Personal benefits to becoming an Examiner
ILPEx Examiners learn how to use the Criteria for Performance Excellence, score applicant companies, conduct the examination process and prepare a feedback report for applicant organizations to use to align and improve their organizational systems. Other benefits include:
- Gain practical knowledge of content and application of the internationally acclaimed Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence,
- Networking and benchmarking opportunities,
- Hands-on experience that will contribute to your professional development, including analytical, writing and leadership skills,
- A chance to contribute to Illinois organizations and the State’s economic well-being,
- Exposure to best practices,
- A “resume booster”
- Invitation to attend and be recognized at the annual ILPEx Recognition Ceremony
Employer benefits
Businesses and organizations also benefit when they have a ILPEx examiner on staff. Examiner training empowers employees to apply the Criteria at their own jobs, improving processes and results along the way. In addition, employers enjoy:
- Economic growth, as the organization applies the examiners’ knowledge and experiences to internal processes,
- Access to best practices and benchmarking
- Professional development of valued employees,
- Recognition as an organization that practices performance excellence,
- Access to on-hand experts who can lead internal improvement efforts,
- Recognition as a good corporate citizen.
