The BQF Approach to Best Practice Benchmarking
A unique opportunity to improve your business performance.
The BQF in partnership with Leeds University Business School, is running a Best Practice Benchmarking programme focused on the fundamental areas of modern business activity.
This is a rare opportunity for businesses to assess and raise their public profile and join the growing number of leading UK organisations. Benchmarking is recognised by successful
organisations as a practical and proven tool to accelerate improvement by learning from other outstanding organisations.
Methodology
Our benchmarking methodology is based on current Best Practice Benchmarking processes.
There are five stages:
Plan:
The study will commence with the plan phase. Participants are invited to the "kick-off" meeting to share aspirations and learn about the study.
Collect:
Questionaires to possible site visit organisations are sent. Site visits are organised and carried out.
Analyse:
Results of the site visits are considered and reports are written.
Adapt:
Conclusions from the study are shared. Identified Best Practice enablers are discussed and adapted to improve processes for participating organisations.
Review:
The final activity will be to conduct a post completion review. This provides valuable feedback from the participating organisations as well as reviewing the BQF/LUBS interface.
The Benefits
Organisations participating in the BQF Benchmarking Study have stated the following as the most important benefits:
- Proof Validation of Current Plans
- Access to Best Practice Organisations Benchmarking Experience
- Best Practice 'blueprint' Networking Opportunities
- New ideas and insights
Project time scales: Each project runs for a maximum of 9 months
Project Cost: BQF Members £7,000 Non-members £9,000
If you would like further information on any aspect of our
Best Practice Benchmarking Study please contact Richard Parker (Tel 0207 654 5011).
Possible Future Study
Corporate Social Responsibilty
Corprate Social Responsibilty is becoming an essential part of
many organisations business strategies. They recognise the considerable value in making a positive contribution to their communities and society while greatly enhancing stakeholder
perceptions, brand value and public profile. The study will address the key issues relating to CSR and analyse what leading organisations are doing to improve their performance in this area.
Key project focuses are likely to include:
- Environment - recognising that green business is good business
- Human rights - protecting and promoting human rights amongst staff and the communities within which they operate
- Community Involvement - creating sustainable partnerships with community and voluntary organisations in order to meet long term business needs and community objectives
- Marketplace - the value of cause related marketing as a key element of the marketing mix
To express your interest please contact Richard Parker (Tel 0207 654 5011).
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