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CAE Assessment Services
Such an internal assessment is normally completed by those
organizations seeking to apply for national recognition through the Canada Awards
for Excellence program. The assessment forms a base for their application, in
that it will point out key strengths (as well as opportunities) against the
full NQI Framework/Criteria. This type of assessment is detailed and takes a
good deal of planning and time to carry out; focus group sessions with the leadership
team and up to 20% of the employee base (depending on size of the orgaznaition).
Organizations with mature quality systems also sometimes use organizational
assessment against the full Framework/Criteria as a means to stay on track with
their quality focus. An assessment workbook is provided for this assessment,
the Canada Awards for Excellence (CAE) Organizational Self-Assessment Workbook
(for quality – private and public sector versions, also for the Healthy Workplace
Criteria). The workbooks assist an organization to complete their own assessment,
however if the they would like direct assistance then NQI can, for a fee and
under cover of NQI Assessment Services, lead the internal team throughout the
process. Feedback, by NQI Driver, is presented to the leadership team.
The Canada Awards
for Excellence are Canada’s awards for recognizing outstanding
achievement across major functions of the organization. While some awards are
single dimensional, NQI Criteria is broad based and looks at many factors to
ensure excellence is evident throughout. Companies may choose a CAE verification
process that is designed to verify the organization's submission with no detailed
. feedback provided. Alternatively, companies may choose a full CAE assessment,
which includes verifying the submission, plus a full assessment of strengths
and opportunities, with a detailed report by NQI driver.
NQI has designed a Progressive
Excellence Program (NQI PEP) to assist organizations that
are interested in being recognized along the way to excellence, and which also
leads to the Canada Awards for Excellence trophy. If an organization has
achieved Level 4 in the PEP program, it is eligible to apply for the CAE award.
It is not mandatory to be in the PEP program to apply for the CAE Award.
Organizations that have completed an assessment based on the CAE Criteria and
feel they are ready, can apply directly.
To request an CAE Assessment please fill in the
Assessment Request Form
or
contact us
for more information.
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