Organizational Excellence Framework - Suppliers & Partners (PowerPoint PPTX)

This is an introductory workshop on suppliers and partners. It focuses on defining and implementing good supplier and partner practices that are covered in the Organizational Excellence Framework (copyright 2010 Dawn Ringrose) publication that integrates global excellence models and provides implementation guidelines for the practitioner. These practices have been validated by over 20 years of research.

The supplier and partner practices include: Selecting suppliers and partners on the basis of criteria; Developing win-win partnering arrangements; Sharing information with suppliers and partners that links to strategic and business plans; Involving suppliers and partners in the development of new products and services; Involving suppliers and partners in the development of social and environmental standards.

Each practice includes a definition, implementation guidelines and practical examples and may include applicable research findings. The workshop is formatted so that participants learn about best management practices related to the topic and have an opportunity to self-assess against the practices and develop an improvement plan to address gaps.

This workshop is part of a consulting toolkit that includes: the Organizational Excellence Framework publication, scenario games, automated assessments, holistic workshops for micro to large size organizations and modular workshops for each key management area (governance, leadership, planning, customers, employees, work processes, suppliers and partners, resource management, continuous improvement & performance measurement).