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Performance excellence

Baldrige Framework & Criteria

News and Updates

Revision of Baldrige Framework to Increase its Value as Improvement Guide

October 21, 2024

During its current revision, the Baldrige Excellence Framework®, the core document of the Baldrige Program, is undergoing revolutionary change—being reorganized

Nine Finalists for 2024 Baldrige Award to Get Site Visits

June 24, 2024

Nine U.S. organizations have been selected to receive site visits this summer, proceeding to the final phase of a significantly revised process for applicant

Graduating Baldrige Fellows Inspired to Continue Excellence

April 22, 2024

Fifteen senior leaders from a variety of U.S. organizations recently joined 149 other executives as graduates of the Baldrige Executive Fellows Program . Using