Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence

2012 Review & Recognition Cycle
Summer Cycle Intent-to-Apply forms are due April 30th. Full applications must be postmarked by July 15th.

Call For Examiners {Summer Cycle}
Applications are currently being accepted for the Wisconsin Forward Award Board of Examiners through May 7th. Application materials are available for download under The Forward Award tab. WCPE seeks candidates from all sectors of Wisconsin’s economy, including business, health care, education, manufacturing, not-for-profit, service, and government. Examiners review applications and provide feedback to Wisconsin organizations based on the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence. The Wisconsin Forward Award program provides training and mentoring opportunities. Examiner trainings are held in late January (winter cycle) and June (summer cycle)

View our February 29th, 2012 eNewsletter

By kschilling, on February 29th, 2012

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Wisconsin Forward Award Recipients Honored

By admin, on February 25th, 2012

In front of a cheering crowd, quality guru Dr. Brian Joiner and Wisconsin DHS Secretary Dennis Smith helped us honor the achievements of these Wisconsin Forward Award recipients who submitted applications for rigorous review between July and December, 2011 at an awards presentation held February 23 at the American Family Conference Center in Madison:

ASQ (Milwaukee)

Evergreen (Oshkosh)

Grant . . . → Read More: Wisconsin Forward Award Recipients Honored

Quality 101: The Building Blocks of Creative Change – April 4, 11 & 18 — choose one, two or all three!

By kschilling, on February 15th, 2012

Quality 101: The Building Blocks of Organizational Change

Wednesdays – April 4, April 11 & April 18, 9am – 12pm
at the MetaStar Building, 2909 Landmark Place, Madison, WI 53713

Attend one, two or all three sessions!

This three-part course introduces participants to the fundamental concepts and methods necessary to implement a quality improvement project. Participants learn . . . → Read More: Quality 101: The Building Blocks of Creative Change – April 4, 11 & 18 — choose one, two or all three!

There’s still time to register for Baldrige Criteria Training with Dr. Mark Blazey – February 2-3 at Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee

By kschilling, on January 19th, 2012

Our Criteria Seminar focuses on the 2011-2012 Criteria for Performance Excellence

Get real-world examples of how organizations have succeeded using the Baldrige framework – and the consequences of not adapting to change. Then, put this powerful assessment tool to work in your school, company or organization.

Do you want to understand the business benefits of the Baldrige Criteria?

Are . . . → Read More: There’s still time to register for Baldrige Criteria Training with Dr. Mark Blazey – February 2-3 at Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee

View our January 13th, 2012 eNewsletter

By kschilling, on January 18th, 2012

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2012 Moving Wisconsin Forward: Conference Speakers, Breakout Sessions, Workshops and More!

By kschilling, on January 6th, 2012

To register by mail, download the conference brochure and fill out the registration form.

Download a conference brochure complete with session descriptions, schedule and registration form. (PDF)

Check out details about our popular annual conference, and mark your calendars for February 23-24! The conference web page (tab at the top of the page labeled 2012 Annual Conference) features a complete . . . → Read More: 2012 Moving Wisconsin Forward: Conference Speakers, Breakout Sessions, Workshops and More!

View our December 21st, 2011 eNewsletter

By kschilling, on January 2nd, 2012

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A new way to really embrace Baldrige!

By kschilling, on December 21st, 2011

We’re now taking orders on our Baldrige themed t-shirts — only available through WCPE!

Download an order . . . → Read More: A new way to really embrace Baldrige!

Membership Drive update — download a membership form here

By kschilling, on December 20th, 2011

click here to download a membership form (PDF) here

Our membership continues to grow and were extremely thankful to our supporting members. Let this be your resource for outstanding organizations in Wisconsin! Our recent additions to the list include:

Aging & Disability Resource Center of Chippewa County

Agnesian HealthCare

Black River Memorial Hospital

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Diane Bergschneider Inc.

Edgewood College

Fox Valley . . . → Read More: Membership Drive update — download a membership form here

View our December 14th, 2011 eNewsletter

By kschilling, on December 20th, 2011

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Is your organization striving to...

Improve Overall Performance?
Drive Improved Organizational Results?
Exceed Customer and Stakeholder Expectations?
Develop an engaged and high-performing Workforce?
Transition from Survivability to Sustainability?
Connect with other organizations and individuals interested in performance excellence, innovation and continuous improvement?

The Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence has the tools and resources to help Wisconsin organizations of all types and sizes to successfully achieve their vision and contribute to the economic vitality of their region.