Find your nearby performance excellence partner
The Lean Six Sigma Company USA is honored to partner with state-level programs within the Baldrige Alliance for Performance Excellence. Represented in many states, these programs uphold the nationally recognized Baldrige Excellence Framework, aiming to enhance organizational performance across various sectors.
Rocky mountain performance excellence
RMPEx helps organizations in Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, and Wyoming improve outcomes through Baldrige-based evaluations, training, and tiered recognition.
Performance Excellence Northwest
PENW drives performance improvement in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington by offering assessments and education grounded in the Baldrige Framework.
California Council of Excellence
CCE supports California organizations with training, coaching, and the CAPE award program to recognize and share excellence statewide.
Southwest Alliance for Excellence
SWAE advances quality in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah through Baldrige-aligned assessments, training, and recognition programs.
Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence
TNCPE promotes economic and organizational excellence across Tennessee via cost-effective Baldrige-based evaluations and expert feedback.
Communities of Excellence 2026
COE2026 guides communities nationwide to improve health, education, and economic outcomes using a collaborative, Baldrige-informed approach.
The Partnership for Excellence
TPE supports organizations in Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and Illinois with in-depth assessments, coaching, and recognition to drive sustained excellence.
Michigan Performance Excellence
MiPEx helps Michigan organizations benchmark against high-performance standards and boost results through Baldrige-based services.
Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence
WCPE enables Wisconsin organizations to align strategy and improve performance through hands-on training and the Wisconsin Forward Award.
Our collaboration with the Baldrige state program
Guided by excellence
The Baldrige Excellence framework
The framework
The Baldrige Excellence Framework is a model for improving organizational performance across seven categories: Leadership, Strategy, Customers, Measurement and Knowledge Management, Workforce, Operations, and Results, based on an underlying set of core values and concepts.
Drive strong leadership
The Baldrige Excellence Framework is a model for improving organizational performance across seven categories: Leadership, Strategy, Customers, Measurement and Knowledge Management, Workforce, Operations, and Results, based on an underlying set of core values and concepts.
Customer-centered practices
These elements together drive customer-centered practices, operational excellence, and employee engagement, helping organizations achieve results and build a foundation for ongoing improvement.
Lean Six Sigma integration
How is Lean Six Sigma used in the Baldrige excellence framework?
Lean Six Sigma aligns naturally with Categories 6 and 3 of the Baldrige Framework, which focus on operations and customer satisfaction. As a methodology, it offers powerful tools for enhancing both efficiency and quality.
Category 3 – Customer satisfaction
For Category 3, Lean Six Sigma’s emphasis on reducing variation and ensuring quality helps meet customer needs reliably, improving overall satisfaction. This synergy between Lean Six Sigma and the Baldrige categories supports organizations in achieving effective operations and a strong customer focus.
Category 6 – Operations
For Category 6, Lean Six Sigma methods like Value Stream Mapping and 5S streamline workflows, reduce waste, and boost operational efficiency.
