*This programme is for Limerick businesses only. 

This online programme is designed specifically to support SME and Micro Enterprise owner managers through the current changes to the business environment. It aims to help them quickly assess the situation for impact and to move forward with a greater degree of certainty. It aims to provide the skills and focus required to navigate the change. It will provide a safe space and the tools required to help SMEs assess the business situation and explore creative options.

Recommended topics for inclusion: • Creativity and problem solving • Scenario planning your finances • Embracing Innovation • Resilience • Risk assessment • Prioritisation • Leading yourself and others well • How to stay centred and focused and keep others focused • How to maintain real connection with remote teams and clients • Navigating change with courage and positivity.

Module 1 - Friday 3rd April - Leading yourself and others well Navigating change with courage and positivity Resilience

Module 2 - Monday 6th - Financial leadership Scenario planning your finances New COVID19 specific sources of financial support to SMEs

Module 3 - Wednesday 8th - Creativity and problem solving How to get really innovative Possibility thinking Diversification

Module 4 - Tuesday 14th April - Risk assessment Making hard decisions Prioritisation How to stay centred and focused and keep others focused

Module 5 - Wednesday 15th - How to maintain real connection with remote teams , clients and contacts Online audit and next steps to ensure your business is stronger online Future proofing the tech in the business: Tools and strategies