Developing Strategic Business Cases for Health and Social Care Professions (HSCP) Department Managers - 21st May 2026

Funded by the HSE National HSCP Office as part of a joint CPD funding submission with Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (INDI) and other HSCP professional bodies, priority is for those employed in publicly funded health care settings. Before registering your interest in attending this course; please read the terms and conditions for attending publicly funded CPD events here 

IASLT is pleased to confirm that a limited number of places have been secured for Speech and Language Therapists working at a managerial level.

• DATE: Thursday, 21st May 2026
• TIME: 9:30am to 16:30pm
• VENUE: Online
• COST: Free
• ELIGIBILITY: This CPD event is for HSE HSCP Managers only

COURSE FACILITATOR – Dr. Gearóid Hardy DProf, MBA, BSc
Gearóid is a highly respected authority in the field of organizational and leadership development. He possesses a diverse range of expertise as a business consultant, certified executive coach, adjunct lecturer, computer scientist, international speaker, and researcher. Recognized both nationally and internationally as an experienced facilitator, he draws from over 40 years of extensive cross-industry, market and cultural expertise. Gearóid’s area of research is interdisciplinary working in healthcare.www.gearoidhardy.com

By the end of this study day, participants should be able to:
1. Recognise what makes a good business case.
2. Explore the 8-stage process to build a successful business case.
3. Better understand how to make effective resource-based decisions.
4. Identify and gain support from critical stakeholders.
5. Utilise the tools and protocols to support effective communication.
6. Create a comprehensive overview of a project using BOSCARD.
7. Plan and manage a change or quality project.
8. Use the relevant tools for planning and breaking down work into manageable segments.