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Mitchell International Inc. is an established market leader in its industry, an award-winning company that has been improving business practices for companies in the insurance, collision repair, medical claims and auto glass replacement industries since 1946.
Since then, Mitchell has worked to become the premier provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions that enhance productivity and profitability and increase customer satisfaction for its clients. In the past five years it has experienced dramatic growth, growing from 700 to more than 1,000 employees while its revenue base has nearly doubled.
With powerful, integrated claims and business performance solutions, and a solid core of information products, Mitchell is the choice of companies that strive for accelerated performance.
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.