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[Formerly the Collaboration page. Changed to match René's new organization. Question from René: "Do we still want to do this?"]
GUIDANCE TO APPLICATION
Why Join?
Simply stated, to take your company to a higher level of performance. The Baldrige evaluation process is one of the most professional, cost-effective, and comprehensive performance assessments you can get.
Write Your WSQA Application
A series of workshops designed to facilitate agencies in writing their WSQA applications. Each organization will be guided through drafting their responses to the assessment questions. Participants will be asked to bring agency specific materials/data and then will be provided clarification, examples, and suggestions during the workshop to assist them in drafting their responses. Following each workshop the participants will be able to complete the application for each category. Participants will have finished a draft of the WSQA Lite (Assessment) application by the completion of the Collaborative. All work done in this Collaborative can also be used toward drafting the Full Examination application.
Meeting Dates: To be determined by the Collaborative
Location: To be determined by the Collaborative
Length: Eight half-day sessions occurring over eight months.
Participants : Individuals responsible for writing a WSQA Assessment Application for their agency.
Participant Expectations: Completion of assignments: 8-12 hours per session. Gathering of information for next session: 2-4 hours/session. Participants must have access to organizational information and leadership input throughout the workshop.
Note: The successful completion of the Assessment Application is conditional on the participant completing class assignments, preparing for each session and attending and participating in the sessions. The quality of the application is largely dependant on the effort of the participants and the support of their organization.
Facilitators: Certified WSQA trainers experienced in the preparation and examination of Baldrige applications
Session Format:
- First Session - Writing an Organizational Profile
- Second Session - Leadership (Category 1)
- Third Session - Strategic Planning (Category 2)
- Fourth Session - Customer and Market Focus (Category 3)
- Fifth Session - Measurement, Analysis, and Knowledge Management (Category 4)
- Sixth Session - Workforce Focus (Category 5)
- Seventh Session - Process Management (Category 6)
- Eighth Session - Results (Category 7)
Fee : $2400 per organization preparing an application (2 participants), additional participants $800 each
Prerequisite: Introduction to Performance Excellence or Executive Overview. It is recommended that one of the organization's participants attend the Baldrige Case Study or participate as a WSQA Examiner.
Workshop Size: Minimum of 6 organizations, maximum of 12 organizations
Registration: Click on the link below to obtain a Letter of Commitment form. Submit the form to WSQA via fax, e-mail, or regular mail.
Implementing the WSQA/Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence
A series of workshops designed to help organizations -
- accelerate their learning curve for applying the Baldrige Criteria to shore up their organization’s performance gaps
- share and learn best practices with other executives.
- gain an outside perspective on their organization’s strengths and opportunities for improvement.
- take away actionable items for performance improvement from each session
What are Members Saying...
"It is nice to see what other folks are doing, and you get good leading edge ideas."
Paul Anderson, CEO, Bates Abrasives
"The series did inspire me to “think” about this “mushy” stuff more, this coming from an engineer, a parent of 5 and grandparent of more."
Bob Tauscher, CEO, TEAM
" Provided examples and real work reflections on relevant topics."
Gary Vallat, Fibrex Corporation
"It is very good to take a break from the day to day and look at the big picture. We did this in an informal and focused way."
Mark Vorobik, CEO, EDCO, Inc.
Meeting Dates:To be determined by the Collaborative
Location: To be determined by the Collaborative
Length: Eight half-day sessions occurring over eight months.
Participants : Members of executive leadership (CEO, Executive Director, or other)
Participant Expectations: Completion of assignments: 8-12 hours per session. Gathering of information for next session: 2-4 hours/session. Participants must have access to organizational information and leadership input throughout the workshop.
Facilitators: Certified WSQA trainers experienced in the preparation and examination of Baldrige applications.
Session Format:
- First Session - Core Values and Concepts
- Second Session - Customer and Market Focus
- Third Session - Strategic Planning
- Fourth Session - Measurement, Analysis, and Knowledge Management
- Fifth Session - Process Management
- Sixth Session - Leadership
- Seventh Session - Workforce Focus
- Eight Session - Results
Fee : $2400 per organization preparing an application (2 participants), additional participants $800 each
Prerequisite: Introduction to Performance Excellence or Executive Overview. It is recommended that one of the organization's participants attend the Baldrige Case Study or participate as a WSQA Examiner.
Workshop Size: Minimum of 6 organizations, maximum of 12 organizations
Registration: Click on the link below to obtain a Letter of Commitment form. Submit the form to WSQA via fax, e-mail, or regular mail.
Please contact WSQA at (360) 697-2444 more information about Collaboratives.