What does snoring have to do with the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence?

The connection has to do with the popular graphic in the Baldrige Criteria (shown in figure 1) depicting steps toward mature processes. The first step is simply reacting to problems. Operations are characterized by activities rather than processes, and they are largely responsive to immediate needs or problems. Goals are poorly defined.

Snoring is caused when your breathing is partially obstructed during sleep. Swelled nasal tissue or excess throat tissue partially blocks your airway and causes vibration. If your airway is further blocked and narrowed, the airflow becomes more forceful, causing tissue vibration to increase and sending the airflow in all directions.

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