Feb 10 (Rochester) and Feb 11 (Twin Cities) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm The need to improve your organization’s performance has perhaps never been greater. This “new normal” we’ve been enjoying the last few years has created a renewed need for improvement and systemic change within all organizations: customers expect more, competent workers are growing scarce, and [...]

Sept 2014 Newsletter The President's Blog What the NFL Has Taught Us About Ethical Leadership Last week, the NFL completed what might be the worst week in its history.  But before I get into it, let me first state this column is not about Ray Rice or Adrian Peterson; it is not about the NFL [...]

Aug 2014 Newsletter The President's Blog Chillax: 13 Ways to Reduce Workplace Stress    Quick trivia: from what movie does the line "I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!" come?  It comes from the 1976 movie, The Network.  Winner of four Academy Awards and with an all-star cast, The [...]

Are you interested in learning more about what makes organizations successful?  Are you interested in helping other organizations — such as schools, hospitals, non-profits, and businesses — around the three-state region improve their performance?  Would you be interested in networking, learning, and sharing with others who feel the same way? The Performance Excellence Network is [...]

Is your organization interested in using a proven system to identify and prioritize its improvement opportunities?  Would your workforce benefit from providing input into your organization’s future?  Would your organization benefit from public recognition of your improvement efforts and your performance outcomes? The Performance Excellence Network is pleased to announce the final cycle for its 2014 Performance [...]