Forward Blog
Insights for moving organizations forward.
Explore ideas, stories, and practical perspectives on performance excellence, continuous improvement, and building better results for Wisconsin organizations.
Turn Improvement Efforts Into Lasting Progress
A practical way to turn good intentions, scattered ideas, and improvement projects into durable progress for your organization.
Examiner Spotlight: Joshua Kohnke
Systems thinking, stewardship, and a commitment to continuous improvement — meet Wisconsin Forward Award examiner Joshua Kohnke, Facilities Engineer at UW–Stout.
Changes to the National Baldrige Performance Excellence Program Ensure Growth and Sustainability
Important updates to the national Baldrige program strengthen its public–private partnership and expand its impact across industries — here is what Wisconsin organizations need to know.
Meet a Wisconsin Forward Award Examiner: Larry Dux
Meet Larry Dux — retired Director of Clinical Informatics at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Pewaukee School Board member, and Wisconsin Forward Award examiner since 2004.
WCPE Board Spotlight: Colleen McGuigan
Meet Colleen McGuigan — a quality systems and business excellence consultant with over 30 years of experience and a lifelong passion for making systems work for people.
Meet a Wisconsin Forward Award Examiner: Dale R. Shaver
Meet Dale R. Shaver, Director of the Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use — a public sector leader who champions data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
Meet a Wisconsin Forward Award Examiner: Jenelle Zito
Meet Jenelle Zito — a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, doctoral student, and passionate K–12 educator who believes a rising tide lifts all ships when it comes to educational improvement.
WCPE Board Spotlight: Stacey Mueller
Meet Stacey Mueller, MS, CCMP, CPXP — Executive Director of Experience Management at Froedtert ThedaCare Health and a champion of human-centered organizational transformation.
WCPE Board Spotlight: Meridith Wentz
Meet Dr. Meridith Wentz, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Quality at UW–Stout and a master examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.