Innovation Network

CSE & ICS – Developing and Promoting Professionalism Together

The Centre for Software Engineering (CSE) is the national focal point and support service for the software development community within Ireland - helping it to improve its quality and productivity and implement best practice.
One of CSE’s key roles is in developing professionalism within the ICT by providing the following:

•provide a varied and targeted range of training covering a range of software engineering topics

•consultancy services aimed at complementing our training to provide more specific support to all types of software developers

•carry out product, process and technology evaluations for companies

•provide a useful information service

•help to disseminate new ideas and best practice in software development


In its role of developing professionalism CSE’s role is complementary to the ICS’s role of promoting professionalism.


About the Innovation Network:

The Irish Computer Society in conjunction with the Centre for Software Engineering http://www.cse.dcu.ie/ are pleased to present a new series of talks on the critical and exciting area of Innovation that look at aspects of the Innovative Organisation.

These breakfast briefings are presented on Fridays in March and April. They are intended for those who initiate innovation, are responsible for management of innovation, or carry out one of the many roles that help to make a success through innovation. Your attendance and participation is very welcome, please click on the link to follow to registration for each individual event.


Do Many Hands Make Innovation Work?

Friday 16th April 8.00 am to 9.00 am, breakfast 07.30 am

Many different talents need to be brought together to deliver successful innovation within the organisation: it’s a collective effort. Consider your role and how you would contribute to innovation!

This session explores the key roles and talents that lie at the heart of organisations that have a strong capability to innovate.

Speakers are Michael O’Duffy, CEO of the Centre for Software Engineering (CSE) and David Trevitt, Associate of the CSE. Michael and David have put innovation into practice in a number of organisations in different sectors and using different approaches.

Capturing the Spark of Creativity

Friday 30th April 8.00 am to 9.00 am, breakfast 07.30 am

Many organisations struggle to create the conditions for organisational creativity to flourish.

This session explores what needs to be done to harness employee knowledge and enthusiasm for creative innovation where everyone can benefit.

Speakers are Michael O’Duffy, CEO of the Centre for Software Engineering (CSE) and David Trevitt, Associate of the CSE. Michael and David have put innovation into practice in a number of organisations in different sectors and using different approaches.

Designing Innovation

Friday 21st May 8.00 am to 9.00 am, breakfast 07.30 am

Design is at the heart of the innovation project. Innovation rarely happens by chance. Innovation is a capability that some organisations have and others don’t.

This session explores the processes that need to be in place for an organisation to develop a strong ability to innovate.

Speakers are Michael O’Duffy, CEO of the Centre for Software Engineering (CSE) and David Trevitt, Associate of the CSE. Michael and David have put innovation into practice in a number of organisations in different sectors and using different approaches.

 

Exploiting Innovation

Friday 11th June 8.00 am to 9.00 am, breakfast 07.30 am

Intrinsic to good innovation is a well thought out deployment and marketing plan that reaps the benefits whilst managing the risks.

This session brings together a coherent approach to maximising the benefits of an innovation for both users and makers.

Speakers are Michael O’Duffy, CEO of the Centre for Software Engineering (CSE) and David Trevitt, Associate of the CSE. Michael and David have put innovation into practice in a number of organisations in different sectors and using different approaches.

 

 
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