Strengths (Feedback Comments)

The term "strengths" refers to written assessment statements (comments) included in Baldrige assessment reports (e.g., individual-, consensus-, and site visit-level reports and Applicant Feedback reports) that describe the extent to which the applicant has met or exceeded the Criteria requirements.

Other types of comments:

• Opportunities for Improvement (OFIs) - describe [Criteria] requirements that are not addressed (i.e., gaps) or that could be more effectively addressed through process or illustrated through results.

See also: Comment Writing Guidelines

The term "strengths" appears in the Baldrige Criteria in the following locations: