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Baldrige Creates Great Value for Organizations and the U.S. Economy

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In a recent study, CEO's using the Baldrige Criteria and other Baldrige Program resources reported more benefits than if they had used the best available alternatives to develop their performance excellence strategies.  See the attached document to learn more about this and other benefits of using the Baldrige Criteria for Perfomance Excellence such as:

1. Baldrige Award Winners create more jobs
2. Baldrige Hospitals save more lives and are stronger financially
3. Baldrige small businesses demonstrate increasing sales, profits, and market share
4. Baldrige manufacturers' revenues improved 48% annually, on average
5. Baldrige education organizations effectively improve reading and mathmatics proficiency and graduation rates

 
To learn more about how to benefit by using the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence contact GSQC Executive Director Anne Warner

New Book on Baldrige uses 20/20 hindsight to create 20/20 foresight for Leaders

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Baldrige 20/20: An Executive's Guide to the Criteria for Performance Excellence helps executives of any organization discover the benefits of using the Baldrige Criteria to strive for excellence, achieve breakthrough performance, and face tomorrow's challenges with confidence.

Leaders of Baldrige Award winners from all sectors share results and examples in the five sections of this 116 page book including:

  • Representatives Role Models and Data
  • Award Winners' Journeys: How Baldrige Led Them to Excellence
  • The Criteria: Framework for Performance Excellence
  • How Can the Baldrige Program Help You Now?
  • Examples by Criteria Category

As Cargill CEO and President Greg Page notes in the foreword, "Baldrige 20/20 provides today's executives with practical examples and keen insights on who organizations can stay focused and excel."

Paper copies of Baldrige 20/20 can be ordered from the ASQ Store for $13/each.   More information and a free PDF version is available from the Baldrige website.

Contact the GSQC for insight on how the information in Baldrige 20/20 can help your organization.

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Attend Quest 2012 and See the Award Ceremony!

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Registration for the 24th annual Quest for Excellence is now open!  Attend Quest and learn how the Baldrige Program creates great value for your organization and the whole US economy.

The conference, which will showcase the best practices and lessons learned of the four 2011 Baldrige Award Recipients, along with those from past awardees, is being held April 16-18 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC.  Quest will feature two in-depth plenary sessions featuring senior executives of the 2011 recipients, and numerous concurrent sessions from which to choose, including extended how-to sessions.  Visit the Baldrige website for updates on the conference schedule which will feature 22 former Award recipients sharing their proven strategies and real-world insights.

In addition, on the evening of April 15th, an Award Ceremony and Reception will recognize both the 2011 and 2010 Baldrige Award recipients.

For more information about the Quest for Excellence Conference visit the conference webpage.  For questions contact the GSQC at (603) 223-1312 or the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program at (301) 975-2036.

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Boynton Middle School Recieves Commendation from Gov. Lynch

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On September 20th, State Board of Education Member Tom Raffio presented a Commendation to Boynton Middle School on behalf of Governor John Lynch.  The Commendation, in part, thanked the teachers, administrators, and students for all of their hard work in support of reducing the drop out rate and increasing the number of students going on to college.

Boynton Middle School in New Ipswich, NH and part of the Mascenic School District is a 2011 GSQC Profile Recognition Recipient.  Principal Tom Starratt and his team have developed an outstanding presentation on their best practices.   You can contact Prinipal Starratt or the GSQC to learn more about scheduling this presentation for your group or organization.

Once again, Congratulations to the Boynton Middle School!!!

To learn more about Boynton Middle School's Profile Recognition, see the attached document.

 

 

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"America Needs Baldrige!" Day

Submitted by anne on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 6:08pm
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Please join us on Thursday, September 8th to let our New Hampshire Congressional Delegation know that

America Needs Baldrige!

