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In the February edition of kinetic, the Skillnet Ireland newsletter, we celebrate key milestones across our network. Some highlights include the launch of the Product Management Community of Excellence Initiative by @DigitalSkillnet, the fifth graduation of Ireland's first Masters programme in Artificial Intelligence by @ICTSkillnet and the introduction of Ireland's first Level 7 Electric Vehicle Systems Repair programme by Shannon Chamber Skillnet and @TUS_ie. We also feature the latest Skillnet Climate Ready Academy and @UL research report, along with key event and media highlights from Skillnet Business Networks and National Initiatives. Read the full newsletter here - skillnetireland.ie/news/kinetic-t… #SkillnetIreland #Newsletter #kinetic

What an inspiring morning at TU Dublin at the NEXT-GEN Product Management event! A sincere thank you to our partners @DigitalSkillnet, keynotes, speakers and panelists for generously sharing insights & experience. Thank you to everyone who attended & for making it such a success.

Next-Gen Product Manager keynote John Haggerty, AI & Data Product Leader & Coach outlines strategies to make stakeholder interactions consistently positive & productive. "Stakeholder collaboration is crucial for product managers & leaders, especially regarding #AI initiatives...

Heading into our afternoon session with keynote speaker John Haggerty🎤 On the impact of #AI on Product Management: “AI touches all of our businesses in some way, in some facet…that is why collaboration is so important.” #NextGenProduct

Richa Pathak speaks about the many P’s of #ProductManagement, and shines a light on the ways @Workday take this on in terms of their own #ProductDevelopment💡 #NextGenProduct

Paddy Monaghan, Chief Product Officer @thephorestword "no matter what happens or changes in the world, regularly talking to customers to deeply understand their needs and making small iterations, prototyping and testing product are core elements to drive success. #nextgenproduct

Thank you Paddy Monaghan for super insights into how @thephorestword has achieved such impressive growth by focusing on hands-on customer research🔍 Closing with his key takeaway: “I would propose that everybody here goes and works a day in the shoes of their customers.” #NextGenProduct

Delighted to kick off #NextGenProduct with @WeAreTUDublin this morning! We opened today’s agenda with Dr Claire McBride addressing the room and look forward to the incredible speakers and panellists to come🙌 #ProductManagement

Thank you @UnaFitzpatrick0 for your insights into the origins of our Postgraduate and MSc programmes in Product Management! We are excited to now launch a new initiative that builds on the momentum of these long-standing programmes - we look forward to sharing more soon🔁

We’re with keynote speaker Denise Tilles as she shares her journey into the product-sphere💬 Speaking to the importance of #ProductOps in organisations: “Product Ops isn’t taking away from Product Managers, it’s enabling them!” #NextGenProduct

A cold but energised morning here at @Guidewire_PandC as we launch the first Women ReBOOT Plus cohort of 2025! We’re delighted to partner with the team at Guidewire who have given the group a very warm welcome as part of their Back to Work Programme, and look forward to being back here again in March for our Innovation Pitch Day!🚀 Contact info@digitalskillnet.ie✉️ #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #WomenReturners #InsideGuidewire

A cold but energised morning here at @Guidewire_PandC as we launch the first Women ReBOOT Plus cohort of 2025! We’re delighted to partner with the team at Guidewire who have given the group a very warm welcome as part of their Back to Work Programme. If your company is looking to nurture diverse talent, drive innovation, and bring fresh perspectives to your teams, our women returners are ready to make an impact🚀 Contact info@digitalskillnet.ie✉️ #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #WomenReturners #InsideGuidewire

New year, new goals!🎯 We’re excited to offer a fully-funded scholarship for our award-winning Postgraduate Diploma in Product Management, funded by TU Dublin's @Enterprise_Acad. Take the next step in your career - apply now: bit.ly/41W70o3🎓 #ScholarshipOpportunity

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to thank our network, partners, and participants for an incredible year!🎉 We will be closed from Dec 20th to Jan 6th to spend time with loved ones and recharge for 2025. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright new year!🌟 #HappyHolidays #ThankYou

📅 Mark your calendar! Join us on Jan 16th for Next-Gen Product Management: The Evolving Function of Product Management from Operations to AI. Building on our award-winning Postgrad Diploma in Product Management, this complimentary event brings global experts together to explore the future of Product Management. 🔑 Key Topics: -Using AI to enhance collaboration. -Leadership strategies for scaling businesses. -Building customer-centric products in an AI-driven world. 📢 Connect with 300+ professionals! 🔗 Register: bit.ly/3ZKpK8y @WeAreTUDublin #NextGenProduct #ProductManagement

We’re delighted to see our DataSMART launch featured in @siliconrepublic! This ambitious initiative is designed to bridge the data literacy gap and empower professionals across all industries. 📰Explore the full article here: bit.ly/4eSwENi #DataSMART #DataSkills #Upskilling

📢 This week, we launched DataSMART, Ireland’s boldest data literacy programme for non-IT professionals! Tech Central’s Niall Kitson calls it a “no-brainer” for bridging the gap between jobs and IT. 📰 Check out his insightful opinion piece here: techcentral.ie/non-it-workers… #EUinmyregion #Upskilling #DataSMART