Baldrige 101: Introduction to the Criteria for
Performance Excellence 

&
Baldrige 201: Moving From Interest to Action 

Leadership, talent and a clear vision for the future will get your organization moving in the right direction, however, they aren’t enough to create a lasting competitive advantage. Only when accompanied by an integrated, systematic approach will they help you to identify areas of your strategy or operations that need improvement, in order to achieve your business goals. The answer that you’re looking for is here, near you, through our Baldrige Principles of Excellence series, facilitated by Dawn Garcia and Brett Remington. 

Since 1987, the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence has been helping organizations who aspire to become leaders in their industry to achieve world-class performance levels across any industry. Perhaps you’ve heard of it, but aren’t sure how it could help your situation, or be applied in your industry. The Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence is offering two “foundation” workshops:

• Introduction to Performance Excellence: Baldrige 101 | November 3  This workshop will introduce organizational leaders and interested individuals to the proven benefits of the Baldrige Framework and Criteria.

• Moving From Interest to Action: Baldrige 201 | November 4  A companion workshop which will guide business leaders and individuals through preparation of an Organizational Profile/Challenger level application. Following the foundation sessions, organizations will be able to submit their Challenger application, and get a customized feedback report for use in their improvement journey – a fabulous value.

The Baldrige Framework provides a systems perspective for continuous improvement and advancing performance excellence. The Baldrige “Criteria for Performance Excellence” reflects the leading edge of validated management practice, against which any organization can measure itself to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a Wisconsin Forward Award Examiner, new Examiners are strongly urged to take Baldrige 101 as a prerequisite.

Instructors

Dawn Garcia
Dawn is Principal at Pursuit of Excellence LLC, based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Her independent business consulting agency specializes in helping general business and healthcare clients advance on the excellence journey.

Registration Information

• Cost is $465 for WCPE members ($590 for non-members)
• For those attending in groups of three or more, apply code GROUP3OR4 to receive a $25
  discount per person
• Planning on bringing 10 or more people in your group? Email Brett Remington at
  remington@wisquality.org for a large group discount

Registration Closes Monday, October 31!

Cancellation policy: Cancellations accepted and refunds made through October 31, but WCPE will withhold a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations made after October 31 or event no-shows will forfeit their registration fees, however registrations are fully transferable at any time.

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