Be convincing, even when you’re not talking
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Communication consists of the following: 55 per cent body language, 38 per cent tone and 7 per cent words.
Non-verbal signals, both your body language (55 per cent of the message) and the tone of your voice (38 per cent), are even more crucial than the words you use in an Interview situation. People are concerned mainly about what they should say and how they should say it in interview, and forget that this is just a small part of the interview process.
Read more ...‘2040 -a Galway odyssey’ — Symposium to look at city’s future
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
A day long symposium will be held in GMIT on Friday November 5 to create public debate on a vision for Galway for the next generation. Organised by the Galway 2040 Initiative it is led by Paul Shelly and Rory O’Connor, Jim Fennell (GMIT & Marine Institute), Professor Kevin Leyden (NUIG CISC) and Michael Coyle (Galway Chamber).
Read more ...Lighthouse Networks announces competitive new wireless broadband
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Galway-based company Lighthouse Networks has just announced the launch of a new Wireless Broadband Service for Galway city and the surrounding areas. The new service is being marketed under the name “Lightnet235” and it provides broadband subscribers in Galway with a very competitively priced broadband service. It uses the very latest fixed wireless access technology and has an entry level price of just €20 per month.
Read more ...CIPD to hold symposium on foreign direct investment
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
A CIPD-organised symposium on foreign direct investment by multinationals in Ireland will take place in Salthill Hotel on October 29.
Read more ...IRDG to hold Enterprise Innovation Network event in Galway
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The Industry Research and Development Group (IRDG) will hold an Enterprise Innovation Network Event at the Clayton Hotel, Galway on Tuesday 12 October from 8:30 to 11:30am.
The purpose of the event is to bring together and provide a forum for like-minded individuals involved in research, development and innovation to discuss issues of common interest.
Read more ...Emerging leaders sought for innovative programme
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) is a seven-day transformational programme aimed at providing managers and team leaders with practical skills they need to enhance their performance in their roles. The ELP is receiving part funding from the GMIT Innovation Skillnet, which is funded by member companies under the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd, funded through the Department of Education and Skills.
Read more ...Job and career opportunities at GMIT fair next week
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Employment opportunities, work placements, postgraduate study and volunteering options are to be outlined at a one day careers and recruitment fair in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), Galway, on Tuesday October 12 next.
Read more ...CIPD to hold symposium on foreign direct investment
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
A CIPD-organised symposium on foreign direct investment by multinationals in Ireland will take place in Salthill Hotel on October 29.
Read more ...IRDG to hold Enterprise Innovation Network event in Galway
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The Industry Research and Development Group (IRDG) will hold an Enterprise Innovation Network Event at the Clayton Hotel, Galway on Tuesday 12 October from 8:30 to 11:30am.
The purpose of the event is to bring together and provide a forum for like-minded individuals involved in research, development and innovation to discuss issues of common interest.
Read more ...Emerging leaders sought for innovative programme
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) is a seven-day transformational programme aimed at providing managers and team leaders with practical skills they need to enhance their performance in their roles. The ELP is receiving part funding from the GMIT Innovation Skillnet, which is funded by member companies under the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd, funded through the Department of Education and Skills.
Read more ...Job and career opportunities at GMIT fair next week
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Employment opportunities, work placements, postgraduate study and volunteering options are to be outlined at a one day careers and recruitment fair in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), Galway, on Tuesday October 12 next.
Read more ...Galway businesses sixth quickest to pay their bills
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Businesses in Galway are the sixth quickest in the country to pay their bills in the first half of this year, according to latest research.
The Republic of Ireland paid its bills two days quicker on average during the first six months of the year when compared with the same period last year, according to the latest insight from Experian®, the global information services company. Despite this, Experian’s analysis reveals Ireland is still paying seven days later than its northern counterparts. Analysis also reveals that businesses in Galway are sixth quickest to pay bills in the second quarter of 2010.
Read more ...Feargal Quinn brings retail therapy to Network Ireland Conference in Galway
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Well known Irish businessman Feargal Quinn will be the guest speaker at the Network Ireland Conference and Galway Now Businesswomen of the Year Awards next week.
Read more ...Network Chonamara to host first meeting
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
The inaugural Network Chonamara meeting for all business people operating in the Conamara area will take place in the Connemara Coast Hotel on October 6 (6pm).
Read more ...Galway County reducing its carbon footprint with Energia’s ‘green energy’
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Galway is set to significantly reduce its carbon footprint after the Galway County Council has signed up to a new “green energy” power deal with leading independent energy provider Energia. The deal will reduce Galway’s carbon footprint by almost 14,000 tonnes each year.
Read more ...Have faith and achieve, is theme of Network conference
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Network Ireland is hosting its national conference and awards in Galway this October reminding business people that 'believers are achievers'.
Read more ...Let Bill change your life
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Bill Cullen, host of ‘The Apprentice’ is coming to Galway to change your lives!
Read more ...Using drama to better our businesses
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
He is the ultimate marketeer. Aidan Daly’s leadership spirit resembles that of a Braveheart warrior on horseback. He believes that our greatest glory as Confucianists is rising every time we fall, where each fall is a stepping stone to success.
Read more ...Trio of Seminars – Stepping in the Right Direction
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Are you looking to up your chances of making positive changes in your life? ‘Trio of Seminars’ is being held in The Menlo Park Hotel on Saturday October 2 for those looking to polish up on their life skills. All in aid of charity, the seminars promise to help attendees to help themselves. The Trio of Seminars will whet your appetite by setting you in the right direction, this is based on previous participants recalling their positive experience at the seminars.
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