Events, workshops & trainings
Train, Learn, and Lead With
Continuous Improvement
Third Thursday Webinar - September 18, 2025
Topic: Bringing Vision and Values to Life
Details: Baldrige defines vision as an organization's desired future state and values as the guiding principles that influence & reinforce its organization's desired culture and guide decisions to help accomplish its mission & attain its vision. Join this webinar to see how Baldrige recipients and role model organizations bring vision & values to life.
Third Thursday Webinar - October 16, 2025
Topic: Cultural Intelligence for Leaders: Unlock Greater Power for Organizational Excellence
Details: This webinar explores the vital role of cultural intelligence (CI) in leadership for achieving organizational excellence, showing how the Sterling Framework for Excellence supports its integration. It also spotlights Saudi Arabia as a national case of CI driving transformation and sustainable excellence across sectors.
Workshops
2026 Baldrige Champion Collaboration - COMING UP
Overview: Join us for TPE's 2026 Baldrige Champion Collaboration, forming this Fall. It's the perfect opportunity to network, learn, and share with fellow changemakers in the TPE community. Let's make a difference together!
Dates: TBD
Purpose
Join this year-long cohort to network with peers who are leading a Baldrige initative within their organization. Learn through facilitated monthly sessions and assignments.
- Learn & Apply Best Practices
- Share Ideas & Collaborate
- Network & Make Connections
Highlights
Monthly Sessions:
Monthly interactive 90-minute Zoom sessions to share best practices, discuss assignments and learn discussion topics.
Applied Sessions:
Participants share show they have applied the Baldrige framework. Assignments focus on applying concepts learned.
Materials Included
Program Includes materials for sessions:
- Baldrige Excellence Framework & Builder
- Application Instructions Materials
- Tools
- Templates
- Presentations
Pricing
Organizational Members: $2,000
Non-Members: $2,500
Up to two participants per organization
Details
The instructors at all locations are experienced state and national examiners, training facilitators, organizational coaches, and judges. They offer decades of Baldrige experience, insights, and tips to help your organization sharpen its Baldrige knowledge and application writing skills.
Facilitators:
- Margot Hoffman, Ph.D., President/CEO,
- Lauren Browning, Administration & Training Manager,
- The Partnership for Excellence
Workshop Brochure
For more information, read the 2025 Baldrige Champion Collaboration Brochure.
Registration
Questions? Email Lauren Browning, Director, Training and Administrative Services, or call: (901) 830-4499.
Tuesdays - May 20 - June 24, 2025
Application Writing Web Series
Six-week, one-hour web series on how to write or strengthen a Baldrige-based TPE application.
- How examiners assess applications
- How to show a process is systematic
- Understanding core competencies
- Crosswalk from organizational profile to criteria categories
When:
1:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. CT
May 20 - June 24, 2025
Sessions delivered virtually via Zoom
Instructors:
Margot Hoffman, Ph.D.
Lauren Browning
Web Series Cost:
- $350 per participant
- $275 for TPE members - individual & organizational
- 10% discount to teams of 3 or more from same organization
Web Series Highlights:
- Weekly one hour sessions
- Understand how & why to use a Baldrige assessment process
- Learn basics of Baldrige framework
- How to gather the right information for application & who should be involved
- How to organize & format application
- Understand application process
- To enhance learning, short homework assignments (approximately 1-hour per week) will be assigned between sessions
To Register Contact:
Lauren Browning
(901) 830-4499
lauren.browning@thepartnershipforexcellence.org
Baldrige Events
2025 Baldrige Conference
October 13 - 14, 2025
Discover impactful strategies for organizational success at the 2025 Baldrige Conference, taking place October 13-14, 2025, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Hosted by The Alliance for Performance Excellence, this conference is themed "Elevate Your Organization: Impactful Ideas for Achieving Success," and is designed for leaders and professionals dedicated to continuous improvement.
The event features two dynamic days of learning and action. Hear from inspiring keynote speakers like Nick Tasler, who will discuss embracing change for growth, and David Jones, sharing unique insights into organizational success. Monday offers 15 engaging breakout sessions covering topics from building trust to data-driven decision making. On Tuesday, choose between an exclusive Innovation Tour to Fort Collins or hands-on workshops focused on Lean Six Sigma, team health, DiSC, and growth alignment. Gain practical takeaways and a customized roadmap to enhance leadership, culture, and systems. Register today to elevate your organization!
Location:
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
1550 Court Place,
Denver, CO 80202
Quest for Success
2025 Quest for Success Conference -
COMING UP
Dates: September 8-9, 2025
The Quest for Success Conference is a premier event for organizational leaders and performance excellence professionals, featuring an insightful pre-conference workshop and a full-day conference highlighting organizations on the Baldrige journey. Join us as we celebrate The Partnership for Excellence’s 2025 Award Recipients, honoring their commitment to excellence, progress, and persistence.
Trainings
Lean Six Sigma Training - CLOSED
Our Lean Six Sigma Training is offered three times a year, providing valuable skills in process improvement and efficiency—check back later for upcoming registration dates and details.