There is currently no funding for the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program in the proposed 2012 budget.   The main reason for this is that the value and impact of the program is not understood.  It is unfortunately seen as an "Awards Program" and not as the ultimate resource for efficiency and high performance in all of our organizations.  If anything, we need more Baldrige to support the country in managing our fiscal challenges.  While it is reasonable to take a close look at the Program to understand if changes in how it is managed are warranted, a sudden cut in the funding will cost the country more than the approximate $10m budget.  Remember that the Baldrige Program is a public-private partnership that engages thousands of volunteers to support high performance in our schools, hospitals, government, nonprofits, and businesses.

What can each of us do?

  • go to www.congress.org
  • Enter your home zip code (and street address if requested)
  • Click on each of your elected officials to get their contact information
  • On Thursday, September 8th, between 9am and 6pm call, fax, and/or email your senators and congress member.  The best message you can provide is your personal insight to the value of Baldrige.

The two attached files provide some answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and additional information on why America Needs Baldrige.  

Thank you for joining us in communicating why America Needs Baldrige!

Best Practices of Presidential Award Winners Featured at 2011 Baldrige Regional Conferences

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The 2011 Baldrige Regional Conferences offer attendees the opportunity to learn from and engage with Presidential Award winning organizations. The conferences will be held in Kansas City, MO, on September 13, and in Birmingham, AL, on September 27.

The two conferences each feature more than 14 current and former Baldrige Award Recipients presenting on their best practices in areas such as leadership, patient safety, and engaging the Gen Y workforce.

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Best Practices of the 2010 Baldrige Recipients

Submitted by anne on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 1:26pm
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Register Now!

 

The Granite State Quality Council invites you to join us for a multi-media presentation and discussion of the best of the best practices of the 2010 and previous Baldrige Award Recipients.  These role model organizations have demonstrated financial success through an ability to engage employees and customers [or as appropriate students or patients], and through highly effective and efficient processes.

 

Your goal need not to become a world class or an industry leader for you to gain ideas and insights for your own organization.  We've made the event efficient for your time; boiling 2 days of presentations into about an hour, and will have opportunities for more in-depth learning if interested.

 

 

You will also have time to meet and network with colleagues interested in organizational performance improvement to learn from their performance improvement experiences.

 

This event is open to anyone wanting to learn more about the best practices of the highest performing orgizations in the country and how these practices may apply to their environment.  There is no charge to attend, but please register so that we may get an accurate count

Register Now!

 

Click here for more information on the 2010 Baldrige Award Recipients

Quest for Excellence 23rd Annual Conference

Submitted by anne on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 2:55pm
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Join the GSQC in Washington D. C. at this conference that will showcase the seven 2010 Baldrige Award Recipients, their best practices and lessons learned.  It will also feature numerous previous awardees and their best practices as they continue to pursue performance excellence.
The conference will kick off with an in-depth plenary featuring the senior executives of the 2010 recipients, followed by 60 concurrent sessions from which to choose. In these sessions, current or past Baldrige Award recipients will present their proven strategies and real-world insights on: 
 
- improving an organization's performance results, including product outcomes, student learning results, and health care outcomes;
 
- enhancing leadership effectiveness;
 
- building customer and employee engagement; and
 
- increasing organizational innovation to gain and sustain competitive advantages
 
 
Pre-conference workshops are available on April 3, 2011, for beginner and intermediate users of the Baldrige Criteria. To enhance the learning environment, attendance at the workshops is limited, so early registration is recommended. 
 
The 2010 Baldrige Award recipients-listed with their category-are:
·         MEDRAD, Warrendale, Pa. (manufacturing)
·         Nestlé Purina PetCare Co., St. Louis, Mo. (manufacturing)
·         Freese and Nichols Inc., Fort Worth, Texas (small business)
·         K&N Management, Austin, Texas (small business)
·         Studer Group, Gulf Breeze, Fla. (small business)
·         Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Md. (education)
·         Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, Ill. (health care)
 
For more information about the Quest for Excellence Conference, visit the conference web page.  For questions, contact the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program at (301) 975-2036 or baldrige@nist.gov.

 

 

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