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First Irish Frontrunner takes place in Cork

The Cork office are celebrating the completion of the first Frontrunner to be held in Ireland. The 4-day programme ran on the 8th, 9th, 17th and 18th of October and was hosted by The Granary Theatre, Cork City Hall, Cork County Hall and the Bessborough Care Centre.

The participants were from University College Cork, Cork College of Commerce, St John's Central College, Coláiste Stiofán Naofa, Cork Institute of Technology, University of Limerick and Limerick Institute of Technology, and their dedication to the programme and willingness to get involved over the 4 days made the programme a huge success.

Rob O'Halloran (Programme Manager in Cork) had been working towards the opening of the programme since its official Irish launch in October 2011, by former Irish President, Mary McAleese.

 

Common Purpose 360 Day

As part of this year's Common Purpose 360 Day, join leaders from across the world on 10 October for our free online leadership event "Leading Beyond Culture - exploring Cultural Intelligence". You won't need to travel to take part - join in from work, at home or on the move!

Three global contributors will be sharing their experiences of adapting as a leader when operating in different cultures:

- David Lobo, Chairman, Deejay Group - 11am GMT+1

- Clare Woodcraft, Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Foundation - 12.30pm GMT+1

- Konstantin Mettenheimer, Former Global Co Chairman, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer - 2pm GMT+1

Each session will last an hour, during which we will explore how successful leaders can make positive change happen even when operating in unfamiliar territory.

You will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and will be able to see the contributor via a live video link.

How do I register?

Places are limited, so register now and make taking part in this online event one of your actions for this year's 360 Day!

Visit  http://www.commonpurpose360.org/360day2012.aspx to for more information and to register.

           

                                                                                     

FortCamden

Cork Graduate featured in the Irish Examiner

Paul Brierley is a graduate of Cork Focus 2012  - the senior leaders programme held each year in Cork.  Paul is chairman of Rescue Camden - the organization charged with the restoration of Camden Fort Meagher in Crosshaven, Co. Cork.  It's a stunning historic site at the mouth of Cork Harbour and Paul and his team have worked tirelessly to enable access for the public."

To read the full article from the Irish Examiner, click on the link: http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/features/go-fort-and-restore-199805.html

 

Common Purpose Dublin Hosts International Quest

The Common Purpose Dublin team recently hosted a Quest visit for participants from Northern Ireland and the UK. The day was designed to allow participants to explore the various leadership challenges facing Dublin and the wider region, as it tries to tackle the many problems created by the country's economic collapse. Participants explored whether the city has the political, economic and cultural capacity to lead Irelands economic recovery. Insights came from eleven different contributors including Frank Daly, Chairman of the National Asset Management Agency, Kathleen O'Meara, Head of Advocacy & Communications at the Irish Cancer Society and Catriona Crowe, Head of Special Projects at the National Archives. 

It was an extremely interesting and diverse day, which provided a very honest overview of Dublin and leadership in many areas throughout the city. It was a great pleasure for the Dublin team to host such an engaged group of participants and we look forward to doing it again soon.

 

Common Purpose Cork hosts  OpenGround

OpenGround was held in Cork City on 22 June 2012, at the River Lee Hotel. A cross sectoral mix of 42 participants attended. They included some graduates of Common Purpose programmes, but was also open to non-graduates. With OpenGround there is no agenda, no speakers or planned outcomes.  The gathering is run as a market place for ideas; to provide a launch pad for further thinking and groupings.  It is an exchange, an opportunity to learn about one another, each others' activities, and hopes for respective sectors, communities, regions, as well as explore where shared potential, innovation and vision might lie. 

Some ideas discussed on the day included:

  • How to tackle the issue of men's mental health
  • Managing service expectations in the public sector
  • How to promote and encourage mathematics in schools
  • Tackling the Black Economy
  • Improving the commercial life of the city

The day was a great success and the Cork team wishes to thank all who took part on the day, and look forward to seeing participants at other events in the future.

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