enhance the practical value you contribute to your organisation, but also to increase your personal marketability.

Through the IMI’s Master of Business framework (MoB), every IMI Diploma you complete also earns you the equivalent of one third of a Masters qualification. By completing any two IMI Diplomas and then writing a practically-focused business project, you will be awarded an accredited Master of Business qualification from Ireland’s only internationally ranked executive education school.

The selection of IMI Diplomas to choose from has never been wider and includes two exciting new additions – the Diploma in Leadership and the Diploma in Strategy.

The IMI Diploma's starting in October 2009 include;

Diploma in Management

Diploma in Executive Coaching

Diploma in Business Finance

Diploma in Strategic Human Resources Management

Diploma in Strategic Marketing Management

Diploma in Leadership

Diploma in Strategy

Generous subsidisation is available to eligible SMEs for IMI Diplomas in 2009-10 only.

Even if you aren’t an SME, you’ll still receive a 10% discount if you sign up for a Diploma before July 31st.

Don’t delay – contact our team at 1800 22 33 88 or email sales@imi.ie to learn more about how to take the next steps towards earning your Master of Business!

* Discount applies to Full and IMI Member Fees only.