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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)

Resource Center and Meeting Rooms

Meeting Rooms

Looking for an off-site meeting space with free Wi-Fi and ample complimentary parking? Need a quiet workspace to finish a project?

The Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence makes its two conference rooms available to its members. The sunny small conference room seats 4-6 comfortably, while the larger conference room seats 8-10 people. Options for larger meeting or training space needs are also available.

We’re happy to arrange for coffee service or other refreshments. Email info@wisquality{dot}org for more information.

Resource Center

The Center proudly maintains the Madison Area Quality and Innovation Network’s Resource Center filled with books, periodicals, DVDs and other resources on quality-related topics from A-Z.

If you are interested in conducting Deming’s Red Bead experiment or looking for books, videos and DVD’s on quality, organizational improvement/Baldrige, or want to review proceedings from a past Hunter Conference,  the Resource Center has tools for you.

Selected DVDs & Books

A more complete version of our library, including search, is planned. In the meantime you may view a full listing of our materials by downloading a Microsoft Excel file or you can download a PDF.

Blink (audiobook)

Gladwell, Malcolm, 2005
AUDIOBOOK, 7 CDs
Call Number: A95
The author of The Tipping Point takes a look at how we think without thinking, about choices that seem to be made in an instant – in the the blink of an eye – that actually aren’t as simple as they seem.

A fusion of strengths: a positive revolution in change leadership.

Cooperrrider, David, 2008
DVD, 34 mins
Call Number: V553
David Cooperrider, Weatherhead School of Business, Case Western Reserve, focuses on three powerful concepts: the power of positive image, the power of words, and the power of positive emotions, as tools in change management & leadership.  34 minutes

On becoming exceptional:SSM Health Care’s journey to baldrige and beyond.

Sister Mary Jean Ryan, FSM, 2007
BOOK,
Call Number: B911
A story on mundane realities – hard work, dozens of mistakes, and the extraordinary commitment of thousands of people. It deals with blind alleys, unpopular decisions, incremental improvements, and even a few breakthroughs. It deals with the real world of whole system change in healthcare.
 
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Community: The structure of belonging.

Block, Peter, 2008
BOOK, 235 p.
Call Number: B915
Given that most of our communities are fragmented within themselves – this includes businesses, social services, education and healthcare – individual citizens live within their own worlds too. Block presents an exploration of what community means in our lives today.
 
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Behaving badly: ethical lessons learned from ENRON.

Collins, Denis, 2006
BOOK, 223 pages
Call Number: B913
“Treats Enron’s financial problems as complex ethical issues mamgers may face daily – often without recognizing them as such.  Additionally, the author provides advice on creating and sustaining an ethical culture in any company, offering a decision-making”
 

L.E.A.D. with integrity: Promoting a culture of ethical conduct and compliance.

DVD, 2006
Call Number: V545
“The four-step L.E.A.D. model:
L Listen and watch for what matters
E Encourage openness and honesty
A Analyze each situation and take appropriate action
D Demonstrate consitent fairness and respect
 

Six Sigma Forum

various, 2008
PERIODICAL, 40 p
Call Number: P1908 6502
Publication of the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
 

Mixing Four Generations in the Workplace

Marston, Cam, 2007
DVD, 33 minutes
Call Number: V551
“Generation conflict costs billions of dollars in lost productivity to organizations like your world wide – not to mention the effects on motivation and morale.
 

For the Love of it

Jones, Dewitt, 2007
DVD, 25 minutes
Call Number: V550
“In this program, DeWitt Jones discusses how we all have the ability to love what we do through honoring our passion, making a contribution to those around us, and expressing gratitude.
 

Ordinary people, extraordinary results: True stories of great leadership.

FranklinCovey, 2008

DVD, 8 mins each
Call Number: V554
“Contains 4 videos – Store 334; Trim Tab; Emma Brandon; A Legacy of Winning – illustrating how small steps lead to big results. Each video is a true story of an average perosn who does small things to focus and motivate others toward significant accomplishment”