Helping Organizations See Improved Results Since 1998

At The Partnership for Excellence, we help organizations in Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and Illinois unlock their full potential through Baldrige-based assessments, leadership development, and a proven framework for continuous improvement.

Helping Organizations See Improved Results Since 1998

At The Partnership for Excellence, we help organizations in Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and Illinois unlock their full potential through Baldrige-based assessments, leadership development, and a proven framework for continuous improvement.

Helping Organizations See Improved Results Since 1998

At The Partnership for Excellence, we help organizations in Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and Illinois unlock their full potential through Baldrige-based assessments, leadership development, and a proven framework for continuous improvement.

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Accelerate Growth at Every Organizational Level

Your Partners in Performance Excellence

Looking for a professional challenge that expands your knowledge, enriches your professional effectiveness, and increases your value to your organization? At The Partnership for Excellence (TPE), we help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential through the Baldrige Excellence Framework. This proven system assesses key areas—leadership, strategy, customers, measurement, workforce, and operations—to identify strengths and drive continuous improvement. By applying the Baldrige Criteria, we provide a roadmap to innovation, efficiency, and long-term success.

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Built on Excellence,

Driven by Purpose

  • Our Mission

    To cultivate organizational performance excellence and continuous improvement in Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia and Illinois.


  • Our Vision

    To be the partner of choice for creating high-performing organizations that produce exceptional, sustainable results.


  • Our Values

    TPE’s core values are excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, integrity, visionary leadership, professionalism, and agility.



  • Our Foundation

    TPE is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization established in 1998. We rely on donations including corporate sponsorships, individual sponsorships, and membership fees. Contributions to TPE are tax deductible. TPE receives no funding from the state or federal government.


Industries we serve

We help organizations in every sector implement proven frameworks that optimize operations, strengthen leadership, and elevate performance.

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Organizational Assessment

Unlock Your Organization’s Full Potential

Organizations seeking performance excellence can apply at one of two levels to assess and refine their processes using the Baldrige Excellence Framework. Our rigorous evaluation identifies strengths, pinpoints opportunities, and provides actionable feedback. Top performers earn state-level recognition for their commitment to excellence.

Learn About the Baldrige Journey

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Explore the Baldrige Journey With Us

We offer a complimentary executive presentation for organizations ready to begin their Baldrige Journey. In just 60 minutes, we introduce the Baldrige Excellence Framework, The Partnership for Excellence, and the first steps to achieving performance excellence—available on-site or via webinar.

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