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.
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.
Aug 26, 2025 | Best practices, Latest News, Must Attend Events
We are delighted to celebrate this year’s 7-Star Best Practices!
In addition, we are delighted to announce that all 24 finalists achieved at least 6-Star recognition, a remarkable achievement.
Jul 29, 2025 | Latest News, Must Attend Events
The role of quality in organizations is rapidly evolving, extending beyond traditional boundaries to intertwine with organizational culture, sustainability, and long-term strategy. To explore this critical shift, the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research (COER) and BPIR.com invite you to join a significant global study launched by the Portuguese Association for Quality (APQ).
This vital research, “A Holistic Perspective on Quality: Organisational Culture, Sustainability and the Future of Quality,” seeks to understand how organizations worldwide are integrating quality with sustainability, fostering a culture of excellence, and preparing for future challenges. Your insights are crucial to mapping current practices and emerging trends.
Mar 16, 2025 | Benchmarking, Latest News, Must Attend Events
Discover the secrets behind Japan’s global success on the Japan Study Mission! This immersive tour offers exclusive access to leading industries, expert insights, and cultural experiences that inspire innovation and growth. Perfect for professionals and entrepreneurs, this journey is your gateway to learning from one of the world’s most innovative nations.
Mar 13, 2025 | Benchmarking, Latest News, News, Must Attend Events
Struggling with your IBPC application? As a jury member, I’ve seen what makes submissions shine. This cheat sheet reveals the six key steps to craft an award-winning application, from clear definitions to proving impact with solid data. Boost your chances of achieving Five-Star recognition!
Mar 2, 2025 | Awards, Latest News, Must Attend Events
For five years, I’ve witnessed groundbreaking business practices at the IBPC. This rigorous competition, organized by COER, validates true innovation. It’s not just awards; it’s a platform for global recognition and improvement. Why compete? The IBPC offers expert feedback, benchmarking, and elevates your brand. Join us and showcase your excellence.
Feb 25, 2025 | Latest News, Must Attend Events, Quality Management
Share your research and network with experts at the 23rd QMOD-ICQSS Conference in Seoul. Submit your abstract by March 31st and contribute to the conversation on “Quality Management in the Age of AI.
Feb 19, 2025 | Business Excellence, Latest News, Must Attend Events
Dubai Quality Group celebrated excellence & innovation, honoring 131 winners at its prestigious awards ceremony. The event celebrated achievements in medical excellence, AI, innovation, and women’s empowerment, highlighting the diverse talent and groundbreaking work happening in the UAE and beyond. The ceremony also featured the signing of a significant MOU and recognized the contributions of the award judges and assessors.
Sep 21, 2024 | Awards, Benchmarking, Latest News, Must Attend Events
With immense pride and pleasure, the organisers of the 10th International Best Practice Competition (IBPC) 2024 would like to share the names of the award winners, honoring and recognising their outstanding achievements and remarkable accomplishments in their respective domains. The winners were announced at two virtual ceremonies that took place on 2 August 2024 and 14 August 2024, attended by industry leaders and other distinguished guests.
