Saturday, November 21, 2009 
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Don Zillioux, Ph.D., is chairman and chief scientist of Strategic Development Worldwide LLC. As an expert in change management, he has consulted for more than 20 years with a variety of businesses, such as John-Player and Sons, Mexicana Airlines, Dominion Bank and others throughout North America and Europe. He has also worked with various Native American government and business organizations including the Seneca Tribe, the Washoe Tribe, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and the Indian Pueblos Federal Development Corp. He is the author of “Creating High-Output Organizations” and co-author of the new book, “The Art of the Turnaround.” Zilloux has also authored numerous professional papers and assessment instruments, most notably, the Management Position Analysis Test and the Sales Position Analysis Test.
Dana L. Gibson was appointed President of National University in July 2007. Previously, she was Vice President for Business and Finance at Southern Methodist University, and Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance at the University of Colorado at Denver. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Companies and organizations of all sizes are eligible to apply, including for-profits, notfor- profits, publics, and privates. Peak Performing Organizations will be evaluated in five areas (please see the attached application):
The fact that individuals can experience momentary periods of superior performance on demand suggests that each of us has the potential to perform beyond normal expectations. Commonly referred to as peak performance, this ability to function at a heightened level at will for extended periods of time has long fascinated sports psychologists, scientists and academicians.
A more recent application of this concept has been logically extended to entire organizations that are capable of achieving peak performance. These peak performing organizations have the ability to sustain long-term performance that maximizes the potential of the individuals in the company as well as the overall organization.
The characteristics of peak performing organizations are not currently captured by established recognition awards. While it is true that peak performing organizations are by definition grounded in ethics and integrity, to be a truly great place to work, sustained excellence involves having the ability to perform these functions at a superior level for extended periods of time.
Several models have been developed that explain the factors associated with peak performing organizations. Now, for the first time, these factors have been incorporated into the criteria for the National University Peak Performance Award.