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Public-Sector Excellence: The Promise of the Baldrige Framework

September 30, 2014

Christine Schaefer

Following is another story that exemplifies how the Baldrige framework for performance excellence can help public-sector organizations better serve their communities. In particular, this is an account

One to Watch participant small business: Aromas Specialty Coffee & Gourmet Bakery, Williamsburg and Newport News, VA

Small Businesses to Watch in the Commonwealth

September 11, 2014

Dawn Bailey

Small businesses in the Commonwealth of Virginia are being introduced to the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence with results so successful that the Governor, the Secretary of Commerce and

Photo of UW-Stout Strategic Planning Group; photo used with permission.

A University That Uses Baldrige Approaches to Excel

September 9, 2014

Christine Schaefer

Fourteen years ago, the University of Wisconsin–Stout became the first (and to date, only) four-year university to receive the nation’s Baldrige Award. Using the Education Criteria for Performance

A Role-Model Government Center That Keeps Getting Better

September 4, 2014

Christine Schaefer

In 2009, a federal government organization that supports multicenter clinical trials for the benefit of American military veterans received the prestigious national Baldrige Award. The Veterans

Cover image of "Baldrige for the Board of Directors" resource

What Your Board of Directors Needs to Get Better

July 24, 2014

Christine Schaefer

What does a high-performing board of directors do? A McKinsey Quarterly article published in April described a progression in the scope of activities of governance boards reflecting higher

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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.