People Focus Spring 04 NA - CIPD

Western regionWESTERN REGION’SOUTSTANDING SEASONThis year the members of the Western Region produced a packedprogramme of events to enlighten and stimulate. Mrs. Breda Ryan,Director of Anthony Ryan Ltd and the Ardilaun House Hotel, the founderof the BPW Galway, an internationally affiliated Business andProfessional Women’s organisation launched the packed programme toa gathering of sixty people on the 7th October.“Training & Development in Irish Companies” presented by Dr.Thomas Garavan – was sponsored by Baxter Healthcare SA and theCastlebar Campus of GMIT.On the 3rd of February, Harvey Wasserman delivered his address on“Fear” sponsored by Transitions Optical Ltd. Dr. Wasserman believesthat fear, in its many overt and subtle forms, is a major cause of humanlimitation and suffering – this was an event not to be missed.The residential weekend was held on 6th and 7th of Februaryincluded, for the first time, a programme for professionaldevelopment. Peter Cassill presented the “Workplace of theFuture” sponsored by Medtronic AVE on the 11th March. The finalevent is “Mediation” presented by Sean McHugh and sponsoredby Tyco Healthcare on 6th April.All members of the Western Branch Committee are volunteers andgive of their time generously and selflessly. Companies throughoutthe western region sponsor our events. The Committee would like totake this opportunity, on behalf of the CIPD Western Region to thankall our sponsors and friends, especially the Galway & MayoInstitute of Technology, without whom, we simply would not survive!Michelle Lynch- CPL, Breda Ryan, Marie-Therese Macken ChairpersonWestern Branch, Ann Martyn – CPL main sponsor of the nightThe first event ‘EmploymentLaw Update’ a livelypresentation by Adrian Twomeya Senior Associate in A & LGoodbody drew an audienceof close to 140 people. TheGala Dinner Dance sponsoredby CCP Recruitment Ltd wasa resounding success. HorizonAdrian Twomey making his presentation the music providers for thenight were enhanced by thetalented members of the Western Branch and the CIPD Students!The number of people attending each event so far has been well up onthe previous year. The CIPD Western Branch hope to build on the verygood record set in 2003.NORTH WEST REGION: BALLINABEVERAGES WIN TOP TEN COMPANIESTO WORK FOR AWARDGina Maglioccoand GeraldineCorban whoattended“Employment LawUpdateThe top 50s companies event sponsored by Boston Scientific and theWestwood Hotel stimulated debate and interaction. This event wasably chaired by Robert Lee, CEO of the Best Companies in Ireland toWork With(check this name).Back row (Left to Right): Kevin Dunleavy, Ballina Beverages; Bob Lee,CEO, Great Place to Work Institute; John Smith, Balllina Beverages;Rachel Armstrong, Independent Newspapers; Anne Marie Coleman,Gabriel Gormley, Helen Tuffy, Eileen Boland, Ballina Beverages;Front row (Left to Right): Keith Sheridan, Brendan Flynn, Philip Rossiter,Vincent Lang, Ballina Beverages.pg34 Autumn 2004