In this workshop, participants will explore a case example of a District-wide Baldrige implementation in a Maryland school system. This workshop will candidly examine the steps utilized, progress to date and planned future initiatives. This workshop will provide a good overview for Superintendents, School Board members, union leaders, and central office administrators on what steps might be followed in launching a Baldrige-based management system in a school district. This workshop will be helpful to both registered organizations and those seeking ISO 9000 registration. E. The Award Examiner Experience Serving as an examiner for the awards program requires special expertise and a significant commitment of time and effort.
Examiners say that what they most value is learning.
In this workshop, a panel of Award Examiners will describe what motivates them to serve and what benefit they and their organizations derive from their participation. This workshop will address the way in which the Baldrige process can make the partnership relationships between schools and business more effective. Included will be a consideration of the benefits to businesses of Baldrige-based education partnerships and how business can prepare to become more effective partners with education.