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Delaware Quality Award

Examiner Applications due April 3, 2009

Examiner Orientation
WILMINGTON, 4/7/09 or DOVER, 4/15/09

Examiner Training
DOVER, 4/30/09-5/1/09

See below for details.

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University of Delaware Professional and Continuing Studies
DQA Board of Examiners

DQA Examiner Training: Using Baldrige Criteria to Drive Performance Excellence

Based on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Criteria, the Delaware Quality Award process is a valuable means of assessing organizational performance and improving management systems. These workshops provide intensive, thorough preparation in the use of the Baldrige Criteria to improve organizational processes.

All fees for Examiner Training Workshops are waived if the participant agrees to serve as a Delaware Quality Award Examiner for one year.

The goal of these workshops is to provide participants with an understanding of

  • How the award process contributes to improved management systems and organizational performance
  • The Baldrige Criteria and the assessment process
  • How to evaluate an award application
  • The scoring system, its application and use
  • How to prepare useful feedback statements

Mark Blazey, an international expert on the Baldrige Criteria and author of Insights into Performance Excellence, facilitates the second portion of this interactive program. He is president of Quantum Performance Group.

This is mandatory training for anyone wishing to join the Board of Examiners of the Delaware Quality Award. Scholarships are available for members of the DQA Board of Examiners. A limited number of places also are available for those wishing to understand how to use the Baldrige Criteria to become champions of performance excellence within their companies or organizations.

A pre-work case study is required prior to starting the program. Registration fees include a copy of Mark Blazey's book, an extensive participant manual, and daily lunches and breaks.

First-Year and Second-Year Examiner Orientation
Mandatory for all first and second year examiners. Attend in Wilmington or Dover.

WILMINGTON: Tues., 4/7/09, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., UD Downtown Center, 8th & Kings Sts.

DOVER: Wednesday, 4/15/09, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., UD Paradee Center, 69 Transportation Circle

Examiner Training
Mandatory for all examiners, including returning examiners. Takes place in Dover.

DOVER: Thurs. & Fri., 4/30/09-5/1/09, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (daily), UD Paradee Center, 69 Transportation Circle
Fee: $695 (scholarships available)

Scholarships Available

Click here for information on scholarships for University of Delaware staff, state employees, and DQA Board of Examiners.

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