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Blogrige

The Official Baldrige Blog

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The Rules Have Changed; the Outcome Is the Same

July 13, 2021

Harry Hertz “The Baldrige Cheermudgeon”

In 2015, I blogged about buying a mattress and likened it to buying a used car. I also said that I bought mattresses less often than I buy cars (gladly), neither being an enjoyable experience for me

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Independence Day 2021

June 29, 2021

From Your Friends at the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program.

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In the Digital Era—and During a Pandemic—How Important are Quality Initiatives?

June 22, 2021

Dawn Bailey

A recent study conducted by Forbes Insights, in partnership with ASQExcellence (ASQE) and ASQ, examines quality initiatives in the digital era, based on the views and experiences of 1,036 executives

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Opening the Black Box: Communication, Champions Remedy Change Crisis

June 8, 2021

Dawn Bailey

“A small organization with a big mission” is how Brian Collins, executive director, describes 2019 Baldrige Award recipient Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). And, like similar organizations

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Say It Isn't So, Barbara Fischer!

May 25, 2021

Christine Schaefer

Unfortunately, it’s official: Barb Fischer will soon retire from the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (BPEP). Her colleagues are trying to focus on how this change will be good for her—but

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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.