Research Brief
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Presenter
Scott Baxt
Description
Nominations are currently open for the 2020 Best Practice Awards, a prestigious distinction awarded to CEOs, HR practitioners, and thought leaders for the past 15 years. In this 30-minute live session, join BPI COO Scott Baxt as he helps guide you through the 2020 Best Practice Award process, answers your questions about how to start a nomination, and highlights past winners. In 2020 more than ever, excellence should be celebrated, and we are excited to honor those who have shown resilience, innovation, and agility during a very challenging year. Winners will join the likes of past winners including former Girl Scouts of America CEO & Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Frances Hesselbein, Dow Chemical Company CEO Andrew Liveris, former Genentech CEO, and current Apple Chairman Arthur Levinson, Xerox CEO Anne Mulcahy, FedEx CEO Fred Smith, and others. Award categories include: CEO Award – For CEO leaders that have been committed to developing top talent and have a track record of success connecting business strategy to talent management. Practitioner Award – for director or executive level leaders that have successfully implement a program that includes a clear process beginning with a business need, engagement of users, and evidence of its success. Company Founders Award – for entrepreneurs that have demonstrated success in the development of a product that contributes and serves its customers with great care and innovation Thought Leaders Award – For leaders that have built a substantial pool of followers around published articles or works in the field. For more information about BPI Awards click here - https://www.bestpracticeinstitute.org/best-practice-awards. For the Zoom info, please email scottbaxt@bestpracticeinstitute.org. (THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND THIS SESSION)
Key Takeaways
- 1.The Best Practice Awards are a prestigious distinction for leaders who have shown resilience, innovation, and agility.
- 2.This 30-minute webinar explains the nomination process for the 2020 awards.
- 3.Award categories include CEO, Practitioner, Company Founder, and Thought Leader.
- 4.Past awardees include leaders from Girl Scouts of America, Dow Chemical, Apple, Xerox, and FedEx.
- 5.The awards honor excellence in connecting business strategy to talent management and developing top talent.
- 6.This session provides guidance on how to start a nomination for this prestigious distinction awarded for the past 15 years.
Your Guide to the Best Practice Awards
For 15 years, the Best Practice Institute has awarded the Best Practice Awards, a prestigious distinction recognizing outstanding CEOs, HR practitioners, and thought leaders. In a year marked by unique challenges, we are especially proud to celebrate leaders who have demonstrated exceptional resilience, innovation, and agility.
This session serves as a comprehensive guide to the nomination process, helping you prepare a compelling application for consideration.
Webinar Overview: How to Nominate
In this focused 30-minute live session, BPI COO Scott Baxt will provide a step-by-step walkthrough of the 2020 Best Practice Award process. Participants will gain clarity on how to begin a nomination and have their questions answered directly.
What to Expect
- A detailed look at the award nomination and selection process.
- Insights into what makes a nomination stand out.
- Highlights of past winners and their achievements.
2020 Award Categories
Nominations are accepted across several categories, each designed to recognize a specific facet of leadership and innovation:
- CEO Award: For CEOs who have demonstrated a strong commitment to developing top talent and successfully linked business strategy with talent management.
- Practitioner Award: For director or executive-level leaders who have implemented a successful program that addresses a key business need, engages users, and shows clear evidence of success.
- Company Founders Award: For entrepreneurs who have developed a product that serves its customers with exceptional care and innovation.
- Thought Leaders Award: For leaders who have cultivated a substantial following through published works in their field.
A Legacy of Excellence: Past Winners
Winners of a Best Practice Award join an esteemed group of global leaders. Past recipients include:
- Frances Hesselbein: Former Girl Scouts of America CEO & Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
- Andrew Liveris: CEO of Dow Chemical Company
- Arthur Levinson: Former Genentech CEO and current Chairman of Apple
- Anne Mulcahy: CEO of Xerox
- Fred Smith: CEO of FedEx
This session outlines the key characteristics and groundbreaking approaches that distinguished organizations recognized with the Best Practice Awards in 2020. It delves into the criteria for identifying and celebrating exemplary practices in leadership, talent management, and overall organizational effectiveness, providing timeless insights for continuous improvement.
What you'll learn
- The specific evaluation criteria used for the 2020 Best Practice Awards.
- Common themes and innovative strategies employed by award recipients.
- How BPI identifies and validates best practices within organizations.
- Key elements organizations should focus on to achieve high-impact results.
- Insights from Scott Baxt on the qualities that set leading organizations apart.
Who this webinar is for
- HR leaders and professionals seeking to benchmark their organizational practices.
- Organizational development specialists looking for proven methodologies.
- Executives and managers interested in fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
- Anyone aspiring to lead their organization towards recognized best practices.
- Teams interested in understanding what makes an organization award-worthy.
Why it matters now
Identifying and implementing best practices remains crucial for organizational resilience and growth, especially in evolving business landscapes. Understanding what constituted excellence in a given year provides valuable historical context and enduring principles for navigating current and future challenges. Organizations that continuously adapt and innovate using proven methods gain a competitive edge and attract top talent.
How leaders can apply this
Leaders can use the insights from the 2020 Best Practice Awards to critically evaluate their own organizational strategies and initiatives. This involves assessing current practices against recognized benchmarks, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing data-driven approaches. Focus on fostering a culture of continuous learning, strategic talent development, and impactful leadership to drive sustained organizational success and distinction. Reviewing past award criteria can help inform future strategic planning for excellence.
About this session
Key takeaways
Watching this webinar gives you grounded, practical perspective on workplace culture. Expect ideas you can use in leadership conversations, not abstract theory, drawn from Scott Baxt's direct experience.
Who this is for
CHROs, HR business partners, talent leaders, executive coaches, organizational development practitioners, and senior leaders who are responsible for workplace culture inside their organization.
Why it matters now
Workforce expectations, hybrid work patterns, and AI-driven change keep raising the bar on culture and leadership. Sessions like this help leaders make smarter, more evidence-informed decisions about workplace culture.
How to apply it
Use the ideas here to challenge a current assumption on your team, design a single concrete experiment in the next 30 days, and bring one finding back to your leadership group for discussion.