Why Continuous Improvement Is the Best Gift You Can GiveAuthor: Kaitlin Hixon | Director of Continuous Improvement, Oklahoma City Indian ClinicApril 16th, 2025Let’s talk about something powerful that any organization, no matter the sector, can benefit from: continuous improvement.Now, I know the term may sound formal and rigid, but continuous improvement is simply about implementing small,…
What it Takes to Become a Baldrige ExaminerAuthor: Josh Gray | Executive Team Leader, Amada Senior Care Oklahoma Expertise Rooted in Excellence The Baldrige Examiner role isn’t just a volunteer opportunity — it’s a transformational experience. Examiners are at the forefront of evaluating high-performing organizations and helping them grow stronger through structured feedback and insight.…
Strategic Planning: (Part 4)Author: Erin Cunningham, MBA | IT Continuous Improvement Engineer, Chickasaw NationMarch 14th, 2025Turning Your Plan Into Reality Through Execution and Follow-UpA solid strategic plan is more than just a roadmap for your organization—it’s a game plan for success. But here’s the catch: it’s only as good as its execution. This is where many…
Championship Leadership: The Playbook for Elevating PerformanceHeath Wright, CEO of Oklahoma Quality Foundation03/06/25The Right FocusGreat leadership isn’t about fancy strategies or complicated frameworks—it’s about mastering the fundamentals and executing them daily. Just like in sports, the best teams don’t win because of one incredible play; they win because they consistently practice the basics, refine their…
Strategic Planning (Part 3): Aligning the Whole Team Through KPIs and Cascading GoalsAuthor: Erin Cunningham, MBA | IT Continuous Improvement Engineer, Chickasaw Nation February 26th, 2025 What Are KPIs and Why Do They Matter? In our last post, we talked about the importance of leadership involvement in strategic planning. But how do you…
OKLAHOMA QUALITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2025 SUMMIT & AWARD WINNERS Kim Koch Thompson02/05/2025 Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell to Honor Outstanding Oklahoma Organizations at Annual EventOklahoma City, OK (February 4, 2025) — The Oklahoma Quality Foundation (OQF) invites organizations across the state to join its 2025 Oklahoma Quality Summit on February 19th at the Moore Norman Technology Center (South Penn…
Strategic Planning (Part 2): The Importance of Leadership InvolvementAuthor: Erin Cunningham, MBA | IT Continuous Improvement Engineer, Chickasaw NationJanuary 20th, 2025 The Key to Successful StrategyStrategic planning might sound like corporate jargon, but trust us—it’s the game plan for taking your organization from “meh” to “wow.” Last time, we discussed the three key elements for success:…
Unlock Your Leadership Potential with Proven Executive CoachingAuthor: Heath Wright, Executive Director, Oklahoma Quality Foundation December 26, 2024 Coaching That Delivers Results As the new year approaches, it’s time to ask yourself: What could I accomplish with the right guidance? Whether you’re leading a company, a team, or simply striving to improve, our…
Strategic Planning: The Game Plan to SuccessAuthor: Erin Cunningham, MBA | IT Continuous Improvement Engineer, Chickasaw Nation December 13, 2024 Strategic planning might sound like a corporate buzzword, but it’s actually the secret sauce to taking your organization from “just getting by” to “thriving.” Think of it like a roadmap to where you want to…
The Tipping Point Between Empowerment & ExcellenceAuthor: Heath Wright, Executive Director, Oklahoma Quality Foundation November 7, 2024 Empowering Through UnderstandingIn the nonprofit sector, organizations have a unique opportunity to empower staff and volunteers to make a meaningful impact while pursuing their professional development and passions. However, as any seasoned athlete or artist knows, true excellence requires more than drive; it demands balance, recognition of strengths, and careful management of…