THE DEMING CUP FOR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE 2015

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1 THE DEMING CUP FOR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE 2015 Nomination Form Awarded annually, the Deming Cup for Operational Excellence recognizes world leaders and practitioners who have made outstanding contributions in the area of operational excellence and who have fostered the culture of continuous improvement in an organization. Award Criteria and Eligibility Requirements: A global leader who has applied and demonstrated the Deming principles 1 An organization that exhibits multidimensional excellence (e.g. excellence in safety, environmental responsibility and a view towards inclusion) An organization known for continuous improvement An organization that has increased in shareholder value over a sustained period of time due to organic growth An organization where operational excellence has made a decisive impact on the competitive position of the firm Evidence of a culture in which all stakeholders in the organization are treated with dignity and respect A leader who requires data-driven analysis and has clear commitment to impactful training and skill development Nominations can be made through self or third-party recommendations. The nominee must demonstrate his/her contribution in the achievements of operational excellence through specific and measurable outcomes. Individuals can receive the award only once during their lifetime. Please submit the completed form and supporting documentation to deming@columbia.edu. Nominations Deadline: June 1, Winner(s) Announcement: August 1, Deming Cup Award Ceremony: October 27, See EXHIBIT 1 for a brief outline of The Deming Principles.

2 Nomination Form I. CONTACT INFORMATION NOMINEE Last Name Position Business Phone First Name Organization Address NOMINATOR Last Name Position Business Phone First Name Organization Address II. QUESTIONS 1. Please attach a recent bio of the nominee describing her/his educational background and professional career. 2. Deming philosophy: Provide evidence that the nominee has fostered the culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within an organization (500 words). Page 1

3 3. Describe major professional accomplishments during nominee s career for each of the following categories as applicable. Please note that all descriptions have a 500 word limit. LEADERSHIP: Explain how the candidate has been a motivating force and a good leader PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT: Show that the nominee has a clear commitment to impactful training and skill development. ORGANIC GROWTH: Describe how the nominee helped the organization to increase in shareholder value over a sustained period of time due to organic growth. Please include annual revenues, market capitalization and number of employees during his/her tenure. Page 2

4 QUALITY PERFORMANCE: Describe what the nominee did to improve quality and describe the results achieved. Please provide quantitative measures/metrics where possible. PROFITABILITY: Explain how the accomplishments of the nominee affected the organization s profitability. Please provide annual EBITDA during his/her tenure. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Describe how he/she instituted social responsibility activities. Page 3

5 INNOVATION: Show that the nominee has developed unique and innovative approaches. 4. Please detail the honors and recognitions received by the nominee. III. REFERENCES Include names of others who have direct knowledge of the nominee and his/her work. Full Name Title Company Business Phone Address Page 4

6 EXHIBIT 1 DEMING PRINCIPLES Create constancy of purpose for improvement of product and service. Adopt the new philosophy. Cease dependence on mass inspection. End the practice of awarding business on price tag alone. Constantly and forever improve the system of production and service. Institute modern methods of training on the job. Institute modern methods of supervision. Drive out fear. Break down barriers between staff areas. Eliminate numerical goals for the work force. Eliminate work standards and numerical quotas. Remove barriers that hinder the hourly worker. Institute a vigorous program of education and training. Create a situation in top management that will push every day on the above points. deming@columbia.edu Page 5