The Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence focus on those requirements that all organizations need to thoroughly understand to compete in today’s competitive and changing world. They address all aspects of competitive performance and improvement in an integrated and aligned manner. By focusing on key processes that lead to results, the Criteria offer a framework that can be used by any organization to tailor its systems and processes toward ever-improving quality performance.
In this context, the Criteria can be used as a self-assessment tool for all types of organizations, whether or not they intend to apply for WFA award recognition. WFA offers a number of organizational self-assessment opportunities beyond its award program: Baldrige Preparation Workshops; on-site self-assessment workshops tailored to your organization’s needs; and Baldrige Express, an online Baldrige-based organizational survey that also offers Examiner review and a feedback report that identifies organizational strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Wisconsin Fast Forward is another self-assessment tool. Focusing on the basic and overall requirements of the Criteria, the Fast Forward workbook can be used in conjunction with an application process through Wisconsin Forward Award or be used as a self-assessment tool.
Are We Making Progress is a free tool created by the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program. More information about this assessment can be found here.
