N E W ! EFE Foundation and Assessor Online Trainings

Starting in April 2026, we will conduct the very first Excellence Framework Europe Foundation and Assessor Trainings in English and also in German. These trainings are conducted in cooperation with ESPRIX Excellence Suisse / EFE. The Excellence Framework Europe (EFE) was developed by the three organizations: ESPRIX Excellence Suisse, Initiative Ludwig Erhard Prize, Germany and the Austrian Foundation for Quality Management, Austria. These three organizations are from the three countries of Switzerland, Germany and Austria, which are known worldwide for excellent products and services.
Why a new Excellence Model at all? The new Excellence Framework Europe (EFE) has been developed to support organizations in Europe with the growing challenges. Excellent organizations strive for continuous improvement and want to hold their own in global competition. EFE helps to determine the maturity level of organizations and to recognize their strengths and development potential. EFE is based on European values and offers easy access to concepts of excellence.
The framework is flexible and can be adapted to the specific needs of each organization. It does not require a fixed management model, however, encourages the combination of the best methods and tools. Whether ISO 9001, ISO 9004, Lean Management or the St. Gallen Management Model (SGMM) – the goal is the continuous development of the organizations. The EFE is based on a consolidation matrix that integrates all relevant management approaches (including ISO 9001, ISO 9004, EFQM, CAF, UnternehmerEnergie, St. Gallen Management Model (SGMM), MBNQA, Economy for the Common Good, ESG, CSR, GRI and SDG).
The first users have already rated the EFE very positively. EFE is easy to use and can clearly show the maturity level of an organization. Due to the strong support for European values and the strong employee involvement during EFE Self-Assessments, the model will also have a very strong, positive influence on the development of a lived excellence culture. This distinguishes EFE significantly from other Excellence models, where the focus is on the submission of certificates or recognition stars.

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The EFQM L4E Training was very informative and helpful. It enriched my knowledge of how to drive improvements at the working place using the EFQM Excellence Model for Self-Assessment. The discussion around the EFQM Excellence Model and practical exercises were very beneficial.
Dr. Huda Abu Hamdeh, Dean, Ibra Nursing Institute – Ministry of Health, Ibra, OM
Thank you very much for the opportunity to sharpen my scoring skills in the Excellence Assessor Scoring Calibration Online Training, based on the EFQM Model 2020. I needed this training to get more confidence with the scoring process. This training was very beneficial and important for me. It is worthy to mention that your professional support and teaching skills did really help me to understand the scoring process.
Ms. Mona Ali, Manager, Doha, QA
The EFQM Training provides a holistic view of quality management as well as the building blocks of the EFQM Model, and will help you to establish the foundation to pursue excellence in your organization.
Dr. Ashraf Al Ghazzawi, Division Head, SAUDI ARAMCO, Dhahran, KSA