Applicants should use the following questions to structure their nomination.
1. How has continuous improvement capability been scaled across the organisation?
Describe how CI capability has been developed, expanded, or redesigned over time. This may include the evolution of teams, networks, roles, or operating models that enable improvement at scale.
2. How are roles, governance, and capability clearly defined and supported?
Explain how responsibilities, decision-making, and accountability for CI are structured. Include details of governance arrangements, role clarity, learning pathways, and how capability is built beyond specialist roles.
3. What evidence demonstrates impact delivered through scaled CI capability?
Provide examples of measurable outcomes achieved as a result of increased CI capability. This may include performance improvement, consistency of delivery, cultural change, or system-wide benefits.
4. How is CI capability embedded into everyday ways of working?
Describe how leaders, managers, and frontline teams are enabled to lead improvement. Explain how CI is integrated into strategic priorities, operational delivery, and routine management practices.
5. How is CI capability designed to be sustainable in the long term?
Demonstrate how capability is maintained and renewed over time. Include succession planning, knowledge transfer, communities of practice, and approaches that reduce reliance on individuals or central teams.