Benchmarking Informational Resources

 

Benchmarking Links and Resources

 

>Applying Benchmarking to Higher Education: Part I. Definitions,Applying Benchmarking to Higher Education: Part II. Steps in the Process, and Applying Benchmarking to Higher Education: Part III. Common Mistakes
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http://www.benchmarkingreports.com/?source=goto
Best Practices, LLC Benchmarking Reports

http://www.bettermanagement.com/
has a library with 151 articles on Benchmarking at this time.


http://www.apqc.org/portal/apqc/site?path=root
American Productivity & Quality Center has articles on Benchmarking.

This is a series of articles from The Innovation Network (a partnership providing general management consulting to colleges and universities) on the definitions of benchmarking (what it is and is not); why benchmark; benchmarking process, step-by-step; and some of the reasons why it has failed in higher education.

Benchmarking Code of Conduct Was the energy department code of conduct.

This is a Benchmarking Code of Conduct developed by The International Benchmarking Clearinghouse. It includes the principles of: legality, exchange, confidentiality, use, contact, preparation, completion, and understanding and action.

Benchmarking Legal and Ethical Guidelines

This is the Strategic Planning Institute's guidelines on benchmarking personal interaction and the issue of sharing and transferring information and the ethical and legal considerations.

Maximizing the Power of Teams for Benchmarking

This is an informative article on teams in benchmarking by Anne Evans, Managing Director, Benchmarking Link-Up Australia. It includes a discussion on the benefits of teams, kinds of teams, how to select teams, the skills needed by teams, and references.

Measuring Up: A Primer for Benchmarking in the Australian Public Service search the site and benchmarking comes up

This is a discussion paper of the Performance Improvement Group within the Commonwealth Department of Finance. It includes benchmarking key concepts, factors of successful benchmarking, and future issues.

On-Line Resources

The Benchmarking Exchange has developed a listing of on-line resources that are linked.

Quality Services Guide VIII - Benchmarking and Best Practices has links through a search.

This is a guide on benchmarking from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. It includes the definition of benchmarking, framework, and tools.

Special Focus Area: Benchmarking

This is a very informative discussion on benchmarking, by James Cavanagh. It includes: what is benchmarking, reasons for benchmarking, types of benchmarking, the process and management issues of benchmarking.

 

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