IITD NATIONAL TRAINING AWARDS 2015 An Overview Wednesday, October 8th 2014

Where & When? Killashee House Hotel, Naas March 6th, 2015

Previous Winners

The Story so far … 17 Years 1200 + Applications 450 + Awards 5,500 Guests 2 Supporting Partners

Aim To recognise organisations which demonstrate best practice and an on-going commitment to training and developing their people. Provides an opportunity for the many organisations that are experiencing exciting and empowering human resource development to share their learning with others

Objective By focusing on engagement, collaboration, participative management, excellence in training initiatives, transparency, innovation and learning and development of both individuals and organisations.   Organisations and individuals submit entries based on specific Training Initiatives that they believe have contributed to the success of their organisations.

Categories Organisations that demonstrate enterprise-wide success or achievement as a result of employee learning Micro Enterprises (1 – 10 employees) Small Enterprises (11 - 100 employees) Medium Sized Enterprises (101 - 250 employees) Large Enterprises (Over 250 employees) Not for Profit Networks & Groups It is designed for organisations who have developed an excellent and effective training initiative. The resulting initiative must demonstrate good learner outcome and show the added value to their business.

Best L&D Organisation Evidence that the learning function has an enterprise-wide role: involves executive teams, creating solutions to business issues, and setting organisational strategy Evidence that learning has value in the organisation's culture: learning opportunities, senior management support, learning for growth, and innovation Recognise organisations that demonstrate enterprise-wide success or achievement as a result of employee learning 9

Categories – Specific Initiatives Best Leadership Development Initiative Best Change Management Initiative Best Talent Management Initiative Most Innovative Use of Technology Best Consultancy Partnership Best Workbased Learning Initiative Best Graduate / Internship Programme Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative Excellence in Coaching Rising Star This is awarded to the best submission from Networks or Groups who display excellence in training and development through collaborative or partnership approaches.

Specific Initiatives – Think about …. What was the Challenge? – Set the Context Business Goals, Objectives, Outcomes from the Initiative TNA Process & Findings Learning Objectives & Key Deliverables Exceptional Design Elements Innovation – Sector/Region/Size/Context Setting up for Success – Implementation, Project Plan etc Success Metrics & Contribution to Performance 11

Making a Submission Two Stage Process 1500 word written submission Presentation to Judging Panel - Shortlisted Companies - 2 Presenters 12

Making a Submission Apply in Multiple Categories Many Initiatives in Same Category Each Initiative may be entered ONCE Qualitative & Quantitative Reflective Process Initiatives over the past 2 years 13

Making a Submission Vertical & Horizontal Involvement Evidence of Commitment / Involvement Links to Other Areas of the Business Linked to Performance Metrics, Metrics, Metrics Unique Selling Points Innovation Values & Ethics Outputs Based 14

When all is said and done.. Use your own discretion ……. 15

Submission Process www.iitd.ie Confidentiality Submission Length Guidelines Supporting Material Media Publicity 16

Sending in an Entry Launch: October 30th 2014 Closing Date: 23rd January 2015 Presentations: February 5th 2015 By e-mail to: admin@iitd.ie Two copies (including any supporting documentation or attachments) by post 17