The  Baldrige process is clock building, not time keeping. It's a set of systematic
mechanisms for disciplined people to use to improve -- Jim Collins
June 29, 2016
Baldrige Goes to School
July 19, 2016 | Pewaukee High School


Is your school system doing really good work - yet it doesn't seem like you are maximizing your potential? Do you struggle with process? Does your current measurement system give you the information you and your staff need to elevate student achievement? Are you curious about Baldrige and wondering how it might work in your school or district?

Join us July 19, 2016 at Pewaukee High School for a highly interactive day led by JoAnn Sternke and the Pewaukee School District team. Details and registration information can be found here. The workshop offers two tracks: one for districts new to the Baldrige framework, and the other for districts with some understanding of Baldrige basics. 

Download an informational flyer here , share with your favorite school district, urge them to learn more about the impact of Baldrige, and accelerate their performance.

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The Metric of Urgency: Using
Metrics to Link Strategic Thinking
to Operational Excellence 

Metrics got you baffled? Scorecard in place, but the needle isn't moving? Learn how to select the metrics that will drive meaningful change for your organization. Leave with tools you can use and the experience of having used them in a hands-on workshop that shows you how to uncover the leading indicators that will align your organization and drive the outcomes your customers are demanding.

Join Edwin Boon and Michael Gratz from the Rendement Group on August 22 and learn how to select the key metrics that deliver the change that matters. Explore problem statements, leading and lagging metrics, and how your organization can create Meaningful Impact by staying focused on the vital few projects.

This highly interactive workshop will use simulation and facilitated exercises to allow participants to apply the tools taught throughout the day. Get the details.
Register Now for September Baldrige Regional Conferences 

Each engaging one-day workshop is dedicated to improving your organization's performance. In cludes an opening plenary session with senior executives from the 2015 Baldrige Award recipients , a closing keynote speaker, and 15 interactive management sessions featuring Award recipients from the business, education, health care, and non-profit sectors.

Learn how these role model organizations achieve high performance and outstanding results in areas such as leadership, strategy, customers, workforce, and much more!  Network with leading practitioners who use the Baldrige Framework to improve their organizations.

An optional Pre-Conference Workshop for Baldrige beginners is available the day before each conference, facilitated by Pattie Skriba, Vice President, Business Excellence, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital (Chicago) and Cindy Milrany, Chief Financial Officer, Freese and Nichols (Dallas).



Understanding the Baldrige Framework with Mark Blazey
September 28-29, 2016 

What drives success in high performing organizations? The fundamental drivers of excellence have proven to be the same regardless of organization size or sector. Dr. Mark Blazey, author of Insights to Performance Excellence is a leading expert in the application of the Criteria contained in the Baldrige Framework to help organizations improve and achieve role model levels of performance and outstanding results. He provides practical approaches for continuous improvement that serve as the cornerstone for leadership and organizational success.

Whether you are a beginner or an expert in the field, plan on joining us in Black River Falls for two days of learning and sharing that will help your organization set the framework for success.

Hosted by Black River Memorial Hospital,  Wisconsin Forward Award Mastery recipient. 
On Deck: Upcoming Events
Visit our website for details

JoAnn Sternke
Pewaukee School District
July 19: Baldrige in Education Workshop  hosted by 
Pewaukee School District  at Pewaukee High School.  Registration Open
   

September 28-28: Baldrige Framework Seminar with Mark Blazey  hosted by Black River Memorial Hospital in Black River Falls, WI  Registration Open




Save the Date

September 15 & 16:
Application Writing Workshops with Dawn Garcia for first-time writers (September 15) and experienced writers (September 16). 

September 27: 
Bryan K. Williams, Service Excellence, hosted  in Madison. Mark your calendar, more information coming soon!

October 28:
Sixth Annual Lean Government
hosted  in Madison. Featuring Aimee Kaslik, Performance Administrator for the City of Irving, TX. Aimee and her team facilitate process improvements using Lean and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. She believes "anyone who sets foot in the City of Irving is our customer."

November 30:
Change Leadership Forum and Wisconsin Forward Awards Gala
 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center

Mark your calendars and watch our website and newsletter for more information.  Want to be notified when registration opens?  Email us!
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