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Testimonials: Why Serve?

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What Baldrige Examiners Are Saying

 

I improved my own organization using information I gleaned from being an examiner

JoAnn Sternke, master examiner; former superintendent, Pewaukee (WI) School District
owner and president, Excel Leader LLC
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The evaluation process gives examiners a glimpse into best practices that transfer from sector to sector. It's such a profound, hands-on learning experience. I improved my own organization using information I gleaned from being an examiner.
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opportunity to learn how other organizations approach common issues, problems, and opportunities

Eric Fletcher, master examiner; senior vice president and chief strategy officer, Mary Washington Healthcare
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Being an examiner affords you the opportunity to learn how other organizations approach common issues, problems, and opportunities. You’ll also begin to develop a better understanding of the interconnectedness of the activities of high-performing organizations.

 


 

most powerful professional development experiences I have had in my career

Kristin Stehouwer, master examiner; academic vice president and provost, Northwood University
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I would recommend being an examiner as one of the most powerful professional development experiences I have had in my career. As examiners, we gain an in-depth understanding of organizations pursuing excellence.
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new examiners are a team’s secret weapon

Bruce Requa, master examiner; business program manager, Microsoft
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New examiners are a team’s secret weapon. They bring a fresh perspective and their unbiased expertise to the examination process. They can maximize their learning—and the team’s—by asking questions, providing their independent assessment of the applicant, and clearly articulating their rationale for their scoring.

 


 

opportunity to learn...from the organizations you assess but also...by working with the other examiners on a team

Peter LaBonte, master examiner; program manager of employee engagement, Milwaukee County, WI
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Becoming an examiner means joining the Baldrige community. As an examiner, you will build lifelong relationships with professionals from across the country and have the opportunity to learn not just from the organizations you assess but also to learn by working with the other examiners on a team.
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Created October 20, 2010, Updated December 17, 2024