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Submitted by our tutor Liam Dillon from Turlon & Associates Traditional analysis is deterministic (that without using probabilities) and in general most project software can be labelled as deterministic (i.e. Microsoft Project). As product professionals become competent in spreadsheet or project modelling software, came the advent of software that can represent uncertainty. Coupled with the deterministic software are the stochastic (probability and statistical) software packages. [ 367 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2019/02/risk-analysis-software/

Risk software tools that are used for analysis, simulation and risks As product professionals become competent in spreadsheet or project modelling software, came the advent of software that can represent uncertainty.

Good communication skills are a prerequisite for any project manager and thus are critical to the success of any communication process. Organisations can only achieve their goals and objectives by the coordinated efforts of their members and it is the task of the management to get work done through other people. Information systems such as meeting structures, communication systems such as Sharepoint and other methods are one way but this is strengthened with effective and strong management or communication principles. [ 281 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2019/02/6-communication-problems-project-managers/

Good communication skills are a prerequisite for any project manager Some of the peculiarities that affect project managers when it comes to team engagement are effective and strong management of communication

What makes a good document? A good document is one that gives a clear message which all of the intended readers can easily understand. Key elements: The document must convey the most important message and direct the reader to any relevant detail. Remember, the most important message will be defined by the actions that you want the readers to take upon reading the document. [ 223 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2016/12/technical-writing-tip-month-december-2016/

Technical Writing Tip of the Month - December 2016 - What makes a good document? A good document is one that gives a clear message which all of the intended readers can easily understand. Key elements: The document must convey the most important message and direct the reader to any relevant detail. Remember, the most important message will be defined....

Stepping into the Reader’s Shoes is the Key to Good Technical Writing. Understanding the Audience. To understand the audience you must first analyse the audience. This is a vital first step in the preparation of a good document. Your analysis should assess how familiar various readers will be with the subject. From this you should identify what you will need to explain and how much detail you will need to give. [ 269 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2017/07/technical-writing-tip-month-july-2017/

Technical Writing Tip of the Month - (July 2017) - Stepping into the Reader’s Shoes is the Key to Good Technical Writing. Understanding the Audience. To understand the audience you must first analyse the audience. This is a vital first step in the preparation of a good document. Your analysis should assess how familiar various readers will be with...

Stepping into the Reader’s Shoes is the Key to Good Technical Writing. Understanding your Audience. • To understand the audience you must first analyse the audience. This is a vital first step in the preparation of a good document. • Your analysis should assess how familiar various readers will be with the subject. From this, you should identify what you will need to explain and how much detail you will need to give. [ 170 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2019/01/technical-writing-tip-month-january/

Technical Writing Tip of the Month - January - Stepping into the Reader’s Shoes is the Key to Good Technical Writing. Understanding your Audience. • To understand the audience you must first analyse the audience. This is a vital first step in the preparation of a good document. • Your analysis should assess how familiar various readers wil...

Congratulations to all our Lean Six Sigma Students who received their QQI results this month. We are very proud of their achievements and cost savings back to their companies! Particular thanks to John, Éamon and Ashling for their support and mentoring to the students. To date projects completed by SQT students have made a combined saving of over 114 million for their companies. [ 28 more words ]
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- Congratulations to all our Lean Six Sigma Students who received their QQI results this month. We are very proud of their achievements and cost savings back to their companies! Particular thanks to John, Éamon and Ashling for their support and mentoring to the students. To date projects completed by...

As every new year, comes along, it bring new hopes, dreams and aspirations. It is an opportunity to make us more focused and allows us to concentrate on what the future could bring to us. Well, the year 2019 is not far away now and while a new year may not be about changing destiny, there is always an opportunity to sit what are look at what the new year can bring. [ 510 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/12/7937/

The 5 things project managers should be on the look-out for during 2019 As a new year, comes along, it bring new hopes and aspirations. It is an opportunity to make us more focused and concentrate on what the future can bring

When it comes to protecting your business and your staff, it’s more important than ever to understand and meet your health and safety requirements. Read our interview where Careers Unlimited chat with expert Finbarr Stapleton from SQT Training about the practicalities, legalities involved and why investing in this area could save you money. Hello Finbarr, and thanks for chatting with us here at Nightcourses.com. [ 1,942 more word ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/11/finbarr-stapleton-talks-health-safety/

Finbarr Stapleton talks Health & Safety - When it comes to protecting your business and your staff, it’s more important than ever to understand and meet your health and safety requirements. Read our interview where Careers Unlimited chat with expert Finbarr Stapleton from SQT Training about the practicalities, legalities involved and why ...

