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SUMMARY:Building Strong Teams for CollaborACTION
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to collaborate with other leaders in your community to achieve real change? Registration is now open for Building Strong Teams for CollaborACTION\, a new six-week online course that will teach you the tools and skills to build and lead a high-impact\, multi-sector team. Together\, your team will move from collaboration to action! Here’s what you’ll learn: How to form an effective team of partners from different organizations or different sectors to tackle shared priorities. Simple\, evidence-based practices for your team’s structure and roles\, as well as how you’ll communicate\, make decisions\, and start working together on your shared priorities. Skills and proven strategies used by current Communities of Excellence community leaders to agree on your team’s “why” and keep your team motivated and focused. \nCourse Details: Dates: Wednesdays\, February 19 – March 26\, 2025 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT Location: Online Cost: $465 per person (10% discount for COE members and teams of 3 or more.) \nWhat you’ll take away: By the end of the course\, you’ll have: A digital guidebook full of practical tools and resources to help your team succeed. A first draft of an Engagement Plan defining your “why\,” “who\,” and “how.” An outline for a compelling pitch deck to inspire others to join your team. A team readiness assessment tool to measure your team’s progress and improve your impact. Looking to keep your team energized and moving forward? \nThis course is the perfect first step on your Communities of Excellence journey and a gateway to joining our National Learning Collaborative. \nCourse Overview \nRegistration Form
URL:https://baldrigealliance.org/event/building-strong-teams-for-collaboraction/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Communities of Excellence":MAILTO:snorling@communitiesofexcellence2026.org
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SUMMARY:Application Writing Web Series
DESCRIPTION:Application Writing Web Series\nWednesdays from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET beginning February 19th to March 26th\n6-week web series to learn how to write or strengthen a Baldrige-based application addressing the full Baldrige Excellence Framework. The course meets weekly for one-hour with assignments between sessions. A Zoom link will be provided to participants upon registration.\nTo register for the web series\, email lauren.browning@thepartnershipforexcellence.org
URL:https://baldrigealliance.org/event/application-writing-web-series/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Partnership for Excellence":MAILTO:margot.hoffman@partnershipohio.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T110000
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Webinar - Our Path to Premier: A Baldrige Winner’s Journey
DESCRIPTION:March Third Thursday Webinar – Our Path to Premier: A Baldrige Winner’s Journey presented by: The Partnership for Excellence\, PiPEx\, CCE\, SWAE\, OQF\, QNM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 Baldrige recipient\, City of Henderson\, shares its stories\, lessons learned\, and best practices as it embarked on a path to performance excellence.\n\n\n\n\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4282316759231463257\n\n\n#ThirdThursdayWebinar
URL:https://baldrigealliance.org/event/third-thursday-webinar-our-path-to-premier-a-baldrige-winners-journey/
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SUMMARY:The 36th Quest for Excellence® Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 36th Quest for Excellence® Conference\nCOME. LEARN. NETWORK. ENGAGE\nJoin us at the Quest for Excellence 2025!  We are excited to bring the Baldrige community together to celebrate and learn from the 2024 Baldrige Award recipients. \nEnjoy sessions featuring leaders of Baldrige Award recipients and other high-performing organizations and take home solutions to help your organization achieve breakthrough performance and results in areas such as leadership; strategy; customers; workforce; and operations. \nRegistration\nConference registrations will be made through Showcare. \nExisting Reservations: If you would like to make changes to your existing reservation\, call the Marriott directly at 410-385-3000. Please do so after March 10\, 2025. You will receive a confirmation email from the hotel approximately two weeks prior to arrival. For questions about existing hotel registrations\, through March 10\, contact Showcare. After March 10\, contact the hotel directly at 410-385-3000. \nNew Reservations: The Quest conference room block is closed\, and the conference rate is no longer available. You may call the hotel directly at 410-385-3000 or book online to reserve a room at the prevailing rate. If you are unable to book a room\, we recommend that you reserve a room at a nearby hotel in the East Harbor area of Baltimore. There are several options to choose from\, all within a short walk to the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. \nAward Ceremony  | Sunday\, March 30 \nJoin us Sunday evening for the Baldrige Award Ceremony and Reception honoring the 2024 recipients. Attendees have the opportunity to network with members of the Baldrige community\, such as Award recipients\, Examiners\, Judges\, Overseers\, Fellows\, Foundation members\, and Alliance program representatives \nMeet the KEYNOTE SPEAKER\n\n\n\nTucker Bryant\nPoet and Innovation\nKeynote Speaker \n\n\nCONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS\nKeynote Presentations\nThis year’s Quest conference will feature keynote presentations by nationally recognized thought leaders\, authors\, and leading industry executives. \nOpening Plenary Session\nFollowing the Monday keynote\, an opening plenary session featuring the leaders of the 2024 Baldrige Award recipients. \nConcurrent sessions\nMonday and Tuesday will feature Baldrige Award recipients and other high-performing organizations speaking on relevant topics of interest\, such as leadership and social responsibility\, operational continuity and resilience\, workforce issues\, and customers and strategy. \nClosing Plenary Session\nThe Wednesday morning plenary session will feature the 2024 Baldrige Award recipients.
