2024 Quest for Success Conference Highlights a Commitment to Excellence
The Partnership for Excellence (TPE) hosted its annual Quest for Success on September 9th and 10th at Ohio State University's Fawcett Center in Columbus, Ohio. The two-day event brought together leaders, innovators, and professionals from Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, West Virginia, and other regions to celebrate the pursuit of organizational excellence and performance improvement.
The Quest for Success kicked off with a pre-conference workshop designed to equip participants with practical strategies for organizational success. This was followed by the annual awards banquet, which recognized outstanding organizations that demonstrate a commitment to excellence in operations, customer satisfaction, and leadership. Day two featured a full-day conference with sessions led by industry experts, highlighting best practices and inspiring real-world applications of the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence.
Mrs. Heather Alderks, Director of Operations, emphasized the value of The Partnership for Excellence program, stating, "The Baldrige Framework gives our Leadership Team the systems and processes to guide our work in the Meridian School District. We were honored to have a 10-person panel onsite for multiple days, conducting interviews and providing feedback. Their 35-page report helps us continually assess and improve our operations, continuing to align us with our goals for excellence and success."
The event was an outstanding success, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across industries. Participants left with valuable insights into enhancing their organizations and positively impacting their communities.
For more information about The Partnership for Excellence and future events, visit www.thepartnershipforexcellence.org.
Pictured: Mr. John Smith, Meridian CUSD #223 Board President, Mrs. Heather Alderks, Director of Safety and Operations, Dr. Phillip Caposey, Superintendent