Companies hoping to make the transition from ISO 14001:2004 to ISO 14001:2015 have until March 2019 to make the change. Companies can be awarded certification to the new versions provided that they have initiated the certification audit process by 15 September of this year and outstanding activities are completed by 15 March 2019. Contact us to book a place on of our ISO 14001:2015 Auditor Transition courses now
https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/11/have-you-transitioned-yet/

Have you transitioned yet? - Companies hoping to make the transition from ISO 14001:2004 to ISO 14001:2015 have until March 2019 to make the change. Companies can be awarded certification to the new versions provided that they have initiated the certification audit process by 15 September of this year and outstanding activities...

Congratulations to all our QQI (FET) students who received their results. The was 100% pass rate with 67% achieving Distinctions and 31% achieving marks between 90-100. Sincerest thanks goes to Denis Kiely, Edel Jones, Ciaron White, Joan Brien, Brian Robinson, Tom Keane who delivered our Food Safety courses and Maura Murphy & Gina Ryan who delivered our Leadership and Development courses. These tutors trained, supported and mentored our students to such a high standard.
https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/11/congratulations-lean-six-sigma-students-5/

Congratulations to our Lean Six Sigma students - Congratulations to all our QQI (FET) students who received their results. The was 100% pass rate with 67% achieving Distinctions and 31% achieving marks between 90-100. Sincerest thanks goes to Denis Kiely, Edel Jones, Ciaron White, Joan Brien, Brian Robinson, Tom Keane who delivered our Food Safety...

Submitted by Liam Dillon from Turlon & Associates As I read the various blogs / articles and papers on how to be successful as a Project Manager, it got me thinking of what not to do as a Project Manager. Over a 27 year career as a Project Manager, I have seen some major do not’s and it is only in hindsight that these become my lessons for the future. [ 725 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/11/5-donts-project-management/

The 5 “Don’ts” of Project Management - Submitted by Liam Dillon from Turlon & Associates As I read the various blogs / articles and papers on how to be successful as a Project Manager, it got me thinking of what not to do as a Project Manager. Over a 27 year career as a Project Manager, I have seen some major do …

Read our latest interview where Gemma Creagh from Careers Unlimited interviews our Lean Six Sigma tutor Éamon Ó Béarra Kaizen is the Japanese word for ‘improvement’; back in the 1950s Toyota implemented a revolutionary approach to Process Improvement which would eventually become Lean Six Sigma. Almost seven decades later, this Programme is used in industries across the globe. Here in Ireland, it’s not only common practice in technical and manufacturing industry but across organisations big and small; for example, local authorities have used it to improve the time scales surrounding housing needs assessment, or many companies have reduced their energy costs or waste output. [ 2,149 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/10/helping-save-lives-cut-costs-business-needs-lean-six-sigma/

Helping to save Lives and Cut Costs: Why Your Business Needs Lean Six Sigma - Read our latest interview where Gemma Creagh from Careers Unlimited interviews our Lean Six Sigma tutor Éamon Ó Béarra Kaizen is the Japanese word for ‘improvement’; back in the 1950s Toyota implemented a revolutionary approach to Process Improvement which would eventually become Lean Six Sig...

Congratulations to all our students who recently achieved their NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Special thanks to Finbarr Stapleton for his excellent support to all students. The NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety is a structured programme that provides the core knowledge required by today’s health and safety practitioner. All occupational health and safety practitioners need to have a common core of knowledge in order to practice effectively. [ 99 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/08/congratulations-nebosh-international-diploma-students/

Congratulations to our NEBOSH International Diploma students - Congratulations to all our students who recently achieved their NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Special thanks to Finbarr Stapleton for his excellent support to all students. The NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety is a structured programme th...

Clause 10: Improvement Clause 10 provides guidance on making improvements to the OH&S management system and encompasses the following: Incident, nonconformity and corrective action; Continual improvement. Clause 10.1: General The organisation must actively seek out and, where possible, realise opportunities for improvement that will facilitate the achievement of the intended outcomes of the OH&S management system. Clause 10.2 Incident, nonconformity and corrective action… [ 145 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/07/clause-10/

Clause 10: - Clause 10: Improvement Clause 10 provides guidance on making improvements to the OH&S management system and encompasses the following: Incident, nonconformity and corrective action; Continual improvement. Clause 10.1: General The organisation must actively seek out and, where possible, realise oppor...

