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2012 Calendar (below) will have all of our most successful workshops and in addition there will be lots more workshops delivered by new specialists on new subjects, continuing to give you competitive edge. Courses are held in Limerick and Dublin.

 

But first, it's not what we say...........

Just a quick note to say that the CKA Members programme is proving to be a great success for us and the feedback I have been getting from my team who have attended courses has been fantastic.  The workshops scheduled for the coming months are exactly what we need right now and i am looking forward to attending one or two myself. Thanks to you and all the team for providing this excellent programme.

Pamela Nolan, Human Resources Manager, Castleknock Hotel & Golf Club, Dublin.                                                                                                                                         

Hi Grace and Linda,  I heard great feedback from the Wedding Sales Workshop held in Galway during the week.  Both Norma and Celine returned very buzzed up from the ideas that were generated and positivity emanating from the event.   Continued success & many thanks.    Regards Ray             

Ray Byrne, Wineport Lodge, Glasson    

 

Just a quick note to thank you for th wonderful workshop that you gave yesterday - it was very enjoyable and interesting - but as you said, it is great to learn from other professionals.      Thank you again and have a nice weekend.     

Rachael Moylett, Director, Downhill Hotel, Ballina.

 

NEXT WORKSHOPS:

 

WORKSHOP

 

WHO IS IT FOR?

WHERE IS IT?

WHEN?

DURATION

LEADER

Operational

How To Manage Your Time Effectively

  To provide participants with an understanding of the principles of time management and that time is an irreplaceable resource Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin

Thurs 10th May

10.00am to 1.30pm

Connie MacDermott

€70

Sales Skills

How To Sell More Food & Beverage

  This workshop is for F&B Managers & Supervisors who would like to assess and examine what their menus offer in terms of quality and seasonality, how their menus are presented, the style and impact on the customer

Armada Hotel, Spanish Point,       Co. Clare.

 

Mon 14th May


09.30am to 1.00pm

Grace Gallagher

€70

Sales Skills

How To Sell More From Reception

  This workshop is for Reception and Reservations' Teams who would like to improve their sales techniques, maximise their sales potential, develop strategies for selling to different personas, markets and distribution channels. Armada Hotel, Spanish Point,       Co. Clare

Mon 14th May


2.00pm to 5.00pm

Grace Gallagher

€70

Marketing

E-Marketing

  This workshop is for anyone responsible for developing and managing an E-Marketing Strategy Absolute Hotel, Limerick

Fully Booked

10.00am to 1.30pm

Tina Costigan & Lynda Foran

€70

Operational

Basic Food Hygiene

2 Day Course

  This workshop is for any food worker who is involved in the preparation, handling, storage or service of food. This course meets the requirements of EC Regulations 852/2004. Absolute Hotel, Limerick Wed 16th & Thurs 17th May 10.00am to 5.00pm each day

Cora O'Dwyer

O'Dwyer Safety Services

€285

Speciality

Motivate Others (putting the passion back into the hotel industry)

  With the recession in full swing you need to lead your organisation with confidence, clear thinking and passion - more than ever before.  This intensive workshop will teach you how to speak with passion about the work you do and how to ensure that this same passion becomes the heartbeat of your organisation.

The National Theatre School of Ire, Sycamore St.(Temple Bar) Dublin 2.

Wed 23rd May 09.30am to 1.30pm

Patrick Sutton Gaiety School of Acting

€99

Sales Skills

Everything You Need to Know To Manage Your Rooms Revenue

  This workshop is for Revenue Managers, Senior Managers and Front Office Managers who want to learn how to increase sales by creeting an effective revenue management culture and utilizing effective revenue management techniques. Montenotte Hotel, Cork

Tues 29th May

10.00am to 5.00pm,

Maria Roddy-Freyne

€130

Speciality

Food Master Class (Breakfast)