URL:https://baldrigealliance.org/event/the-36th-quest-for-excellence-conference/
LOCATION:Baltimore Marriot Waterfront
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SUMMARY:igniteEX 2025: Achieving EXtraordinary Together
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Midwest’s largest\, most powerful conference focused on continuous improvement and organizational excellence! IgniteEX is focused on the best and emerging practices that facilitate excellence in people\, organizations\, and communities. It explores excellence in leadership\, customer focus\, workforce engagement\, operations\, innovation\, resilience\, and other drivers of performance! Sessions focus on tools\, methods\, insights\, and proven practices that help you improve your processes and results. And this conference offers unique and powerful ways to network\, connect\, and EXcel together. \n\n\n\nPost-conference on-demand option for those who can’t attend in person.\n\n\n\n\nRegister and learn more here! \nLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1606157/ \n 
URL:https://baldrigealliance.org/event/igniteex-2025-achieving-extraordinary-together/
LOCATION:Mystic Lake Conference Center\, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\, United States
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Webinar - Using Predictive Analytics to Help Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest
DESCRIPTION:April Third Thursday Webinar – Using Predictive Analytics to Help Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest\, presented by: The Partnership for Excellence\, PiPEx\, CCE\, SWAE\, OQF\, QNM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKen Cohen\, PhD\, Founder and Chief Executive Officer for The Synergy Organization\, presents Using Predictive Analytics to Help Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3301496312162267478\n\n\n\n\n\n#ThirdThursdayWebinar
URL:https://baldrigealliance.org/event/third-thursday-webinar-using-predictive-analytics-to-help-separate-the-best-leaders-from-the-rest/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
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SUMMARY:Rising to New Heights - 2025 Baldrige Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:Rising to New Heights: Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Impact\n\nSave the Date: 2025 Baldrige Fall Conference 📅Join us in Denver\, Colorado\, on October 13-14\, 2025\, for the premier event on performance excellence! Learn from role model organizations from Colorado and across the nation\, participate in hands-on workshops\, and take part in a special site visit to Fort Collins.Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights\, network with excellence-driven leaders\, and take the next step in your organization’s journey.\n  \n\n\n➤Why Attend the 2025 Baldrige Fall Conference?\n\n\n\n\n✅ Learn from national role model organizations\n✅ Participate in a full day of interactive workshops\n✅ Experience a special site visit to City of Fort Collins\n✅ Connect with leaders\, examiners\, and Baldrige practitioners\n\nWhether you’re new to Baldrige or looking to take your organization to the next level\, this conference will leave you equipped and inspired.\n\nLearn more: https://www.baldrigeconference.org/
URL:https://baldrigealliance.org/event/rising-to-new-heights-2025-baldrige-fall-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T080000
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SUMMARY:2026 Baldrige Conference\, The Rhythm of Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Scheduled for October 12-13\, 2026\, and set in the heart of New Orleans at the Sheraton New Orleans\, this year’s conference will bring together organizational and community leaders from healthcare\, education\, manufacturing\, nonprofit\, government\, and service sectors to explore innovation\, leadership\, resilience\, and performance excellence at both the organizational and community level. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 conference features an updated format designed to provide additional opportunities for learning\, networking\, and engagement. \n\n\n\n\nMonday Morning Workshops Optional interactive workshops begin Monday morning and offer focused learning experiences led by recognized leaders\, practitioners\, and community experts.\n\n\n\nConference Kickoff  The main conference officially begins Monday afternoon at 12:45 PM with a keynote presentation\, breakout sessions\, and networking opportunities.\n\n\n\nAwards Reception  Join us as we recognize top-tier award recipients from Alliance member programs and C.O.R.E. during a special evening reception celebrating excellence achievements from across the network.\n\n\n\nTuesday Conference Programming  Tuesday’s program will begin with a panel discussion featuring award recipients\, followed by breakout sessions and collaborative discussions to inspire actionable ideas\, strengthen communities\, and foster meaningful connections among attendees. We will conclude the day with lunch and a keynote presentation.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you are new to continuous improvement and performance excellence or a long-time member of the Baldrige community\, the 2026 Baldrige Conference offers opportunities to learn\, connect\, and engage with leaders committed to excellence\, resilience\, and continuous improvement from across the country and around the world. \nRegister today! Click here\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Accommodations\n\n\n\nA discounted conference room block is available at the Sheraton New Orleans\, with room rates beginning at $239/night plus applicable taxes and fees. Attendees are encouraged to reserve accommodations early\, as availability is limited. \n\n\n\nThe group rate is available through September 21\, 2026\, or until the block is filled. \n\n\n\n🔗  Hotel Reservations \n\n\n\n\n\nConference Policies & Information\n\n\n\nBy registering for the conference\, attendees acknowledge and agree to the conference cancellation policy\, code of conduct\, and media/photo release statement. \n\n\n\n🔗 Cancellation Policy Link \n\n\n\n🔗 Code of Conduct \n\n\n\n🔗 Media Release & Consent Statement
URL:https://baldrigealliance.org/event/2026-baldrige-conference-the-rhythm-of-excellence/
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