A Message and Announcement from the Caribbean Center for Organizational Excellence (CCOE) November 17–23, 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Week is a powerful annual reminder that innovation is not random; it is cultivated, and when a nation commits to cultivating the creativity, ambition, and resilience of its young people, it activates one of the strongest engines of economic and social transformation. As the world observes  Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 , the Caribbean Center for...

Excellence is not passive, and it does not emerge by chance; it requires a deliberate decision to elevate performance, strengthen systems, and improve how work gets done. The moment an organization commits to excellence, it shifts from being grounded by limitations to gaining the momentum needed for upward movement. Just as an aircraft requires preparation, power, and disciplined execution to take off from the runway, an organization needs clear standards, robust processes, capable...

EFFICIENCY speaks to process quality and the refinement of how work gets done. It focuses on minimizing waste, reducing errors, using fewer resources, and ensuring that systems operate smoothly and predictably. EFFECTIVENESS addresses strategic alignment and value creation. It ensures an organization’s activities, products, and services are focused on what truly delivers value to customers and advances organizational objectives. Efficiency without effectiveness leads to doing the wrong...