{"id":2536,"date":"2025-03-30T19:54:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T17:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalbenchmarking.org\/?page_id=2536"},"modified":"2025-03-31T12:09:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T10:09:29","slug":"international-best-practice-competition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.globalbenchmarking.org\/index.php\/events\/international-best-practice-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"International Best Practice Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bestpracticecompetition.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestpracticecompetition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/logo1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"565\">The <strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"284\">International Best Practice Competition (IBPC)<\/strong> is a premier global event that celebrates, shares, and evaluates outstanding best practices from organizations worldwide. Now in its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalbenchmarking.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IBPC-2025-Applicant-Brochure-2nd-Call-for-Applications-Version-8-March-2025_compressed.pdf\"><strong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"434\">11th edition<\/strong><\/a>, IBPC 2025 offers a unique virtual platform to showcase innovation, drive improvement, and learn from the best across all sectors.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"570\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"593\">\ud83c\udf1f <strong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"591\">Purpose<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"870\">IBPC\u2019s primary goal is to promote <strong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"670\">organizational learning and excellence<\/strong> through the structured sharing of best practices. Each entry is assessed and rated by international experts, enabling participants to benchmark against global standards and receive valuable feedback.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"875\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"911\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"911\">Key Dates \u2013 IBPC 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1146\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"954\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"954\"><strong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"939\">Application Deadline:<\/strong> 7 April 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1032\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1032\"><strong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1009\">Semifinals (Best Practice Sharing Extravaganza):<\/strong> 2 June \u2013 8 July 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1102\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1102\"><strong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1084\">Finals (Best of the Best Awards Spectacular):<\/strong> 30\u201331 July 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1146\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1146\"><strong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1132\">Virtual Award Ceremony:<\/strong> 4 August 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1151\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1183\">\ud83e\udded <strong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1183\">Competition Format<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1446\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1238\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1238\"><strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1211\">Virtual Participation<\/strong> for global accessibility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1298\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1298\"><strong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1270\">15+ live webinar sessions<\/strong> showcasing best practices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1361\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1361\"><strong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1331\">Pre-recorded presentations<\/strong> with live Q&amp;A with the jury<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1446\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1446\"><strong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1379\">Open access<\/strong> to all webinars for registered participants to maximize learning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1451\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1487\">\ud83c\udf0d <strong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1485\">Who Can Participate?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1570\">Organizations from all sectors and countries are invited. Participants range from:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1707\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1614\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1614\">Public and private sector organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1645\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1645\">SMEs and large enterprises<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1680\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1680\">NGOs and academic institutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1707\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1707\">Government departments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1712\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1755\">\ud83c\udfc5 <strong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1753\">Award System \u2013 Star Ratings<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1809\">Best practices are rated on a <strong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1808\">1- to 7-Star scale<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"2025\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1849\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1849\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \u2013 World-Class Best Practice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1897\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1897\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \u2013 Outstanding International Practice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1942\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1942\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \u2013 Excellent International Practice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1973\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1973\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \u2013 Local Best Practice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2025\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2025\">(And continuing to \u2605 for entry-level initiatives)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2059\">Additional recognitions include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2230\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2113\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2113\"><strong data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2081\">Category Awards<\/strong> across 21 areas of excellence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2168\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2168\"><strong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2134\">Pioneer Prizes<\/strong> for multiple high-rated entries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2230\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2230\"><strong data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2194\">Top SME Recognition<\/strong> (organizations with \u2264 50 employees)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2235\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2259\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2259\">Why Enter?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2580\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2307\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2307\">Global recognition of your best practice(s)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2372\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2372\">Valuable feedback from an international panel of 65+ experts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2425\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2425\">Opportunities to benchmark, improve, and network<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2508\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2508\">Enhanced visibility on platforms like LinkedIn, BPIR.com, and COER newsletters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2580\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2580\">Complimentary access to BPIR.com (Best Practice Improvement Resource)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2585\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2618\">\ud83e\udde0 <strong data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2618\">Evaluation Criteria<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2673\">Practices are assessed across 21 dimensions including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2919\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2724\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2724\">Leadership, Innovation, Digital Transformation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2786\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2786\">Process Management, Social &amp; Environmental Responsibility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2919\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2919\">Performance Measurement, Customer Focus, Employee Development<br data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2853\" \/>(Full list available <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/bestpracticecompetition.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2918\">here<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2924\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2950\">\ud83d\udcec <strong data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2950\">How to Apply<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"3103\">There is <strong data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2972\">no limit<\/strong> to the number of entries per organization.<br data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3018\" \/>\ud83d\udd17 Apply now: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/bestpracticecompetition.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3103\">www.bestpracticecompetition.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3205\">\ud83d\udce7 For queries, contact Dr. Robin Mann (Chair, IBPC):<br data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3161\" \/>\ud83d\udce9 <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3184\">r.s.mann@coer.org.nz<\/a><br data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3187\" \/>\ud83d\udcde +64 21 142 6531<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Best Practice Competition (IBPC) is a premier global event that celebrates, shares, and evaluates outstanding best practices from organizations worldwide. Now in its 11th edition, IBPC 2025 offers a unique virtual platform to showcase innovation, drive improvement, and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":343,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2536","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"featured-blog-large":false,"featured-blog-medium":false,"featured":false,"featured-blog-medium-small":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"wpadm5850","author_link":"https:\/\/www.globalbenchmarking.org\/index.php\/author\/wpadm5850\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"The International Best Practice Competition (IBPC) is a premier global event that celebrates, shares, and evaluates outstanding best practices from organizations worldwide. 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