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This seminar is of significance to those interested in organising, developing, managing, participating in and/or researching successful business networks. The theme of this event is ‘Working together for Growth -making networks work. Having observed a need for an initiative through which people could develop their thinking skills, in particular
their creative thinking skills, Guest Speaker Mary Whelan launched The Creative Thinking Network in 2004. Mary is a thinking skills trainer who draws upon her experience as a qualified coach, NLP Master Practitioner, and her extensive experience in theatre and visual arts to promote ‘whole brain’ thinking. She specialises in thedevelopment of creative and innovative potential in relation to effective career, business, and life management.She is a graduate of University College Dublin and the National University of Ireland, Maynooth.Mary has over 20 years experience in facilitating and developing business networks whereby SME owner/managersgenerate innovative solutions for each other’s business challenges. Enterprise support agencies, local and regional government agents, academics, sme/micro-enterprise/large business owners, senior executives are invited to attend and participate in this critical, informative, interactive seminar. Granville Hotel, Waterford
Wednesday 18th November 2009
9am – 1pm
Attendance is free but registration is required.
(Refreshments & lunch will be provided)
Visit www.slniw.com or contact Ms. Catherine Whitty – 051 302946 – cwhitty@wit.ie