ICBE Begin Again™ | Ireland's work-placement, mentoring and training programme

Programme Schedule

The following outlines the typical progress for participants on this programme.  Changes may be required depending on the specific requirements of participants and/or host companies.

  1. Expression of Interest and C.V. forwarded to ICBE
  2. Role descriptions forwarded to participants for review
  3. Brief interview with potential host company and/or ICBE representative
  4. Position assigned
  5. Meeting with host company, completion of relevant paperwork
  6. Programme outline:

    Week 1: 2 Days Training
    • Introduction to Leadership and Learning
    • The Resilient Leader, Interpersonal Awareness

    Week 2: 2 Days Training
    • The Thinking Leader (innovation and innovation tools, lean thinking and improvement tools)
    • Leading for Results (planning and managing work, communication and thinking skills)

    Week 3: Work Placement
    • 5 days on the job
    • Mentor visit (number 1)

    Week 4: Work Placement
    • 5 days on the job

    Week 5:
    2 Days Training
    3 Days Work Placement
    • 3 days on the job

    Training:
    • Coach/Trainer, Leader : presentations and group work
    • Enterprise Day: external visits and guest speaker

    Week 6: Work Placement
    • 5 days on the job
    • Mentor visit (number 2)

    Week 7: Work Placement
    • 5 days on the job

    Week 8:
    1 Day Training
    4 Days Work Placement
    • 4 days on the job

    Training:
    • Principled Leader and Integrated Leader

    Week 9: Work Placement
    • 5 days on the job
    • Mentor visit (number 3)

    Week 10: Work Placement
    • 5 days on the job

    Week 11:
    1 Day Training
    4 Days Work Placement
    • 4 days on the job

    Training:
    • Project completion workshop and personal development planning

    Week 12: Work Placement
    • 5 days on the job
    • Mentor visit (number 4)

    Week 13: Work Placement
    • 5 days on the job

    Week 14:
    2 Days Training
    3 Days Work Placement
    • 3 days on the job
    • Mentor visit (number 5)
    • Close out

    Training:
    • Assessment Day 1: Project/training presentations and personal development planning (interviews)
    • Assessment Day 2 - Outdoor management development day
  7. Agreement with host company regarding opportunity for further work/completion of work placement

Upon registration for the programme, candidates acquire "Studying Membership" of the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) with access to a comprehensive on-line learning library.

On successful completion of the training programme, candidates will be assessed and where earned, be awarded the ILM Award in Leadership (formally recognised at NFQ Level 6 by NQAI).

On successful completion of the directed work placement, candidates will achieve a FETAC Work Experience Level 5 Credit.

Candidates who complete all elements including a work-based project will attain the European Learning and Leadership Awards" (ELLA©) Ignite Award which affords Euro-pass transferability.