Calendar of Events

Encore Cool Tools: Exploring Continuous Improvement Tools — July 10 PEN Webinar

With any project -- home improvement, automobile repair, even exercising and working out -- you need the right tools to do the job right.  The same is true for process and organizational improvement!  We all need proven tools to understand the current state, explore solutions and improvements, and design and implement a desired future state. [...]

The Principles of Excellence: Baldrige 101 — July 15 & 22 ONLINE Workshop

Today, organizations continue to experience challenges like never before: staffing shortages, inflationary pressure & economic uncertainty, managing a virtual/hybrid workforce, navigating supply chain issues, and managing through accelerating change are but a few of the many challenges facing today’s leaders.  But – with the complexity of organizations – where does one start? How do you [...]

Improving Productivity with Today’s Uncertainty — July 24 PEN Webinar

With tariffs and continued economic uncertainty, many businesses and organizations have frozen budgets and are again focused on increasing productivity, improving efficiency, and reducing waste. The Performance Excellence Network — in partnership with the Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence and the Iowa Quality Center and in cooperation with the Greater Rochester NY Quality Council — is pleased to host an [...]

Advancing Performance Excellence: Baldrige 201 — July 31 & Aug 14 Online Workshop

The Performance Excellence Network — in partnership with the Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence and the Iowa Quality Center — is pleased to announce a powerful online workshop: Advancing Performance Excellence: Baldrige 201, July 31 & August 14 (mornings). Baldrige 201 builds off of Baldrige 101 (Principles of Performance Excellence (which is offered many times [...]

Jumpstart Your Transition — Special Series Aug/Sept 2025

Ready to unplug from your current career or job? Uncertain what's next? Then travel with us to look inside yourself and be the driver of your destiny. Let the adventure begin! The Performance Excellence Network is pleased to host a special online series this August and September: “Jumpstart Your Transition."  This unique offering will include [...]

Breaking the Excellence Barrier: Inclusive Innovation in Practice — Aug 12 ONLINE Workshop

A 3-hour transformative workshop that challenges conventional thinking about innovation and inclusion In an era where organizations struggle to translate "diversity" initiatives into measurable excellence, the fact remains that organizations still want engaged employees that build relationships with customers, that solve complex problems, and that create new value through innovation. The Performance Excellence Network — [...]

Empathy in Action: Transforming Intentions into Impact — Aug 21 PEN Webinar

Sustained organizational success requires having a healthy culture that is based on strong team relationships, trust, and civility.  But in today’s environment, some organizational cultures are feeling the strain of political differences, incivility, and – in some cases – toxicity.  (Re)building organizational cultures requires that leaders show empathy for those on their team: empathy fosters [...]

It’s in the Math! A Formula for Deconstructing Business Conflict – Sept 4 PEN Webinar

Strong organizations have strong organizational cultures.  While conflict in the workplace can happen, leaders need a process to systematically deescalate conflict to preserve relationships, maintain productivity, and preserve organizational performance. The Performance Excellence Network — in partnership with the Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence and the Iowa Quality Center and in cooperation with the Greater Rochester NY Quality Council — is [...]

Manager Skills Workshop — Sept 30 & Oct 1 IN-PERSON Workshop

Normandale Community College 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN, United States

Due to high demand, back again this year... Educate. Encourage. Inspire. -- A Powerful Developmental Experience for Emerging Leaders Do you have a hardworking and talented person on your team who is ready to take the next step up to leading and managing others? Perhaps you know a new manager, who is struggling to understand [...]

Yellow Belt LEGO Game — Oct 28 Twin Cities IN-PERSON Workshop

Back by Popular Demand!! This workshop sold out last year, so is back again in 2025, but it will fill so register today! As we continue to navigate today's challenges, organizations are increasingly focused on improving productivity, eliminating waste, and increasing efficiency. The Performance Excellence Network is pleased to announce a special workshop “Yellow Belt [...]

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