Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Can AIM help me receive a quality award?
The answer is yes and no – Yes because we can help your organization understand the criteria of the award and help you improve your organizations to become more successful by using that criteria.  But the answer is also no because no one has a secret answer or secret “in” to Baldrige-based awards.  You just have to be good enough to win!  Let’s get started!!

 

Why do you say that your approach to Strategic Planning is so much easier?
Because AIM uses a defined, systematic process that is based upon a world-class model, our approach is easier to understand and conduct.  There is no guessing about what is next or what your outcome will be.  There are no surprises.

 

So, what is happening with the Malcolm Baldrige Award???

Lots and lots!  The organization is going through a lot of change these days, and they are going to come out on the other side as a dynamo in accelerating performance improvement in America!  Check out the blog for all the latest:  http://nist.typepad.com/baldrige_program/