EFQM Excellence Model
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
An organizational excellence framework developed by the European Foundation for Quality Management: three core questions (EFQM 2020 version): 1. Direction: Where is the organization going and why? 2. Execution: How does the organization achieve its goals? 3. Results: What has the organization actually achieved? Seven criteria: - Purpose, Vision, and Strategy - Organizational Culture and Leadership - Stakeholder Engagement - Creating Sustainable Value - Driving Performance and Transformation - Stakeholder Perception - Strategic and Operational Performance
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Systematic self-assessment, continuous excellence. The EFQM model provides a holistic framework.
Anchor fast decisions
An organizational excellence framework, the 2020 version uses the 'Direction-Execution-Results' three questions to lead the seven criteria. The mechanism is the RADAR logic (Results, Approach, Deploy, Assess, Refine) combined with systematic self-assessment, driving organizations to continuously pursue excellence rather than achieving a one-time standard.
MINIMUM ACTION
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