2026 Examiner Training
(starts the week of Oct 5th)
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All virtual Zoom sessions weekly (recorded) with support from our Learning Management System.
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6-week course with case study work spread out over time
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Finished by Thanksgiving
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Once cohort is set, we will together choose when to meet each week via Doodle Polling
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Applications being accepted now; complete application and email to Laura@partnerspex.org
Becoming an Examiner
Experience One of the Best Programs for Leadership Effectivenss
THANK YOU for your interest in participating as an examiner for the Performance Excellence Northwest (PENW) and Partners PEX programs!!!
This is a regionally recognized group of performance excellence practitioners and leaders. Participation supports your own professional development, provides valuable feedback to organizations' on the performance excellence journey and generates valuable growth to the Pacific Northwest region (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington). . Anyone currently working in the sectors of business, public service, nonprofit, education and healthcare are welcome to participate in this elite group. We encourage you to sign-up, become trained and join the PENW Board of Examiners today!
Welcome to Partners PEX Examiners, as well!
Welcome to the Partners PEX region (MA, NY, NJ, RI, CT, DE and Eastern PA). We are joining leaders from both programs into on examiner training cohort for 2026! We will learn from each other, and this will mitigate conflicts of interests between examiners and some organizations in their regions! What a diversified group of leaders!
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When your examiner application is accepted, use this link to pay online.
MAKING AN INFORMED DECISION
Becoming a PENW Examiner is a tremendous professional development opportunity that can serve you and your employer for years to come. It’s a humbling commitment and one that we hold with great respect; organizations invite us in to assess their performance against the Baldrige Performance Excellence framework, and in turn, we offer them feedback (strengths and opportunities for improvement) regarding next steps on their improvement journey. To help New Examiners better understand the time commitment, you find a brief outline below. Come get your MBA with us - Masters of Baldrige Administration!!​​​​​​​​
Many first time examiners are assigned to a Lite Application to reduce the workload and deepen the learning experience. Any questions? Schedule a time with the Executive Director who can provide answers to all your questions so you can make an informed commitment to this elite role. Or reach to laura@performanceexcellencenw.org or call 425-761-8409 and we’ll respond with more information via email or give you a call.
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DON'T JUST LISTEN TO US, LISTEN TO THEM
Experience What's Like to Work With Other Quality Professionals To Selflessly Help Organizations Get Better. Most Take Away More Than They Give.
Performance Excellence assessment teams have been volunteering their time and knowledge for the take-away of an enhanced understanding of what excellence looks like in action. Consider becoming a PENW Examiner today!
The Result: Your personal growth as a leader and professional.
Lean Transformation Specialist
Karissa Craig
Geisinger Health Plan
Spokane, WA
I became a WSQA Examiner in 2013 with my manager's encouragement (then Laura Kinney at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital). Her examiner training is exceptional. She makes the material fun, engaging, and easy to understand by breaking it down into manageable pieces that are much easier to absorb. Laura is also approachable, supportive, and always willing to answer questions, making the entire learning experience comfortable and enjoyable. Her training gives you the confidence and understanding you need to succeed as an examiner.
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Director of Lab Operations
Kola Ogunrinola, PhD, SH(ASCP), FIBMS, CSCi
St. Luke's Health System
Boise, Idaho
"What I learned as an Examiner was more valuable for understanding how to improve our organization than any other training or education I have experienced."
Manager Clinical Quality & Systems, Continuing Care
Traci Bolinger, MHA, RN
Kaiser Permanente
I was so thrilled to work with this team under the inspiring leadership of Theron and our team leaders.And always appreciation for Joni Dixon (PENW Board Member) for her years of insight. Good good times, we should do it again!