Performance Excellence Network

The Performance Excellence Network (PEN) is a nonprofit that advances improvement and performance excellence. #Baldrige

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Announcing Nancy Lyons as closing keynote at #igniteEX2026 and her talk “The BRAVE Advantage: Where Strategy Meets Culture and Behavior Builds Momentum”

EXcellence Reimagined: Bold Moves for a Better Tomorrow

May 7-8, Mpls
https://t.co/411jJvsOsd

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The Minnesota (and Dakotas) Goodbye, Part 2: Reflections on the Past; Visions of the Future
https://t.co/67nvUYtkyx

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Announcing 3 Baldrige keynotes at #igniteEX2026:

• City of Henderson NV
• Mid-America Transplant
• Nor-Lea Hospital District

EXplore best practices of high performing organizations — true world class organizations!

May 7-8, Minneapolis & On Demand
https://t.co/fWE5i9Cwds

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Hosting a leadership forum in Duluth, sharing ideas, insights, best practices that improve leadership, team & organizational performance.

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Hosting Lean 101 for the Public Sector: Practical Skills for Real Change in Public Service

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The Minnesota (and Dakotas) Goodbye, Part 1: The History of PEN
https://t.co/5uHYAtCrPi

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Amy Kay Czechowicz Elected PEN President & CEO

New Leader to Bring New Perspective as PEN Approaches 40th Anniversary

@AmyKCzechowicz starts March 1 & succeeds @LassiterBrian who served as PEN’s CEO for nearly 25 years & who will remain through April.
https://t.co/I5cTLbluy1

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Announcing breakout topics & speakers for #igniteEX2026 including:

• Innovation & Problem Solving
• AI
• Reducing Stress
• Building Culture
• Developing Leaders
• Leading Change
• Strategic Thinking
• Accountability
• many more!

May 7-8, Mpls
https://t.co/411jJvtmhL

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Announcing 3 pre-conference workshops for #igniteEX2026:

• The Change Lab: 5 Proven Practices with No Fluff

• Creating Aligned, Memorable Customer Experiences

• When Excellence Isn't Enough: Strengthening Organizational Thinking

May 7, Mpls
https://t.co/411jJvsOsd

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The New Science of Momentum: How the Best Coaches & Leaders Build a Fire from a Single Spark
https://t.co/eWNw7B64sE

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Dear Santa: Please Bring Us All a Better Tomorrow
https://t.co/GzsuHDiSFw

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Listening to @TerryWuPhD & Dr. David Pierce on “Managing Stress, Conquering Burnout, Igniting Leadership” — terrific insights during the holidays, navigating year-end stressors & in today’s general stressful environment.

To watch the playback on-demand:
https://t.co/FOYXqof7KA

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Announcing Steve Fredlund as opening keynote at #igniteEX2026 and his talk “The Courage Advantage™: Unlocking Leadership Potential in Times of Change”

EXcellence Reimagined: Bold Moves for a Better Tomorrow

May 7-8, Mpls
https://t.co/411jJvsOsd

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
PEN President & CEO

Founded in 1987, @PENsites serves all sizes & types of organizations in the Upper Midwest, helping them improve outcomes. Serving over 150 members, PEN is seeking its next leader.

More info:
https://t.co/MYDCu9La3T

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Polarity Thinking: Finding the Balance in Everything
https://t.co/4FtPv1UWQb

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Hosting The LEGO Game Yellow Belt Lean workshop — improving productivity & eliminating waste has never been so fun!

[Performance Excellence Network @PENsites]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
PEN President & CEO

Founded in 1987, @PENsites serves all sizes & types of organizations in the Upper Midwest, helping them improve outcomes. Serving over 150 members, PEN is seeking its next leader.

More info:
https://t.co/MYDCu9La3T

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Saying Goodbye: The Importance of Succession Planning
https://t.co/BuLZ2lhKLZ

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Save the Date & register by Nov 30 for the “Earliest Bird” discount!

igniteEX 2026 — EXcellence Reimagined: Bold Moves for a Better Tomorrow

The region’s largest, most powerful conference focused on organizational improvement & excellence!

May 7-8, Mpls
https://t.co/fWE5i9D430

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Hosting Manager’s Skills Workshop, helping 50+ leaders improve their own effectiveness.