Excellence with Integrity in Practice
We have been practicing our theory and testing our assessment and development tools and strategies for almost twenty years, working with dozens of organizations and hundreds of people.
Community of Practice
More than a decade ago the Excellence with Integrity Institute and The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University created a partnership to advance our respective visions and missions. Together, we pursue strategic opportunities in youth leadership, employment and STEM readiness, athletics, education, and organizational development in community and workplace environments.
The Institute’s main focus is on research and development of instructional resources, assessment solutions, and tools and strategies for organizational culture development. The Ray Center’s main focus is on coaching, training, and expanding our collaborative implementation projects across Iowa and the nation.
Our partnership with the Excellence with Integrity Institute has catapulted our work to new heights in the field of civility, character development and ethical leadership over the last decade. From early childhood to the corporate and community environment we work together with a consortium mindset to set shared goals and aligned strategies to transform lives and strengthen communities.
J. Scott Raecker
Executive Director, The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University
Through our partnership with the Excellence with Integrity Institute and The Ray Center at Drake University, we have built bench-strength within our management team to aid in our succession planning efforts. We have also re-enforced the principles of guest service with our front-line employees to ensure the continued success of our organization.
Making this investment in our employees has allowed us to reap immediate benefits through morale, retention and skill development, and will continue to have a positive impact on the future of our organization.
Michele Wilkie
Vice President of Human Resources, Prairie Meadows
The Human Capital Survey was conducted by the Greater Des Moines Partnership, The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University, and the Excellence with Integrity Institute. Greater Des Moines residents have again responded with high marks in critical areas that indicate we have vibrant communities and an engaged workforce.
J. Scott Raecker
Executive Director, The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University