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Baldrige Performance Excellence Program

The Baldrige Program is the nation's only public-private partnership dedicated to improving the performance, resilience, and long-term success of U.S. businesses and other organizations. Experience how Baldrige can enable your organization to prepare, adapt, innovate, and thrive in today’s ever-changing, dynamic environment.

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Congratulations to the 2024 Baldrige Award Recipients! Watch the video of the recipients receiving their award.
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Baldrige Program Impacts, including the Economic Evaluation of BPEP
 

 

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Just for Fun

A little enjoyment is always important. I recently read a blog post entitled 15 Facts That Will Make You Laugh. A few of those facts are: There is a Welch town
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A Career in Industry and Baldrige

In an earlier blog, I introduced you to Arnie Weimerskirch, a former VP of corporate quality at Honeywell and the former chair of the Baldrige Judges Panel. I

Baldrige Executive Fellows Program

 

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What Executive Fellows Are Saying

walk the talk

Jo Ann Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer, AARP Inc.
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I was able to establish invaluable connections and garner insights into how other leading organizations are developing and implementing innovative, effective strategies in support of operational excellence and leadership development. A significant insight is that the leadership and senior management must  model its organization's mission consistently, with passion and enthusiasm. They must truly "walk the talk"—particularly during times of change.
 

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