  This workshop is for Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, Senior Kitchen Team Members who may wish to improve their skills or pass on knowledge to other team members.  Participants will improve their knowledge and skill in how to prepare and provide interesting and varied breakfast menus for their guests.  You will learn to be innovative and creative. Dublin

Tues. 12th June


10.00am to 2.00pm

Fred Cordonnier, Chef

€99

Social Media

How To Write A Social Media Policy For Your Staff

  Social Media is booming, and we can't control everything that is published online. This workshop will help you to develop a policy for your staff that will ensure there are clear boundaries around their public social media use. You will leave this workshop with a social media policy that suits your business, and the knowledge to implement it.
Clanard Court Hotel, Athy

Thurs 14th June


10.00am to 1.30pm

Andrea McGowan

€70

Operational

Are You Breaking The Law?

 

Employment Law is a complex subjet. Are you aware of your obligatons?

Do you have a legal obligation to provide a written contract of employment?

Do you have to have a Disciplinary Process in place?

Do you know your obligations to employees arising from the Data Protection Acts?

Westgrove Hotel, Clane, Co. Kildare.


Wed 20th June

09.30am to 1.30pm

Dylan Macauley, Solicitor & Employment Law Expert.

€70

Sales Skills

How to Use The Telephone To Generate More Sales

  This workshop is for Sales Managers and Sales Personnel who would like to improve their skills and knowledge to become more proactive in sales generation using the phone.  Learn how to quality your leads, how to formulate the purpose of your call and how to prospect for new business.

Co Mayo.


Thurs. 21st June 10.00am to 1.30pm

Conor Kenny

€70

Speciality

Round Table Event

'How To Buy Wine'


  This workshop is for General Managers, Owners, Invited Guests and Friends Killashee House Hotel Tuesday 26th June 10.00am to 1.30pm

David Whelan, TV3 Wine Expert

 

Speciality

LEADERSHIP (Take ownership of your greatest resource - Yourself.

  This 1/2 day practical workshop will give you the confidence, the clarity and the conviction to stand 'at the top table' and be heard, not just because of what you are saying but because you believe in your most essential asset - yourself.  We will take you through the key steps in building your sense of presence so tht when you speak, others listen.  We will establish a strong and motivaed group dynamic out of which participants will build their confidence to express and empower themselves. The National Theatre Schoo of Ire. Sycamore St.(Temple Bar) Dublin 2. Wed. 27th June 09.30am to 1.30pm

David Scott, Gaiety School of Acting.

€99

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The The CKA Experience - first of all, we are not a training company and we are not an off the shelf one size fits all company.

If you need to tick boxes we are not for you.

If you want to make change, we are.

If passion, excellence, fun, learning and wisdom appeal to you and fit your needs then you might just be at the right place.

If you want to make a difference and grow your future then read on;

  

What is the unique CKA Experience?

 Some people call our workshops ‘training courses’ but they are not, they run much deeper than that.

  • They are fuelled by experience, passion and a desire to help you make change a reality.
  • They are interactive because we know the value of meeting like minded professionals.
  • They are challenging because your comfort zone is not the place to get fit, wisdom fit.
  • We limit numbers and we are really fussy about who we let in.
  • We mentor, intervene and all with a cheerful sense of fun.
  • They are interesting because we know how to make time fly, engage with you and help you prosper.
  • They are rewarding because everything you learn makes a difference and quickly.
  • They are unique because we write, develop and own all our own material.
  • They are lively, fun and full of wisdom. Why? Because we have a track record, the experience and pocket full of quotes to say just that.
  • They are measurable, effective, clear and dynamic. Why? Because most training courses are dull, standard and don’t invite your view, your wisdom and your learning. We do.
  • Most of all, they are fun because that is the only environment that people learn, grow and prosper.

  

We could go on but our workshops are something you need to experience to understand.

Better still, read what our members say and look at who they are and notice that they are already successful, leaders and at the top of their tree.

Now ask yourself one question (before writing a cheque) are we what you want?

Are you who we want?

Let’s talk.