KyCPE promotes the Baldrige Excellence Framework in Kentucky

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The Framework comprises questions surrounding seven areas of organizational operations -

answering the questions helps organizations better understand and satisfy their customers, students, patients, stakeholders, and workforce.

 

Testimonial - Why Use the Application Process?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Framework is based upon proven organizational concepts, is systematic, and is fact and results-based. The Framework is introduced to organizations through the 4-tiered award application process and through our coaching work.

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​All organizations can utilize the Baldrige Excellence Framework: prior award winners have come from the Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Service industries.

KYCPE encourages organizations to apply for an Award at any of four Levels: Level 1 is Interest, Level 2 is Commitment, Level 3 is Achievement, and Level 4 is Excellence.

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The Level 1 application may be applied for at any time during the year, while Levels 2-4 require a January application. But, Level 2 must apply for intent no later than June.

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​Click the Application Process Overview link in the blue box for an overview of the award cycle process. 

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​Download  the applications for Level 1, Level 2 and Levels 3-4 from the blue box on the right.

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We encourage you to subscribe to our calendar of events and milestones.

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TRAINING

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KyCPE offers award application training at its annual conference and upon request. To request application training, use the "contact" button on the bar above.

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FEEDBACK

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Applications for an award are evaluated by a team of examiners who draft a feedback report. The report is reviewed and reworked by a panel of judges before being sent to the applicant. Feedback reports are sent to the applicant at least two weeks prior to the annual conference - at the conference, the awards are presented. Applicants agree: the feedback report points the way to the next improvement cycle.

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