Clause 9: Performance evaluation This clause provides guidance on evaluating the performance of the company’s OH&S management system and covers the following: Monitoring, measurement, analysis and performance evaluation; Internal audit; Management review. Clause 9.1: Monitoring, measurement, analysis and performance evaluation The organisation should have a systematic approach for measuring and monitoring its OH&S performance on a regular basis. The organisation needs to monitor and measure the following in order to determine the performance of the OHSMS and evaluate its effectiveness: [ 319 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/07/clause-9-performance-evaluation/

Clause 9: Performance Evaluation - Clause 9: Performance evaluation This clause provides guidance on evaluating the performance of the company’s OH&S management system and covers the following: Monitoring, measurement, analysis and performance evaluation; Internal audit; Management review. Clause 9.1: Monitoring, measurement, analy...

ISO 45001 Clause 8: Operation Clause 8: Operation provides guidance on the operational planning and control requirements relating to the OH&S management system. Once it has gained an understanding of its OH&S hazards, the organisation should implement the operational controls that are necessary to manage the risks associated with its activities and comply with applicable health and safety legal requirements. [ 390 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/06/iso-45001-clause-8-operation/

ISO 45001: Clause 8 Operation - ISO 45001 Clause 8: Operation Clause 8: Operation provides guidance on the operational planning and control requirements relating to the OH&S management system. Once it has gained an understanding of its OH&S hazards, the organisation should implement the operational controls that are necessary to m...

Clause 7 of ISO 45001 provides guidance on the support required to ensure that the OH&S management system is functioning effectively. The organisation must initially determine and provide the resources necessary to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve its OH&S management system. Resources include human, infrastructure, technology and financial resources. The organisation must determine the competence requirements for those workers that affect, or could affect, its OH&S performance. [ 249 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/06/iso-45001-clause-7-support/

ISO 45001: Clause 7 – Support - Clause 7 of ISO 45001 provides guidance on the support required to ensure that the OH&S management system is functioning effectively. The organisation must initially determine and provide the resources necessary to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve its OH&S management system. Re...

Congratulations to all our Lean Six Sigma Students who received their QQI results this month. We are very proud of their achievements and cost savings back to their companies! Particular thanks to our tutors John, Éamon and Ashling for their support and mentoring to the students. To date projects completed by SQT students have made a combined saving of over 100 million for their companies.
https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/05/congratulations-lean-six-sigma-students-4/

Congratulations to our Lean Six Sigma Students - Congratulations to all our Lean Six Sigma Students who received their QQI results this month. We are very proud of their achievements and cost savings back to their companies! Particular thanks to our tutors John, Éamon and Ashling for their support and mentoring to the students. To date projects c...

Clause 6 of ISO 45001 provides guidance on how to identify and assess the risks and opportunities associated with the organisation and its workers, and the actions necessary to deal with these risks and opportunities. When planning for the OH&S management system, the organisation should take into account the following: The organization and its context (clause 4.1); The needs and expectations of workers and other interested parties (clause 4.2); [ 283 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/05/iso-45001-clause-6-workers-organisation/

ISO 45001 Clause 6: Workers and the Organisation - Clause 6 of ISO 45001 provides guidance on how to identify and assess the risks and opportunities associated with the organisation and its workers, and the actions necessary to deal with these risks and opportunities. When planning for the OH&S management system, the organisation should take into ac...

As we have seen in the first of our blogs submitted by John Lafferty, MDSAP is the Medical Device Single Audit Programme which consists of a single Quality Management System (QMS) audit for the following five countries; Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan and the USA. The programme is voluntary for four of these countries but will be mandatory for Canada (for Class 2 or higher devices). [ 2,326 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/05/7605/

- As we have seen in the first of our blogs submitted by John Lafferty, MDSAP is the Medical Device Single Audit Programme which consists of a single Quality Management System (QMS) audit for the following five countries; Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan and the USA. The programme is voluntary for fou...

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Fantastic news this week! SQT Training Ltd has been accredited as an All-Star Trusted Education Partner 2018. We now go forward to compete in the All Ireland All-Star Enterprise Finals at Croke Park on April 19th.

This is tremendous recognition of our Tutors & Staff and their dedication to the success of our learners within their own organisations.

Dave Williams and Lorraine Halpin from SQT are looking forward to attending the All-Ireland Business Summit on Thursday and meeting the other finalists.

Thank you Limerick.ie for publishing our recent news about our All Star Trusted Education Partner accreditation 2018/19 which we received at the All-Ireland Business Summit https://www.limerick.ie/business/news-events/news/sqt-training-accredited-all-star-trusted-education-partner-2018-19

It's fantastic news for both SQT Training and for Limerick!

