Baldrige Foundation Institute for Performance Excellence

Congratulations to Blue Mountain Hospital on your success! We are proud to have you as a member of our Baldrige Foundation Institute for Performance Excellence. Shout-out to the leadership of Jeremy J Lyman, DSc, FACHE, MBA and the hard work and dedication of all Blue Mountain dedicated staff members.

The Baldrige Foundation Institute for Performance Excellence is offering its Black Belt Certification and is open for registration now. Training is 100% online, self-paced, mobile friendly, and hosted within our learning management system. The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course has been designed for those who are looking to master the discipline of Lean Six Sigma at the advanced level. This course not only introduces Black Belt topics but also covers Green Belt topics in more detail. There are no required software applications or additional training materials needed. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/ehcjqMJV The Black Belt course prepares professionals to lead significant Lean Six Sigma projects and to supervise those holding Green and Black Belts. Not only does it require greater proficiency in the Body of Knowledge, but it also requires an understanding of the basic principles of management to ensure effective interaction with a wide range of stakeholders, from those in leadership positions in the organization to those on project teams. Registrants receive a 1-year individual membership to the Institute for Performance Excellence ($150 value).

Baldrige Foundation Institute for Performance Excellence Launches U.S. & Global Quality Benchmarking Initiative in Strategic Partnership with Beyond Feedback. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Baldrige Foundation’s Institute for Performance Excellence is proud to announce the launch of the U.S. & Global Quality Benchmarking Initiative, a transformative, data-driven program to promote performance excellence across all industries, sectors, and geographies. Organizations around the world—including those aligned with quality frameworks and other performance models—are encouraged to participate and contribute to this growing global movement for quality advancement. We invite you and your organization to participate and partner with us. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/eTWHCR3P Timeline: ▪️March 30th - May 2nd - Opening the Benchmarking Cycle ▪️May 30 - Wave 1 Executive Summary Published ▪️October 27 - November 21 - Wave 2 Data Collection Begins ▪️Released on December 17 - Full-Year Executive Summary Released

Is your organization using the Baldrige Excellence Framework® and the Criteria for Performance Excellence®? If not, we want to help you understand where to begin. Baldrige is considered the gold standard for performance excellence and helps organizations in different sectors—businesses, education, government, health care, manufacturing, non-profits, and more—achieve sustained success. Whether someone is starting the process of implementation or looking to build upon the existing process, the Baldrige approach is a leadership and performance management framework that empowers your organization to accomplish its mission, improve results, and become more competitive. #baldrige #manufacturing #leadership #ceo #education #healthcare #business #government

Learn how your organization can achieve outstanding performance. Join us at the premier showcase of Baldrige Award recipients March 30–April 2, 2025 (Sunday–Wednesday), Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Baltimore, MD. Hotel Room Block Cut-Off:  March 5, 2025 Advance Conference Registration Fee Deadline:  March 5, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (ET) Join us at the Quest for Excellence 2025! The Official Conference of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, brought to you by the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). We are excited to bring the #Baldrige community together to celebrate and learn from the 2024 Baldrige Award recipients. Enjoy sessions featuring leaders of Baldrige Award recipients and other high-performing organizations and take home solutions to help your organization achieve breakthrough performance and results in areas such as #leadership; #strategy; #customers; #workforce; and #operations. To register, please visit https://lnkd.in/emqEjMg Thank you to our sponsors: Adventist Health, Baldrige Foundation Institute for Performance Excellence, Beyond Feedback, Dallas College, Elevations Credit Union, Mid-America Transplant, Tata Chemicals, AARP, Alamo Colleges District, Vandalia Health, BaldrigeCoach, Inc., Lulu Process Design Group LLC, Stellar Solutions, Stellar Solutions, Center for Organ Recovery & Education U.S. Department of Commerce, The Alliance for Performance Excellence, Communities of Excellence 2026, Baldrige Foundation, Tucker Bryant, Jose Pires, Ron Norris, Michael Koralewski, Rami Goldratt, Leader Excellence LLC, America Works, Lean 3P Associates, Alamo Colleges District, The Chickasaw Nation Health Department, City of Henderson, Freese and Nichols, Northeast Delta Dental, GBMC HealthCare, IPM Integrated Project Management Company, Mary Greeley Medical Center, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., Southcentral Foundation, University of Wisconsin-Stout

Join us on February 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET for an insightful webinar featuring George Taylor, Founder and Chief Client Officer at Beyond Feedback, Deb Salazar, Chief Experience Officer at Del Norte Credit Union, and Kerry Stacy, Chief Performance Officer at Del Norte Credit Union. In this webinar, we’ll explore how organizations across industries can link customer feedback to operational and financial outcome metrics, creating an integrated measurement system. Gain practical insights and strategies to operationalize customer feedback, driving meaningful improvements within your organization. Register now to attend live or receive the recording: https://lnkd.in/giwtEXja #baldrige #customerfeedback #survey

Take your #projectmanagement to the next level with the Baldrige Foundation Institute for Performance Excellence's Scrum Master Certification. The 100% online, self-paced program is geared to provide professionals with the tools and skills necessary to excel in Agile environments. Led by award-winning University of New Hampshire professor Dr. Barry Shore, the 15-hour course can be finished in 1-3 weeks. Upon completion, you'll receive 15 PMI PDUs and 15 SHRM PDCs, which will boost your professional credentials. Enroll today to manage your team with confidence and deliver successful project results. Course registrants receive free access to the Institute for Performance Excellence for 1-year ($150.00 value). To register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e8kKfKwc #baldrige #scrum #scrummaster #lean

So, here's the question: What is one thing you can do today to build a culture of excellence in your organization—despite resistance? #CEO #Leader #Baldrige #Culture #Excellence

We invite you to explore our selection of 400+ training and certification courses. As a leader in professional development, the Baldrige Foundation Institute for Performance Excellence offers tailored learning pathways designed to support both individual learners and entire organizations. Our solutions also include customizable learning management systems to help organizations integrate structured professional development for their employees. To learn more, contact the jracette@baldrigefoundation.org. To view all training and certification opportunities, visit https://lnkd.in/es54-Mq8 #lean #sixsigma #baldrige #professionaldevelopment #HR

Register today for the Lean Practitioner Certification offered by the Baldrige Foundation Institute for Performance Excellence. To register, visit https://lnkd.in/eNHQGWuN Efficiency. Quality. Continuous Improvement. These are the hallmarks of Lean thinking, and as a Certified Lean Practitioner, you’ll gain the skills to lead and support Lean improvement projects in any organization. This program from the Institute for Performance Excellence equips you with the critical Lean tools and methodologies to drive process improvements, eliminate waste, and enhance customer satisfaction. You’ll learn how to apply Lean principles to create a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Receive a 1-year complimentary membership to the Institute for Performance Excellence when you register for the Lean Practitioner certification. #LeanPractitioner #ContinuousImprovement #ProcessExcellence #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment