Baldrige (Baldrige National Quality Program)

The Baldrige National Quality Program is a U.S. initiative that promotes excellence in organizations by providing a framework for assessing and improving performance. It offers organizations tools and criteria to evaluate areas like leadership, strategy, customer focus, and operations, aiming to enhance quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Recognized for fostering continuous improvement, the program helps organizations achieve better results, stay competitive, and deliver greater value to stakeholders. It's widely used across industries—including healthcare, education, and business—to guide best practices and drive organizational excellence.