Next WIN Session - March 26th.

The guest presenters for the next WIN session will be Pat Bennett (WIN) and Pat Regan (WIN). They will show a DVD that applies the principles of "LEAN" to the process of making Toast in the kitchen and will answer any questions afterwards. Lean Manufacturing is "A systematic approach to identifying and eliminating waste through continuous improvement by flowing the product at the demand of the customer.” It is a business practice characterised by the endless pursuit of waste elimination. A manufacturer that is lean uses the minimum amount of materials, money, machines, space etc to get the job done on time and efficiently.


Pat Bennett provides consultancy services specialising in Continuous Improvement through the application of Lean Systems and World Class Manufacturing. Specialties include: Lean Systems and Technology; Project Management; World Class Manufacturing and Quality & Environmental Management Systems. He is a lead auditor with ISO Certification Body and GMP and Clean Room Systems/Controls.

Pat Regan has twenty years experience of working in an Irish SME in both manufacturing and distribution environments. He has been involved in all processes and at all levels along the supply chain and has held the roles Team Leader, Supervisor, Production Manager, Distribution Manager, Lean-coordinator, and Operations Manager. Pat has a Masters in Strategic Management (Lean Systems) and specialises in lean manufacturing which is looking at more efficient and effective ways of doing business.

How WIN has helped me...

Through the leadership and committment of Caroline McDonagh, CEO of WIN - The West of Ireland Network has been very useful to me for a number of reasons.

Firstly, through the network, I got some research work in January 2010 with Lionra. The work was interesting and staff at Lionra would consider hiring me again in the event of similar work coming up in the future.
Secondly, meeting other professionals from a variety of backgrounds gives me access to advice and information.
Thirdly, giving an elevator pitch and more recently a presentation enables me to practice my presentation skills and focus on how best to present myself in a limited amount of time.

Joe Gannon

Turloughmore Hurling Club

Person wanted to work with young people in the following areas: Skills of Hurling, Fitness and Training, and Diet and Nutrition.


This person must be eligible for a Community Employment Scheme.

For further details contact 087-7831687

The importance of “Selling”.

There are many things you can do without in business, but you cannot do without sales. Therefore, selling is probably the most important part of any business. People with selling skills are always in strong demand. Whether we realise it or not, we are all involved in sales, every day. Solicitors, accountants, graphic designers or I.T. experts, we are all selling either our skills or ourselves, to customers or employers.
For people who are considering their options in the current market:
- You may wish to consider a career in sales.

- Technical salespeople can be very successful, but very hard to find.

- You may be asked to manage a sales team.

- A knowledge of sales will help you increase your business revenues.
On Friday 12th March, Paul will give a short presentation covering the following points: - - Sales versus Marketing.

- Are good salespeople born or made.

- The sales process.

- Aspects of sales management.

Paul has over 20 years experience in; solution sales, retail sales, sales management, and account management, in a variety of market sectors.

To register for a place at this session please contact: Caroline McDonagh at: mcdonaghcaroline@gmail.com