SQT Training Accredited with All-Star Trusted Education Partner 2018/19 | Limerick.ie 27 April 2018 David Williams, Managing Director, SQT Training, Master of Ceremonies Gavin Duffy, Lorraine Halpin, Director of Quality & Academic Affairs at the All Ireland Business Summit, Business All Stars in Croke Park. (Picture: Keith Wiseman) The Business All-Stars is an annual competition desi...

This clause provides guidance on how the organisation demonstrates leadership in relation to the OH&S management system and how it ensures adequate worker participation in its development and implementation. Leadership from top management is imperative for the success of the management system and for the achievement of continual improvement relating to health and safety issues within the organisation. If employees see top management taking health and safety seriously this will greatly assist in the development of a positive culture throughout the organization. [ 275 more words ]
https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/05/iso-450012018-clause-5-leadership-worker-participation-part-2-7/

ISO 45001:2018 Clause 5: Leadership and Worker Participation (Part 2 of 7) - This clause provides guidance on how the organisation demonstrates leadership in relation to the OH&S management system and how it ensures adequate worker participation in its development and implementation. Leadership from top management is imperative for the success of the management system and fo...

Leading lights in Irish Business descended on Croke Park last Thursday 19th April for the Fourth Annual All-Ireland Business Summit powered by Audi, where a 1000 strong audience from all 32 counties were captivated by the speakers who revealed their top secrets, confessions and the do’s and don’ts that have helped them achieve their business success. The Business All-Stars competition final was one of the key elements of the summit. [ 545 more words ]

https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/04/ireland-business-summit-recognition-sqt-star-trusted-education-partner/

The All-Ireland Business Summit and recognition of SQT as All-Star Trusted Education Partner - Leading lights in Irish Business descended on Croke Park last Thursday 19th April for the Fourth Annual All-Ireland Business Summit powered by Audi, where a 1000 strong audience from all 32 counties were captivated by the speakers who revealed their top secrets, confessions and the do’s and don’...

We would like to congratulate Dental Tech Group who won the ‘All-Star Small Business of the Year’ award. Well done from everyone in SQT Training Ltd. We would also like to thank the All-Ireland Business Summit for organising an excellent event and for our initial ‘All Star Trusted Education Partners 2018’ award.

What a fantastic conference and event!

Clause 4 of ISO 45001:2018 focusses the organization on defining what it is and does, and on what can affect its ability to manage its occupational health and safety responsibilities to achieve desired outcomes. The organization must understand the internal and external issues that can impact in a positive or negative manner on its health and safety performance including organizational culture and structure, and the external environment including cultural, social, political, legal, financial, technological, economic, market competition and natural factors of significance to its performance. [ 319 more words ]

https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/04/iso-4500120018-clause-4-part-1-7/

ISO 45001:20018 Clause 4 (Part 1 of 7) - Clause 4 of ISO 45001:2018 focusses the organization on defining what it is and does, and on what can affect its ability to manage its occupational health and safety responsibilities to achieve desired outcomes. The organization must understand the internal and external issues that can impact in a p...

Excellent panel discussion

Brian McEniff, Pat McDonagh, and Chanelle, Lady Mc Coy on stage during a panel discussion chaired by Ivan Yates .

We are delighted to have received the 'All-Star Trusted Education Partner' award from Gavin Duffy at the All-Ireland Business Summit today.
Looking forward to the final later!

We are all set for All-Ireland Business Summit in Croke Park today and are looking forward to an excellent line up of speakers and to meeting the other nominees
The excitement is building!

We are delighted to be shortlisted in the 'All-Star Small Business of the Year' category in the All-Ireland Business Summit. We would like to congratulate the other nominees in our category; CPC Accounting Metis Ireland Logue & O'Connor Safety and Health Consultancy Ltd. SYS Wealth & Financial Planners Dental Tech Leyden Consulting Engineers Antaris Team Horizon and Echo IT and wish them the best of luck in the finals tomorrow in Croke Park. We are looking forward to the day.

We are delighted to announce that SQT Training Ltd has been accredited as an All-Star Trusted Education Partner 2018. SQT training now go forward to the final competition in the All Ireland All-Star Enterprise Finals at Croke Park on April 19th. This is a fantastic recognition of the tutors and staff in SQT Training and their dedication to both the company and their learners. [ 72 more words ]

https://www.sqt-training.com/2018/04/sqt-training-ltd-accredited-star-trusted-education-partner-2018/

SQT Training Ltd has been accredited as an All-Star trusted Education Partner 2018 - We are delighted to announce that SQT Training Ltd has been accredited as an All-Star Trusted Education Partner 2018. SQT training now go forward to the final competition in the All Ireland All-Star Enterprise Finals at Croke Park on April 19th. This is a fantastic recognition of the tutors and staf...