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Blogrige

The Official Baldrige Blog

Baldrige Examiner Christy Hunter with the Baldrige Excellence Framework at Beach.

Why Be a Baldrige Examiner: "A Thirst for Learning, Collaboration, and Volunteerism"

November 27, 2018

Christine Schaefer

If you look closely at the cell phone screen in the photo, you will see the front cover of the Baldrige Excellence Framework (PDF version). The woman in the photograph...

Happy Thanksgiving from the Baldrige Program showing a rustic background with pumpkins and autumn leaves.

Thoughts of Thanksgiving from the Baldrige Program

November 20, 2018

Robert Fangmeyer

The Baldrige Program would like to encourage the entire Baldrige community and our nation to pause with us amidst the hustle and bustle of work, family, and social media to focus on thankfulness.

In Memoriam: Photo of Jackie Beede with white lilies in a vase beside frame.

A Tribute to My Friend, Colleague, and Hero

November 13, 2018

Harry Hertz “The Baldrige Cheermudgeon”

On October 23, 2018, Jackie Beede passed away, in the comfort of her home and family. She fought a two-year battle with cancer and many years of illness and pain, always with optimism. She made the

Pat Griffith, a Baldrige examiner, is holding the Baldrige Excellence Framework booklet in Tanzania next to a hospital sign in Swahili.

Why Be a Baldrige Examiner: "Passion for Improving Products and Businesses"

November 8, 2018

Christine Schaefer

Where in the world is this woman (in the photo above) holding a Baldrige Excellence Framework booklet? We’ll reveal the answer in a bit. First, let’s identify her: she is Baldrige alumni examiner

A man standing on top of a mountain with his arms out.

Leadership Enlightenment as a Baldrige Executive Fellow

November 1, 2018

Dawn Bailey

Following is my abbreviated version of a Chinese parable called “ The Wisdom of the Mountain.” For me, it gives leadership development a whole new perspective: In ancient China, an enlightened

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Blogrige, the official blog of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, shares practical guidance, success stories, examples, and inspiration on how Baldrige resources can support your long-term success, whether your organization is large or small, has one site or worldwide locations, and is just getting started or continuously improving.

The Baldrige Program offers a comprehensive and proven leadership and management framework that focuses on results in all areas of your organization. Learn more about the Baldrige Program, the products and services available to help your organization succeed, and how to self-assess using the Baldrige framework.

If you have any questions about Blogrige, please contact Baldrige Customer Service at baldrige [at] nist.gov (baldrige[at]nist[dot]gov).

The views presented here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or policies of NIST.