This is Ever-So-Lean Extra, where we serve up an extra dose of excellence!

In Season 1, we're immersing ourselves in the prestigious UK Excellence Awards, an event that epitomises innovation, quality and sheer excellence on a national scale. Imagine a platform where industry leaders, influencers, and visionaries converge to celebrate the pinnacle of achievement in business.

We're rolling up our sleeves and diving headfirst into each award category. From the judges who meticulously study every submission to the sponsors who lend their support, from the finalists who embody excellence to the winners who stand triumphant—we'll hear from them all!

The UK Excellence Awards celebrate organisations achieving significant operational transformations, benefiting customers and employees alike. Entries, ranging from cultural shifts to process improvements, compete for the prestigious Transformation Excellence Award. In this episode, we hear from 2023 laureates Jade Wilcox of Wilcox Limousines (winners) and Laura McLaren of Tesco (finalists), both sharing their transformation journeys. Additionally, we discuss the symbiotic relationship between the award and Strathclyde Business School, with Katie Ballantyne providing insights as both a school representative and a judge in this category.

To learn more about the UK Excellence Awards and the benefits of being a BQF member, visit www.bqf.org.uk. And don't forget to tune in to more episodes of the Ever-So-Lean Podcast, available on all major platforms or at www.eversolean.com.