Aug 8, 2026 | Benchmarking, Latest News
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recently participated in the IBPC Best Practice Certification Programme, with 11 best practices achieving a 5-Star rating or higher and being recognised as international best practices.
The IBPC Best Practice Certification Programme uses the same 7-Star Rating System as the International Best Practice Competition, but operates in a more flexible and in-depth format. While the competition is held once a year, organisations can participate in the certification programme at a time that suits them, typically with around 10 best practices assessed per programme.
Aug 4, 2026 | Best practices, Latest News
Congratulations to His Excellency Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh, Director General of the Department of Finance, and to the six teams that successfully completed the IBPC Best Practice Certification Programme.
Apr 25, 2026 | Awards, Best practices, Latest News, Must Attend Events
While compiling the latest video montage for the International Best Practice Competition (IBPC), I had the privilege of revisiting many of the outstanding best practices shared at IBPC 2025. Bringing these presentation highlights together into one seamless showcase was a powerful reminder of the exceptional calibre of the organisations we have the opportunity to work with.
It is always inspiring to witness and celebrate the dedication of organisations and the pride of teams whose work delivers real benefits for their customers, communities, and citizens. Seeing such a diverse range of success stories presented across more than 20 IBPC webinars was a wonderful reminder that a commitment to excellence truly brings the world together.
Mar 18, 2026 | Best practices, Latest News, Must Attend Events
Every year, reviewers of the International Best Practice Competition read dozens of applications. Over time, a pattern becomes clear: the strongest submissions share several common characteristics that make them stand out almost immediately.
If you are preparing an application for the International Best Practice Competition, understanding these signals can help you present your work more clearly and effectively. Below are five characteristics that consistently appear in the strongest submissions.
Jan 7, 2026 | Best practices, Latest News, Must Attend Events
Applications for the 12th International Best Practice Competition (IBPC) open on 20 February 2026. This globally recognised platform invites organisations to showcase innovative strategies, benchmark against world-class standards, and receive detailed expert feedback. Discover how to structure a winning submission and achieve a 5-Star or higher certification by leveraging our expert insights and evaluation framework.
Dec 21, 2025 | Benchmarking, Best practices, Business Excellence, Latest News
Move beyond ad-hoc problem solving and discover the path to sustained performance. This article outlines the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research (COER) roadmap, detailing how to combine structured methodologies, independent validation, and shared learning to build a robust benchmarking capability. Learn how to design excellence as a living system, not just a destination.
Oct 28, 2025 | Benchmarking Workshops, Business Excellence, Latest News
The Centre for Organisational Excellence Research (COER), New Zealand, recently concluded an extraordinary visit to Colombo, Sri Lanka, marked by intensive training and strategic collaboration. Partnering with the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) and Sri Lanka’s National Productivity Secretariat (NPS), our team delivered a series of Technical Expert Service (TES) training sessions aimed at advancing business excellence across the nation.
Oct 24, 2025 | Best practices, Latest News
Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Municipality and Planning Department in Ajman, received the certificate for the 11th International Best Practices Competition (IBPC 2025).
The Department was recognised with seven stars for its innovative initiative, the Smart and Sustainable Waste Data Management Platform, which honours outstanding initiatives and innovations in management and development across various sectors.
Oct 23, 2025 | Business Excellence, Latest News
OrganizationalExcellenceSpecialists.ca announced the official release of the Top 25 Best Managed Colleges and Universities in the World (2025). The report identifies the leading colleges and universities across the globe that have achieved consistently high standards across multiple indicators, including student and faculty satisfaction, financial stability, teaching and research quality, and trust in outcomes.
Sep 30, 2025 | Best practices, Latest News
Brilliance has found its champions in New Zealand, with two organisations being honoured for their impactful practices. At the International Best Practice Competition (IBPC) Awards Announcement Ceremony on 10 September 2025, Westpac New Zealand Limited and FMG (Farmers Mutual Group) claimed the national title as joint winners of the New Zealand Best Practice Competition (NZBPC) 2025, earning the prestigious 5 Stars ★★★★★, recognised as an International Best Practice (Excellence). The NZBPC, aligned with the IBPC, serves as New Zealand’s bridge to the global stage, where local best practices are benchmarked against international standards of excellence.
Sep 16, 2025 | Benchmarking, Best practices, Latest News, Must Attend Events
On 10 September 2025, the spotlight shone brightly as the 11th International Best Practice Competition (IBPC) 2025 and its prestigious Innovation, Benchmarking, and ESG awards reached a spectacular finale, culminating with the award winners’ announcement ceremony.
This year’s competition brought together outstanding organisations and brilliant minds from across the world to celebrate and raise the bar for best practices. These achievements reflect the power of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement and impact in driving organisations forward.
Sep 2, 2025 | Benchmarking, Business Excellence, Latest News
The September 2025 edition of COER News (Centre for Organisational Excellence Research) is here, and it reflects the spirit of collaboration across borders. It’s packed with stories and events that will spark ideas, fuel ambition, and connect you to the global movement of excellence.
