Performance Improvement Training

The principles at American Informatics have had many years of experience using the Baldrige framework to help organizations improve their efficiency and increase their bottom line. Much of this work has involved training organizations to use the Baldrige Criteria as a framework for managing and assessing the organization's performance.

We have developed a number of workshops and seminars which we offer to the public on a periodic basis. These are also available on-site as requested.

Evaluating a Baldrige-based Assessment Document
This is a three-day training session which is patterned after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program Board of Examiner training. Upon completion of training, participants will be able to evaluate and score a Baldrige-based assessment document. The cost for this three-day training session is $495.00. This includes all course materials.

Baldrige for Executives
This is a half-day seminar designed to familiarize upper-level executives with the Baldrige evaluation process. Participants will receive a thorough briefing on the Baldrige Criteria, the process used to develop the Baldrige assessment document, how it is evaluated, and how to utilize the feedback report. The cost for this seminar is

Writing a Baldrige Assessment
This one-day course is designed for people who have been assigned to a Baldrige assessment writing team or would just like to know how to write an assessment document. Participants will learn to write a Baldrige assessment document that directly addresses the Criteria and provides the examiners with the information they need to do a thorough evaluation.

Conducting a Baldrige-based Self-assessment
This course is designed for any one who is involved in an organizational self-assessment using the Baldrige Criteria.


In addition to these off-the-shelf seminars, we can develop customized on-site training on any related topic. Contact us for further information and rates.