Where does benchmarking fit in the EFQM Model?
The concept of benchmarking is embedded in the Concepts and Criteria of the EFQM Excellence Model but is most visible in the RADAR. It’s quite possible that if your organisation is going to do something completely new, benchmarking could be included in part of the planning and development of an approach you’re developing to support this activity. However, it’s generally more common that we’re trying to improve an existing approach. If we look at the RADAR attributes in more detail, it’s easier to see where benchmarking comes into play.
